Officer stopped KS 497DBY at 12th and Exchange St. Verbal warning issued for a stop sign violation at same location.

Resident of ESU Apt. Complex reported a suspicious young female walking through the parking lot and looking into vehicles. Officers contacted a juvenile female and escorted her on foot to 1309 East Lot 19.

Jan. 26

Male student requested to speak with an officer at ESU PD HQ.

Jan. 27

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a stolen vehicle call at 105 W 12th St.

Officer responded to a report of a suspicious person walking along Merchant St. in between 15th and 18th blocks. Suspect had left the area prior to officer’s arrival.

Female student employee reported a dispute at the Student Recreation Center. Handled by officer.

Jan. 28

Officer stopped KS 035CHT at 12th and Market St. Verbal warning issued for defective brake lights at 12th and Merchant St.

Officer stopped KS QRZ597 in 1500 Market block. Verbal warning given for a stop sign violation at 15th and Wooster Dr.

Jan. 29

Officer checked a loud popping sound in the vicinity of the Power House. No problem was found.

Jan. 30

Emporia Police Dept. requested lock out assistance for a child locked in a vehicle at 729 W 6th St. – H&R Block.

Officer assisted the Emporia Police Dept. with a car stop in 1200 W 13th St.

Male subject reported a vicious Beagle north of King Hall. Animal had left the area prior to officer’s arrival.

Officer stopped KS 129DAG at 12th and Exchange St. for speeding in 100 E 12th. Willie J. Francis Jr. was taken into custody for Driving While Suspended and transported to Lyon Co. jail.

Officers assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a call in 900 Congress St.

Jan. 31

Officer assisted KS 070AFJ with a flat tire in 1800 Highland block.

Officer inflated the front left tire of vehicle 2517.

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Nov. 16

Officer stopped KS VZH299 in 10 W 15 block. Verbal warning was issued for driving with no headlights. Citation was issued for No Proof of Insurance.
Residents of Twin Towers Complex reported two subjects walking around the vehicles parked in the vicinity of Visser Hall. Officer made no contact.

Nov. 17

Breanna Bills reported a non-injury hit-and-run accident involving KS 770BWR in Sector 7.
Officer checked occupant of KS 568DFH in Free Parking. Driver was just taking a break.
Officer stopped KS 273DSW in 800 Commercial block. Verbal warning was issued for an illegal U-turn at 9th and Commercial.

Nov. 18

Officer stopped KS 641DBF at 12th and Merchant. Verbal warning was issued for running a red light.

Nov. 19

Officer stopped KS 384BNG in 1100 Exchange block. Citation was issued for speeding in 100 E 12 block.
Officers assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a call in 1300 Center.
Officer contacted two subjects walking in the street in 1300 Merchant block and advised them to walk on sidewalk.

Nov. 20

Student requested to speak with an officer at Twin Towers Complex Reception in reference to his missing cellular telephone. It was found in the laundry room.
Officer was dispatched to provide lock out assistance for KS 869BLT at 1109 East. Service was not provided as registered owner was not present.

Nov. 21

Officer contacted a skate boarder in 1400 Merchant and advised of campus policy.
Erick Lothamer reported theft and burglary from North Twin Towers.
Female student requested to speak with an officer in reference to harassment by text message.

Nov. 22

Officer stopped KS 602BWA at 700 E 12th St. Verbal warning was issued for a stop sign violation at 1200 Riley St.

Nov. 23

Emporia State University reported the theft of equipment from a campus building.
Officers assisted Lyon Co. Sheriff’s Dept. with a rollover accident North Highway 99 and Road 195.
Officer stopped KS 640CAU in 1200 Merchant block. Verbal warning was issued for a stop light violation in 1300 Merchant block.

Nov. 24

Officer checked the welfare of the occupants of KS 415DVK at King Lake. No problem was found. Subjects left the area.

Nov. 25

Officer checked welfare of KS 223DBF in Sector 7. Headlights were left on.
Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a possible mental subject at 15th and Merchant.
Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a call at 1333 Merchant.

Nov. 26

Officer issued citation to KS 076ADI for a traffic violation.

Nov. 27

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a call in 1100 Merchant block.
Officer stopped MO ACOJ5M in Sector 5. Citation was issued for a stop sign violation at 15th and Morse Dr.
Officer reported an alarm at 205 E 6th St. ESU PD Dispatch notified Emporia Police Dept.

