Police Beat Summary

Thursday, Sept. 7 12:05 a.m. A caller from the mall area reported a suspicious individual in the mall catching a bug and putting it in the bushes. 7:23 p.m. A caller from Chestnut Street reported a male subject pacing the crosswalk in front of the Curris Center. The subject was going east on Chestnut Street. 10:57 p.m. The residence director of Franklin College requested Racer Patrol to check on a subject with a duffel bag. Subject appeared normal upon officer arrival. 10:59 p.m. In the 14th Street lot, Murray State police arrested Derek J. Belcher of Almo, Ky., for possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and the possession of drug paraphernalia.

Friday, Sept. 8 2:54 a.m. A caller from Hester College reported subjects removing a chair from Elizabeth College and taking the chair to Hester College. The chair was returned to Elizabeth College. 1:48 p.m. A Murray State parking tag was reported stolen from a vehicle at the Racer Arena. An officer took a report for theft by unlawful taking under $300. 6:14 p.m. A caller from Richmond College reported a hole in the ceiling was exposed and pipes were leaking. Central Plant was informed. 7:36 p.m. A caller from White College reported that an individual plugged in a hair dryer and sparks flew out which left burns the wall. Central Plant, Murray fire department, and the fire marshal were notified.

Saturday, Sept. 9 12:01 a.m. A caller from the mall area reported a vehicle driving through the mall. An officer stopped the vehicle at 14th and Hughes streets. The driver received a verbal warning for driving through the mall area with too many passengers in the car. 2:31 a.m. An officer from West Farm requested a vehicle to be logged, and reported there were wild horses loose. The West Farm staff was advised. 3:48 p.m. A caller from Springer College reported a motor vehicle accident without any serious injuries. 4:21 p.m. A caller from Nashville, Tenn., reported damage to a Murray State vehicle. The motor pool supervisor was notified.

Sunday, Sept. 10 12:11 p.m. A caller from Roy Stewart Stadium reported eggs had been thrown at a car. The same car had been egged the night before with no damage. 3:46 p.m. An officer from Roy Stewart Stadium reported the rear passenger side window of a vehicle in the parking lot had been broken. The owner was contacted, a report was taken and Central Plant advised clean-up. 6:08 p.m. A caller from the Five Points lot reported a vehicle driving recklessly on campus. The driver was stopped at the Five Points lot and given a verbal warning for reckless driving. 7:52 p.m. A caller from Carman Pavilion reported being locked out while walking dogs and requested an officer to unlock the door so the subject could put the dogs back inside. An officer unlocked the door.

Monday, Sept. 11 8:36 a.m. A caller from the Industry & Technology building called for parking enforcement on a vehicle displaying a parking decal that was reported stolen. The decal was recovered by Murray State police. 1:14 p.m. A caller from Public Safety reported the theft of a Murray State parking decal. The report was taken for the theft by unlawful taking under $300. 4:45 p.m. A caller from Murray State's campus reported a business passing out fliers. The business was advised that they could not pass out fliers on campus. 9:09p.m. The residence director from Regents College reported a leak in the ceiling of a room. Central Plant was advised. 10:16 p.m. The residence director from Hester College reported eggs on the door knobs in the elevator lobby and in the stairwell of the second floor. Central Plant was advised.

Tuesday, Sept. 12 12:12 p.m. A student from the Applied Science building reported locking keys in a vehicle. The student went to class and called again when he returned to the vehicle. 9:54 p.m. A caller from Springer College reported a group of people northwest of campus making noise and sliding in water puddles. The subjects were gone on officer arrival. 10:29 p.m. The residence director of Richmond College reported water leaking from the ceiling of two rooms. Central Plant was advised.

Wednesday, Sept. 13 1:51 a.m. A caller from Elizabeth College reported subjects were blocking a parking spot and not allowing the driver to park. The subjects were advised to leave the area. 3:01 p.m. A parking monitor from the 14th Street lot found a lost or stolen decal in a vehicle. A report was taken for receiving stolen property under $300. The officer took a report. 8:55 p.m. A caller from Clara M. Eagle Gallery reported a burglary alarm activation. The officer said there was old damage to the lock on the door. Central Plant was asked to turn in a work order for door repair.

Motorist assists - 1 Racer escorts - 3 Arrests - 1

Robin Phelps, staff writer, compiles Police Beat with materials Public Safety provides. All dispatched calls are not listed.