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Police Log: Person injured after falling on the Lunsford Trail

February 6, 2026 by Ashley Henderson

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

  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

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

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

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

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

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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Police log: Marijuana found in UP apartment

October 31, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

10/27/2025 15000 hrs.  Theft, Smith Adams Lot A student reported that his bike was stolen from the bike rack at the Smith Adams bike racks. Surveillance video was reviewed, and a suspect was observed taking the bike. The investigation is ongoing to identify the suspect.  10/22/2025 1500 hrs. Possession of Marijuana, UP Apartments ACUPD ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Suspects allegedly steal two unlocked vehicles from dorm halls

October 22, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

10/16/2025 1230 hrs. Missing Item, Edwards Hall A student reported that his scooter was stolen from the Edwards Hall bike rack. Video was reviewed and another student was seen taking the scooter. The student was contacted and returned the scooter; he mistakenly took the wrong scooter. No charges filed.  10/17/2025 0030 hrs.  Unauthorized ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Alcohol found in Smith Adams dorm room

October 17, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

10/11/2025 2230 hrs. Alcohol Incident, Smith Adams Hall ACUPD responded to report of alcohol in a dorm room. Residence Life was on scene and found alcohol in a dorm room. The students who reside in the room were referred to the Dean of Students for the conduct violations. No citations issued.  10/8/2025 1800 hrs.  Reckless Damage, Nelson ... [Read More…]

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