Nov. 28

Officer stopped KS 010AOS in 100 W 12th block. Citation was issued for failure to yield during a left turn at 12th and Merchant St.
Officer stopped KS 228AWA at 13th and Merchant. Verbal warning was issued for speeding in 1700 Highland block.

Nov. 29

Suspect was taken into custody for burglary and theft from North Twin Towers Room 518 and transported to Lyon Co. jail.

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Nov. 11

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a call at 6th and Mechanic St.

Officer closed the trunk on KS 742DVJ north of Plumb Hall.

Steve Stone reported a suspicious subject inside the Memorial Student Union.  Officer made no contact.

Nov. 12

Officer stopped TX CC4X139 in 1100 Merchant block. Citation issued for speeding and expired registration in 100 E 12 block.

Officer assisted KS 336CHT in 1800 Highland block.  Vehicle was moved to free parking.

Officer provided escort for male subject from 1800 Highland to 1042 Chapel Ridge.

Nov. 13

Officer stopped MS DBV961 in 1300 Highland block. Verbal warning issued for a one-way violation in Sector 5. Citation for expired license and tags.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a call in 1000 E 12th block.

Power House Operator reported temperatures in Butcher Education Center Rooms 112 and 113 were reading high. Officers found no problems in either room.  Temperature in Room 111 was high. Officers raised windows to allow the room to cool off.

Nov. 14

Instructor reported a female student fainted at Visser Hall Room 327. Officer escorted subject to Student Health Center.

Female student requested to speak with an officer at ESU PD HQ in reference to a personal matter.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with non-injury accident in 200 W 12th block.

Nov. 15

Officer stopped KS 388BJQ in 1400 Merchant block. Verbal warning was issued for a one-way violation at same location.

A female student requested to speak with an officer in Sector 1. Subject reported her vehicle missing. Officer provided escort from Sector 1 to Sector 3. Subject had forgotten where she had parked her vehicle.

Emporia Police Dept. requested assistance with a parking problem at 1217 Neosho St. KS 631DNQ was moved so it did not block a driveway.

Resident of ESU Apt. A-11 reported a strange smell in their apartment.  Officer could not identify odor.

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Officer assisted Animal Control with an injured dog that was struck by a vehicle at 15th and Market Street.

Handicap doors stuck open in entrance to Student Recreation Center.  Officer shut off power to doors. Campus maintenance has been notified and they will repair the problem.

The handicapped door on the southeast side of Beach Music Hall is hard to close completely and could probably use an adjustment to close easier.

Oct. 19

Officer stopped KS 969DVK at 11th and Merchant Street.  Verbal warning was issued for driving with no headlights. Citation was given for driving without a valid license.  Vehicle was legally parked and occupants walked to their residence.

Officer assisted Emporia Fire Dept. with traffic and crowd control at a fatality structure fire at 12 East 11th Ave.

Oct. 20

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a 911 hang up call at 2518 W Highway 50 – Emporia Motors.

Oct. 21

Officer escorted a student from the Student Health Center to Newman Regional Health.

Oct. 22

Officer contacted operator of KS 140BZT and advised not to park on roadway north of I-35.

Officer stopped KS 240AXM in 1000 Merchant.  Citation was given for expired tag in 1500 Merchant block.

Oct. 23

Lindsey Smith reported the theft of her license plate at ESU PD HQ.

Officer contacted two subjects at Wooster Lake and advised not to climb on the bridge.

Officer stopped OK 132795 at 18th and Morse Dr. Verbal warning was given for a one-way violation in 1500 Morse Dr.

Officers provided escort for a distraught female student from south side of Science Hall to Central Morse Hall.

Oct. 24

Female student requested to speak with an officer at ESU PD HQ in reference to an incident that occurred in the city. The case was referred to Emporia Police Dept.

Darrlyn Stevens reported a non-injury accident involving KS 12690 and KS  XAC043 west of the Power House.

Officer checked welfare of occupants of KS 584DBF at 1600 Morse Dr. Operator was driving with hazard lights on.

Oct. 25

Officer stopped KS 971EFF in 100 E 12th block. Verbal warning was issued for a one-way violation in 1100 Market block.

Jeff Rider reported criminal damage to KS WFG436 on campus.

