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Published: Monday, February 16, 2004

Updated: Tuesday, February 3, 2009

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Amanda Hall

Thursday, Feb. 5 1:13 a.m. A resident adviser in Regents College reported the smell of marijuana coming from a room, but advised he was unable to locate the source. 1:12 p.m. An officer issued a citation on Chestnut Street to a driver of a vehicle for non-functioning brake lights and for failure to provide proof of insurance. The subject has a court date scheduled for Feb. 24. 10:08 p.m. An officer issued a citation at Five Points to a driver of a vehicle who did not have a driver's license, car insurance or proper registration.

Friday, Feb. 6 12:14 a.m. Cora Adams, 71, from Mayfield, was arrested for criminal trespassing. She had been banned from campus at an earlier date and was informed to not return to University grounds. 12:18 a.m. A caller from Franklin Hall advised a resident was having a seizure in his room, but the door was locked and no one could get inside to assist him. The front desk worker was notified and provided a key for the responding Emergency Medical Services. A report was taken. 1:17 p.m. The College Courts residence director reported dryer smoke coming from the north end of one of the buildings The Murray Fire Department was notified, and a report was taken.

Saturday, Feb.7 1:17 a.m. An officer issued a verbal warning to the driver of a vehicle for driving in the incorrect direction on a one-way street. 10:04 a.m. An officer issued a verbal warning to three subjects who were sledding on a hill near the Curris Center. 1:10 p.m. A caller reported a hawk flew into the breezeway of Clark College. An officer captured the bird and took it to Public Safety until it could be transported to a rehabilitation facility.

Sunday, Feb. 8 8:46 a.m. An officer reported a hole in the ground near the north corner of Winslow Dining Hall. Central Plant was notified and covered the hole to be fixed permanently at a later date. 8:55 p.m. An officer issued a verbal warning to the driver of a vehicle who failed to turn on his headlights. 11:38 p.m. The residence director of White College requested Emergency Medical Services respond to a resident who passed out on the seventh floor. The subject was transported to Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

Monday, Feb. 9 1:32 p.m. A caller reported a subject having a seizure in the Blackburn Science Building. Emergency Medial Services transported the individual to Murray-Calloway County Hospital. 2:46 p.m. A caller from Springer College reported a resident taking an excessive amount of pills. The Office of Student Affairs was notified, and Emergency Medical Services transported the subject to Murray-Calloway County Hospital. 9:01 p.m. A caller from College Courts requested Emergency Medical Services respond to a subject who was having a seizure. A report was taken.

Tuesday, Feb. 10 Midnight: A caller from Richmond College reported the smell of marijuana outside the building. A citation was issued to a subject outside the building for the possession of drug paraphernalia. 9:19 a.m. A subject at Public Safety reported a stolen cell phone. A report was taken, and the situation is under investigation. 11:26 a.m. A University Store employee reported the theft of artwork. The employee said he would talk to the staff to discuss their options before beginning an investigation. A report was taken. 11:40 a.m. A Public Safety officer assisted officers from the Murray Police Department with a vehicle versus pedestrian accident at the crosswalk on 16th Street and Calloway Avenue. A report was taken, and the incident is under investigation.

Wednesday, Feb. 11 12:06 a.m. A caller advised he smelled natural gas near Roy Stewart Stadium An officer responded to the scene but did not smell the gas. Central Plant was notified. 9:24 a.m. An officer issued a verbal warning to a driver of a vehicle who failed to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk at 16th Street and Calloway Avenue. 4:39 p.m. A caller from Richmond College reported she dropped a spoon into the heater of Room 417 and requested someone remove it. Central Plant was advised.

Racer Escorts: 10 Motorists Assists: 1 Arrests: 1

Police Beat is compiled by Vanessa Childers, assistant news editor, with materials provided by Public Safety. All dispatched calls are not listed.

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