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Police log: Alcohol seized in Dillard, students referred to Dean

February 26, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

2/22/2026 1730 hrs. Alcohol Incident, Dillard Hall   ACUPD responded to reports of an alcohol violation in Dillard Hall. Several students were found to be under the influence of alcohol. The alcohol was seized, and the students were referred to the Dean of Students for the alcohol violations.   2/22/2026 2100 hrs.  Criminal Trespass Warning, ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Person issued criminal trespass for Allen Ridge area

February 20, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

2/16/2026 2100 hrs.  Harassment, University Park Aparments An ACU student reported harassment from another student, a report was taken, and warnings were issued.  2/11/2026 0830 hrs. Criminal Trespass Warning, Allen Ridge   ACUPD responded to a disruptive person in the businesses at Allen Ridge. The person was issued a criminal trespass ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: ACUPD investigates students who allegedly stole from vending machine

February 12, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

2/7/2026 2100 hrs. Fire, 2100 Campus Court ACUPD responded to reports of a fire in the 2100 block of Campus Court. An unattended grill was located with large flames coming from it. The fire was extinguished and the property owner contacted.  2/4/2026 2100 hrs.  Burglary of Coin-Operated Machine, Edwards Hall ACUPD officers found a ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Person injured after falling on the Lunsford Trail

February 6, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

2/3/2026 2100 hrs. Private Property Collision, Wessel Hall Lot ACUPD took a report of an accident that occurred in the Wessel Hall lot involving 2 ACU students. No injuries were reported.  2/1/2026 1930 hrs.  Medical, Lunsford Trail ACUPD responded to a person who fell while walking on the trail. The injured person was checked out by EMS ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Student rescued after being trapped in Dillard elevator

January 22, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

  1/18/2026 1500 hrs. Theft, UP Parking Lot A student reported a scooter stolen from the parking lot at University Park Apartments. The investigation is ongoing.  1/15/2026 1345 hrs.  Elevator Rescue, Dillard Hall ACUPD responded and assisted a student who was trapped on the elevator in Dillard Hall. The elevator was placed out of order ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Student allegedly strikes another student’s parked vehicle

January 15, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

1/12/2026 1000 hrs. Information Report, ACU Main Campus ACU PD took a report of a suspicious person requesting ACU memorabilia. No crime occurred and the case was closed.  1/12/2026 1300 hrs.  Private Property Collision, Wessel Hall Lot An ACU Student struck another ACU Student’s parked vehicle in the Wessel Hall Lot. A private property ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: ACUPD receives reports of harassment in two separate incidents

December 4, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

12/01/2025 0930 hrs. Theft, Don Morris Center An ACU Student reported their bicycle stolen from the Don Morris Center. A report for theft was taken but it was later discovered her bike was just misplaced and not stolen.  11/30/2025 2330 hrs. Harassment, Nelson Hall An ACU Student reported receiving harassing messages via social media from ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Student’s scooter allegedly stolen during Chapel

November 21, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

11/17/2025 0850 hrs. Theft, Moody An ACU Student reported his scooter was stolen from Moody while he was in Chapel. The scooter was later recovered, and the investigation is ongoing.  11/12/2025 1206 hrs.  Medical Call, Dillard Hall An ACU Student called for a medical issue, they were transported to the hospital for evaluation. ACU PD and ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Student transported to hospital while under influence of alcohol, marijuana

November 13, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

11/09/2025 0130 hrs. Alcohol Incident, Smith Adams Hall ACUPD responded to Smith Adams for reports of a student under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. The student was transported to the hospital for treatment and a referral to the Dean of Students was made for the conduct violation.  11/07/2025 0845 hrs.  Suspicious Person, University ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Juvenile allegedly steals speaker from Bean display table

November 6, 2025 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

11/03/2025 0800 hrs. Theft, ACU Campus ACUPD was contacted about several ACU-owned computers being sold locally. Upon investigation, it was found that the computers were stolen. The investigation is ongoing. 10/30/2025 1500 hrs.  Theft, The Bean A juvenile was observed stealing a speaker from the Bean’s display table. The speaker was ... [Read More…]

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Several ACU students were removed from the seating behind the Utah Valley bench late in the fourth quarter while arguing with UVU fans. After a conversation with ACUPD and other staff members, they were relocated to the stands near the UVU bench on the south baseline.

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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