Faculty member requested to speak with an officer by telephone in reference to a situation involving two students.

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October 5

Ambulance responded to Brighton Lecture Hall/Science Hall 1st floor for a female student with low blood sugar. Subject was transported by ambulance to Newman Regional Health.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with suspicious activity call at 1233 Highland St.

Officer checked the west campus. The west window of the lower south doors was broken but still intact.

October 6

Officer took report of criminal damage to property at HPER building.

Officer contacted suspicious subject north of I-35. No problem was found.

Officer contacted disorderly subjects and escorted them back to their dormitory room.

Officer contacted suspicious person near president’s residence.  No problem was found.

Officer checked the west campus. A window on the east side of the old HOF building was broken.

Officer reported a fire behind a structure on the north side of the block in 300 E 14th St.

Emporia Fire Dept. was dispatched by the city to put it out.

October 7

Officer stopped TX HVL1952 15th & Wooster Drive. Verbal warning was issued for stop sign violation.

Officer stopped KS 884BPW at 10 West 12th St. Verbal warning was given for one way violation at 1200 Market St.

Officer stopped KS QSQ516 at 1400 Rural St.  Verbal warning was given for stop sign violation at 15th and Rural St.

Officer stopped KS XPZ923 at I-35 and Merchant St. Verbal warning was given for defective headlight at 1800 Merchant St.

Officer assisted outside agency with a car stop at 12th and Mechanic Street.

Officer stopped MO MB6H7P in 1500 Center. Verbal warning was issued  for stop sign violation for at I-35 and Merchant Street.

Officer stopped KS 411DBH in 1100 Market block. Verbal warning was issued for defective taillight at 1500 Highland block.

Officer stopped KS at 1000 Merchant block for stop sign violation. Jimmy Escorcia was taken into custody for DUI and transported to Lyon Co. jail.

October 8

Officer stopped KS 647DVL at 1000 block on Merchant. Verbal warning was issued for no tail light.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Department with a car stop at 1400 Center.

Officer stopped KS ONFIRE at 1400 Merchant St.  Verbal Warning was given for defective taillight at 15th and Center.

Officer contacted a subject outside of Butcher Hall. Officer cited subject for minor in consumption.

Officer stopped KS 030DDO at 1500 Morse Drive. Verbal warning was given for driving without headlights at 1400 Morse Drive.

Officer issued a citation to student for minor in consumption.

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October 10

Officer responded to a report of a male subject stuck in the Morse South Hall elevator. Elevator apparently returned to normal function and subject left prior to officer’s arrival.

Officer stopped KS 489BNB at 200 E. 12th St.  Verbal warning was issued for failure to display current registration in 400 E 12th St.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a call at 739 W 6th St.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a domestic problem call in 100 S Union block.

Resident of Singular Hall 1st floor reported two students arguing loudly in the hallway. Subjects left prior to officer’s arrival. Officer and Kim Christian made contact with one of students involved. Case pending.

Resident Assistant reported the smell of natural gas near the northeast exit of Northeast Morse Hall. Officer did not detect any odor. Checked with the Power House operator and he reported no problem with natural gas supply on campus.

October 11

Caleb Neeley requested to speak with an officer in reference to a possible stolen vehicle registration that occurred off campus. Case referred to the Emporia Police Dept.

Officer stopped bicyclist in Sector 6. Verbal warning was issued for a one-way violation in same location.

Officer stopped KS 44AFV in 1100 Merchant block. Verbal warning was given for obstructed license plate and speeding in 1000 W 18th St.

Anderson Library zone 1 Fire-Simplex Panel. Probably weather related.

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September 28

Officer stopped KS 984ADP in 100 E 14th block. Verbal warning was issued for failure to come to a complete stop in 100 E 13th block.

Suspect reported he was a victim of harassment.

A female student requested to speak with an officer at ESU PD HQ in reference to a suspicious parcel she received in the post.

Female student requested to speak with an officer at ESU PD HQ in reference to disorderly conduct/harassment toward herself on campus.

Officer stopped KS 809DVJ at 12th and Commercial St. Verbal warning was issued for stopping in roadway in same location.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a disorderly subject at 12th and Sylvan-The Dugout.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a possible shots fired call at 1200 Cottonwood St.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with attempting to locate a male subject in the vicinity between 6th and 12th and Commercial and East, and also on campus.

