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Written by: Gaelen Austin-LaFrance & Garren Hilow
Safety cone to the rescue!
A sergeant reported that a storm drain cover had raised up several inches above the ground, causing a tripping hazard Thursday. Facilities Management was notified. Security officer deployed a cone for safety.
We have a video game class?
A staff member from the English department called police on Thursday to report that someone had stolen a Playstation 3 game console. Apparently the video game console is used to teach a video game class (which we never saw on the course listings). The department had no idea who took the console and said that it could have been stolen up to a month ago.
It was unclear about why it took so long for them to report it. The police requested the serial numbers for the system so they could track down the culprits. This case remains open.
Wait, you changed your name to McLovin?
Waltham Police delivered a report to the University Police regarding an incident that occurred the previous evening involving two Bentley students. The report indicated that one student had attempted to purchase alcohol with a fake ID at Glendale’s. When the officer arrived at the package store, he spoke with the student outside and noticed him looking suspiciously at a car in the parking lot. He informed the officer that it was his car and his roommate was in it.
The officer approached the vehicle and observed a 6-pack of Blue Moon beer in the back seat. When asked for his ID, the student in the car produced yet another fake ID. The beer was removed and the students will face criminal charges as well as being nailed with judicial charges of violation of university rules, possession of a false ID, and underage alcohol violation.
Dinner on the stairs?
A staff member requested an officer assist her in dealing with students who put a table in the first floor stairwell of Forest Hall Sunday. The officer reported that all was in order and Residence Life will handle the case.
Who will stop this senseless stealing?
A distraught student entered the Police Station Saturday afternoon to report she had been robbed. After working out in the Dana Center earlier that afternoon, she noticed her cell phone, wallet, Bentley ID, and iPod had been removed from the front pocket of her sweatshirt that was left in the coatroom.
After checking the area, she was unable to locate her items. She didn’t notice anyone in the area who might have taken her things and was told to deactivate her discretionary funds and contact her cell phone company. The case is considered closed due to a lack of information.
Backpack burglar bonuses big bank
Early Monday morning, just after 4 a.m., a student arrived at the police station to report his backpack had been stolen. After returning from a night out, he had left his bag in front of his dorm door in Slade to use the restroom. Upon returning, the bag was missing. There were no witnesses of the crime. The student informed officers that the stolen backpack contained a wallet, blue jacket, keys, a cell phone, and his Bentley-issued laptop.
Upon further investigation, it was found that someone had begun using the credit cards just prior to him cancelling them. The case is currently under investigation.
Mischief in Collins
Monday, Residence Life staff reported that there were students yelling and running up and down the stream behind Collins Hall. Officers responded and had the parties disperse.
Vendor’s vittles vandalized
Monday morning, just before 11:30, University Police were contacted regarding a Copley North vending machine. A vending representative observed glass had been pushed in both the top and the bottom of the machine and the screws that held it in place were removed. Food had been stolen, however no money was taken. The rep indicated that he will certainly be reporting this to his office. Due to lack of suspects, this case is considered closed.
An Orchard of fireworks
A student reported fireworks coming from a window in Orchard South Saturday. Upon arrival, the officer reported there was no one in the area.
I do what I want!
Officers were waiting for a tow truck Wednesday afternoon when they were approached by an upset male waving a parking violation. The person identified himself as a freshman student and asked the officers why he had received the ticket. The officers told him that he had parked in a faculty parking lot.
When he persisted, officers asked if he was a staff member. The student admitted that he was not a staff member and claimed that he was only there for a few minutes. When officers reminded him that the lot he was parked in was only for staff, he stated that the $25 fine he received was a little steep for the crime.
The officer informed the student that the fine size was not his choice. The freshman sarcastically stated, “Thanks,” and as he walked back towards his car, he yelled, “I’ll park here if I want to!” Officers took his ID number and he will be cited with disrespect to administrative personnel, being uncooperative with administrative personnel to go along with his parking violation.
FYI: Key’s under the mat
University Police received a copy of a report Wednesday evening from Waltham Police involving Bentley students and a taxi fare evasion off campus. The Waltham officer arrived at Ridge Lane the night before where he met with a cab driver who had been stiffed his fare by a drunken student. The cabbie informed the officer that he had seen the former passenger walk around the back of one of the houses to retrieve cash for the fare and hadn’t returned.
Upon walking around the house in question, the officer was surprised to see a smashed window through which he could see a male asleep on the bed inside. The student had apparently broken into his buddy’s house and passed out on his bed. After being woken up, the male decided to pay the fare and will be judicially charged with breaking and entering, an underage alcohol violation, and malicious behavior.
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