Alicia Steele, Assistant News Editor, compiles Police Beat with materials provided by Public Safety and Emergency Management. Not all dispatched calls are listed.

MARCH 8

8:30 a.m.

A caller reported a theft of property at Faculty Hall. Officers were notified and a report was taken for theft by unlawful taking less than $500.

7:56 p.m.

Racer Patrol reported a Murray State policy violation at Hart Residential College. Officers were notified and an information report was taken.

MARCH 9

4:12 p.m.

Officers reported a drug complaint at Hart Residential College. The on-call residence director was notified and a citation was issued for possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of alcohol age 18-20.

11:11 p.m.

The Murray State Police Department received a general incident report form in reference to a harassment complaint at Regents Residential College. Officers and the on-call residence director were notified and an information report was taken for harassment.

MARCH 10

8 a.m.

An officer conducted a traffic stop at McDonald’s. A verbal warning was issued for crossing the center line and weaving.

4:28 p.m.

A caller reported smelling an odor in Blackburn Science Building. Officers were notified and no odor was detected upon arrival.

MARCH 11

5:51 p.m.

An officer conducted a traffic stop at Casey’s General Store. A verbal warning was issued for expired registration.

9:54 p.m.

An office conducted a traffic stop at Station 74. A verbal warning was issued for canceled registration plate.

MARCH 12

9:44 a.m.

The Murray State Police Department received a fire sprinkler tamper alarm at James H. Richmond Residential College on the alarm center computer. The Central Heating and Cooling Plant was notified. 

4:58 p.m.

A person requested to speak with an officer in reference to a previous complaint. Officers were notified and the person was issued a citation and a criminal summons for second-degree forgery.

MARCH 13

3:01 p.m.

A person arrived to receive a criminal summons. Officers were notified and the person was served a criminal summons for failure to notify owner of unattended vehicle damage. A supplement report was taken.

5:49 p.m.

A caller reported an abandoned vehicle blocking the roadway at Heritage Hall. Officers, the owner and Murray State Parking Management were notified. The vehicle was pushed out of the roadway and a disabled vehicle report was taken.

MARCH 14

12:36 a.m.

The Murray State Police Department received a general incident reporting form in reference to a verbal disagreement between residents at Elizabeth Residential College. Officers and the Housing Department were notified and an information report was taken.

11:15 p.m.

An officer conducted a traffic stop at Five Star BP Gas Station. The driver was arrested for driving under the influence, aggravated circumstances and issued a citation for expired registration.