September 29

Officer stopped KS 596DVL at 1800 block of Highland. Verbal warning was issued for broken headlight at same location.

Officer assisted KS XSG750. Vehicle was out of gasoline.

Officer stopped KS XBQ178 at 12th and Mechanic St. Verbal warning was issued for a stop sign violation at 12th and Highland St.

Officer stopped KS 065CSX in 1500 Highland block. Verbal warning was issued for driving with no headlights in same location.

Officer stopped KS 476DVL on Kellogg Circle. Verbal warning was issued for defective taillight at 12th and Highland.

Officer stopped KS 813CUY at 14th and Highland St. Verbal warning was issued for a stop sign violation at 15th and Wooster Dr.

September 30

Officer stopped a bicyclist at 15th and Wooster Dr. Verbal warning was issued for a stop sign violation.

Officer located a stolen vehicle, KS 885DVK, in Butcher Education Center parent parking.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a domestic call at 1221 Highland.

Officer stopped KS 772DBG in 200 W 12th block. Verbal warning was issued for driving with no headlights at 12th and Merchant St.

Officer stopped KS 554AXM in 1000 W 15th block. Verbal warning was issued for a stop sign violation at 15th and Wooster Dr.

October 1

Officer stopped bicyclist in Sector 3. Verbal warning was issued for a one- way violation in same location.

Officer contacted skateboarders outside of WAW Library and advised of campus policy.

Officer responded to call of a male subject down in the third row on the west side of Welch Stadium. Subject was treated by an athletic trainer.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with property retrieval at Twin Towers Complex.

Officer stopped KS 559BIF in 1800 Highland block. Verbal warning was issued for defective taillight at same location.

Officer stopped KS 222DBG in 1200 Highland block. Citation was issued for a one-way violation in 1200 Market block.

October 2

Officer vacuumed and replaced light bulbs in vehicle 3373.

October 3

Officer stopped bicyclist at 15th and Morse Dr. Verbal warning was issued for a stop sign violation at same location.

Mike Wise reported a student’s wallet had been taken from the Student Recreation Center.

Officer stopped bicycle in 1300 Market block. Verbal warning was issued for a one-way violation at same location.

Officer stopped KS 896BLU at 10th and Market. Citation was issued for a stop sign violation at 15th and Wooster Dr.

Officer attempted to stop KS 197BWG in 1800 Merchant for a defective taillight. Operator stopped the vehicle on the I-35 on-ramp and fled the vehicle.

Passenger was taken into custody for possession of drugs and transported to Lyon Co. jail.

October 4

Linda Parks reported Al Ziesmer sustained a work injury in Sector 6.

Subject was transported by officer to Newman Regional Health.

Michael Wormington reported a suspicious subject northeast of WAW Library bothering students. Officer was unable to locate suspect.

Officer stopped bicyclist at 15th and Wooster Dr. Verbal warning was issued for a stop sign violation at same location.

Twin Towers Complex Staff reported a female student suffering a seizure.

Subject was transported to Newman Regional Health by private transportation.

Officer stopped KS 199BWH in 100 E 12th block. Verbal warning was issued for a one-way violation in 1200 Market block.

Officer stopped KS QMF480 in 1500 Market block. Verbal warning was issued for a stop sign violation 15th and Wooster Dr.

Officer stopped KS 813CUY in 1300 Market block. Verbal warning was issued for defective head light.

Officer stopped KS QSL816 in 1300 Market block. Verbal warning was issued for excessive display of speed-spinning tires at 15th and Market St.

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September 21

Margaret Vopata requested to speak with an officer at ESU PD HQ in reference to a suspicious parcel she received in the post.

Officer found downed power lines at the Earl Center. Westar was contacted and dispatched a crew to repair.

Officer stopped KS 073DVK on 1100 Union St. Verbal warning for speeding in 100 E 12th Ave.

September 22

Emporia Police Dept. advised an ambulance had been dispatched to the practice field by Sector 5 on ESU Campus for a female student suffering a seizure. Subject refused transport and was left in the care of friends.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a call in 600 E 12th Ave.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a motorcycle stop in 1000 State St.

Officer stopped KS 218DVK in 1600 Merchant block. Citation was issued for speeding in 1800 Merchant.

