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    Police log: Student reports off-campus assault, case referred to APD for prosecution

    5/5/2026 0840 hrs. Theft, Smith Adams Hall Lot A student reported their scooter was stolen from the bike racks at Smith Adams Hall. The investigation is ongoing, and there is video of the incident, but the suspect has not been identified.  5/5/2026 0820 hrs. Suspicious Vehicle, Adjunct Area ACUPD responded to reports of a suspicious […]

    Police log: Student reports laundry theft in Dillard

    4/24/2026 1500 hrs. Burglary of Motor Vehicle, Edwards Hall Lot An unknown suspect took property from an unlocked vehicle parked in Edwards Hall Lot. A report for BMV was taken.  4/22/2026 1500 hrs.  Theft, Dillard Hall A student reported someone stealing their laundry from the laundry room in Dillard Hall. The person was contacted and […]

    Police log: Grounds employee damages car while weed-eating

    4/16/2026 1145 hrs. Accident, Smith Adams Hall Lot A student backed into another student’s vehicle in the Smith Adams Parking Lot. ACUPD responded and took a private party accident report.  4/16/2026 0915 hrs.  Fraud, ACU Main Campus A suspect passed a fraudulent check with an ACU account number to another individual. The investigation for fraud […]

    Police log: Suspects issued citations for bike theft

    4/14/2026 1450 hrs. Theft, Smith Adams Hall ACUPD responded to reports of 2 suspects stealing bicycles from Smith Adams Hall. The suspects were located a short time later in possession of the stolen bicycles. The bicycles were recovered and the suspects issued citations for theft and were trespassed from ACU properties. 4/13/2026 1130 hrs.  Hit […]

    Police log: ACUPD responds to traffic accident involving golf cart, SUV

    4/6/2026 2230 hrs. Medical, Smith Adams Hall ACUPD responded to a medical call along with AFD and EMS. The subject was transported to the hospital.   4/6/2026 1630 hrs.  Traffic Accident, Campus Court ACUPD responded to a traffic accident involving a golf cart and SUV at the intersection of Campus Court and EN 18th ST. […]

Police Log: Alcoholic beverages confiscated in Dillard Hall

September 26, 2024 by Ashley Henderson

9/24/2024 1415 hrs. Alcohol Incident, Dillard Hall ACUPD provided standby while ACU staff conducted an administrative search of a room in Dillard Hall. Alcoholic beverages were discovered and confiscated by ACUPD for disposal. No citations were issued but a referral to the Dean of Students was made for the alcohol violation.    9/22/2024 ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Armed person seen on Lunsford Trail

September 19, 2024 by Ashley Henderson

9/16/2024 1220 hrs. Suspicious Person Lunsford Trail ACUPD received a report of an armed person walking on the Lunsford Trail. The subject was contacted, advised of the law for carrying a firearm and then issued a criminal trespass warning to not return to the ACU campus. Abilene Police was also notified of this incident.   9/13/2024 1130 ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Student suffers flag football injury

September 12, 2024 by Ashley Henderson

9/11/2024 0150 hrs. Injury Intramural Fields ACUPD investigated a report of an injury during a flag football game in which an ACU student broke his wrist. Video of the incident was reviewed and a report was made.  9/09/2024 1330 hrs. Medical Emergency Boone Theatre  ACUPD responded to a medical emergency in which an ACU student ... [Read More…]

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Police log Aug. 28 – Sep 5.

September 12, 2023 by Jaylynn Ward

Weekly Highlight Report for Aug 29- Sep 5 08/28/2023 12:12 p.m. Fire Alarm Bullock Hall ACU PD responded to a fire alarm inside Bullock Hall. Upon investigation it was found that a student burned toast in their dorm room. No damage occurred. 08/31/2023 6:34 p.m. Assist Twisted Root Burgers ACU PD assisted APD with a report of an ... [Read More…]

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Police log March 28 – April 4

April 5, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for March 28th – April 4th, 2023   03/29/2023 2:40 p.m   Disturbance EN 16th and Campus Ct ACU PD was contacted regarding a male jumping into traffic and yelling at passing motorist. Officers responded and determined the subject was having a mental health crisis. The ... [Read More…]

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Police log March 21 – March 28

March 29, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for March 21 – March 27, 2023  03/21/2023 4:00 p.m.  Harassment Bible Building ACU PD was contacted regarding a harassment and violation of a no contact order between 2 ACU students. Upon investigation the suspect was not aware of the no contact order, ACU PD advised ... [Read More…]

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Police log March 14 – March 21

March 29, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for March 14 – March 21, 2023 03/14/2023 1:00 p.m.   Sex Offense Off Campus ACU PD was contacted regarding an incident that occurred off campus. The investigation revealed there was no offense at this time.    03/15/2023 12:56 p.m.  Alarm Bullock Hall ACU ... [Read More…]

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Police log March 7 – March 14

March 15, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for March 7 – March 14, 2023 03/07/2023 11:40 p.m.  Welfare Check Nelson Hall ACU PD was contacted to conduct a welfare check on student by their parents, the student was contacted and advised to speak with their parents.    03/08/2023 12:00 a.m.  Alarm ... [Read More…]

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Police Log Feb. 28 – March 7

March 9, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for Feb. 28 – March 7, 2023   02/28/2023 1:30 p.m. Burglary Wildcat Stadium ACUPD was notified of a burglary on the 5th floor of Wildcat stadium. Review of the CCTV footage showed 2 suspects enter the facility and remove property.   03/01/2023 3:33 ... [Read More…]

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Police log Feb. 21 – 27

March 2, 2023 by Sydney Varner

ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Weekly Highlight Report for Feb. 21 – Feb. 27, 2023 02/21/2023 1:00 p.m. Burglary of a Motor Vehicle Nelson Hall Lot A student reported an unknown suspect entered their unlocked vehicle and took property without their permission. 02/24/2023 12:32 p.m. Theft ACU Facilities A former ACU ... [Read More…]

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