Resident of ESU Apt. Complex-1201 Triplett Dr. reported a suspicious female in the laundry facility and may not be a resident.  Officers made contact with the subject and found she does reside there.

September 23

Officer stopped KS XBB325 on 1500 Highland St. Verbal warning was issued for a stop sign violation at 15th and Wooster Dr.

Officer contacted subjects at ESU Apt C-33 and advised to lower the noise level.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a warrant and drug arrest on W 12th Ave.

Officer stopped KS WBZ016 at 200 W12th Ave. Verbal warning was issued for driving with no headlights at same location.

Officer stopped KS 794BTL at 1000 W 15th Ave. Verbal warning was issued for operating a vehicle with no taillights at the same location.

September 24

Emporia Police Dept. reported an ambulance was dispatched to South Twin Towers 6th floor for a female student possibly suffering from alcohol poisoning.  Subject refused transport.

Officer contacted subjects in Northeast Morse Hall Room 12 who were yelling profanities at a passing motorist and advised to stop.

Officer contacted skateboarders at 15th and Wooster Dr. and advised of campus policy.

September 25

Officer attempted to stop KS 582DVK for driving off roadway and a one-way violation in 1200 Market St., and a car chase through central Emporia ensued, ending with the operator crashing the vehicle at Copley and State. Operator was taken into custody for multiple traffic violations and transported by Emporia Police Dept. to Lyon Co. jail.

Twin Towers Complex Staff Assistant reported a female resident with an ankle injury in North Twin Towers Room 207. Subject was taken by ambulance to Newman Regional Health.

September 26

Officer provided lock out assistance for KS 257BWH in Sector 9.

Female student requested to speak with an officer at ESU PD HQ.

September 27

Officer stopped bicycle in 1400 Market St. Verbal warning was issued for a one-way violation in same location.

Anthony Cuffe reported obscene writing on KS 947CUX in Lot 5.

Student Recreation Center staff reported subject fell off bicycle in 1800 Highland St.

Officer transported Stefan Sotello to the Student Health Center.

Morse Hall Complex Resident Assistant requested welfare check for a student in Northeast Morse Hall. Handled by officer.

Resident of Singular Hall Room 263 reported a mouse in the room. The mouse crawled into an opening in the wall prior to officer’s arrival.

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September 14

Officer stopped KS 992BBB at 1200 Highland St.  Verbal warning was issued for defective tail light in 10 E 12th.

Officer stopped bicyclist in Sector 6.  Verbal warning was issued for a one-way violation.

Scott Gdanski checked out his shotgun from ESU PD HQ.

Scott Gdanski checked in his shotgun at ESU PD HQ.

Officer stopped KS 812BSG in 1800 Highland block.  Verbal warning was issued for Failing To Stop at a Stop Sign at Morse Dr. and Highland. Citation for no POI.

Officer found several CD’s labeled as property of ESU beside a garbage bin at ESU Apt. building ‘F’.  Items were brought to ESU PD HQ for storage.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a call in the vicinity of 12th and Sylvan.

September 15

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a call in 100 Peyton.

Officer stopped KS 632CFB in 1100 Exchange. Verbal warning was issued for speeding in 100 E 12th.

Officer stopped KS 421AWA in 10 E 1th. Verbal warning was issued for driving with no headlights in 100 E 12th.

Officer stopped KS 436DBG at 13th and Merchant. Verbal warning was issued for unauthorized lights. Citation issued for no POI.           

September 16

Female student reported telephone harassment.  A message was left on her answering machine.

Officer stopped KS 000DVL at 100 W 13th. Citation was issued for failure to stop at red light at 12th Merchant.

September 17

Officer admitted City of Emporia Sanitation workers into the compound.

Officer was dispatched to a lock out at 909 Constitution St.  Operator was not a current student.  Officer did not unlock vehicle.

Officer stopped KS 115BOE at 12th and Commercial. Verbal warning was issued for no seatbelt at 12th and Market.

Officer stopped KS VWU783 at 12th and Cottonwood. Verbal warning was issued for a one-way violation at 1201 Triplet Dr.

Officer stopped KS 646CQX at 1800 Highland. Verbal warning was issued for driving with no headlights in 1800 Highland.

Officer stopped KS 965DVK at 1200 Neosho. Citation was issued for defective tail light at 12th and Commercial.

Officer stopped MN 532BDG at 18th and State. Verbal warning was issued for failure to dim headlights at 19th and Merchant.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a domestic disturbance and drunk driver investigation at 18th and Industrial Rd.

Mark Runge notified ESU PD of a roof leak found in HPER.

September 18

Ambulance responded to Singular Hall Room 258 for a female student suffering a seizure.  Subject refused transport.

September 19

A female student reported graffiti on the sign south of Memorial Union between Plumb Hall and King Hall. Officer contacted physical plant to clean off sign.

Residential Life reported a suspicious odor on the 2nd floor of Abigail Morse Hall.

Officer stopped a bicyclist in Sector 3. Verbal warning was issued for a one-way violation.

Officer retrieved keys that had been accidently dropped down the right elevator shaft in South Twin Towers.

Abigail Morse Hall zone 185 Smoke Detector 2nd floor. Unknown problem.

September 20

Officer responded to HPER building Room 205 for a male student who had passed out. Subject was transported to the Student Health Center by officer.

Resident of 2nd floor Singular Hall reported an opossum in her room eating her Cheezits.  Officer captured the animal and released it north of I-35.

Officer assisted Lyon Co. Sheriff’s Dept. with road hazard in 1800 No. Hwy 99. Two five-gallon buckets of animal feed were in the roadway. Officer moved them off to the shoulder.

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September 7

Officer provided escort for male student from Newman Regional Health to ESU campus.

Officer contacted skateboarder on the walking mall and advised of campus policy.

Officer provided escort for female student from HPER to Twin Towers Complex. Subject had fallen down the stairs on the back loading dock.

Officer stopped KS 552CBO in 100 W 18th. Verbal warning was issued for defective headlight in 1800 Merchant.

September 8
Officer admitted interim president into the President’s residence.

Officer stopped bicyclist on Kellogg Circle. Verbal warning was issued for a one-way violation in same location.

Michael Morales reported his vehicle door was scratched in Lot 9.

Officer assisted Lyon Co. deputy with a call at Roosevelt Hall.

Officer stopped KS 810DBH in 1300 Merchant. Verbal warning was issued for driving with high beams on in same location.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with serving a warrant to North Twin Towers Room 613.

Resident across Merchant from Science Hall reported construction crew left a radio playing on the roof of S.H. Officers shut it off.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a search for a possible MIC in the vicinity of 12th and Commercial.

Emporia Police Dept. officer reported hearing loud noise in the vicinity of ESU campus. ESU PD officer found no problem.

September 9
Ambulance responded to Roosevelt Hall for a medical call. Female subject was transported by ambulance to Newman Regional Health.

Tiffany Orth reported the theft of her bicycle from the bicycle rack at the HPER building.

Officer stopped KS 906EKO in 1500 Merchant. Verbal warning was issued for driving without headlights in 1300 Merchant.

There was a leak at the Science Hall Room 52, which overflowed into the basement. Custodians cleaned it up and an officer cleaned the drainage ducts.

Officer stopped KY 5436CX at 18th and Merchant. Verbal warning was issued for defective headlight.

Officer stopped KY 5436CX at 18th and Merchant. Verbal warning was issued for defective headlight.

September 10
Officer stopped KS 707BPB at 13th and Merchant. Verbal warning was issued for defective brake light at same location.

Officer contacted skate boarder in Sector 8 and advised of campus policy.

PD received report of water leaking through the ceiling tiles in Science Hall by Rooms 160, 158, 159. Contacted Mark Runge. He advised to have custodial staff clean up.

Officer stopped KS 40AJM in 1100 Union. Verbal warning was issued for driving without headlights in same location.

Officer assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a car stop at 15th and Merchant.

Officers assisted Emporia Police Dept. with a search for subjects from a 911 hang up call in Sector 7. Officers made no contact.

Officer stopped KS 459BTP at 12th and Merchant. Verbal warning given for a stop sign violation at 12th and Highland.

Officer stopped KS 606EKD at 12th and Commercial. Verbal warning for a defective headlight at 12th and Market.

Officer stopped KS 179DBI at 15th and Market. Verbal warning for defective a tail light at 13th and Market.

Officer lowered the flags on campus for 9-11 10th anniversary memorial.

September 11
Officer was dispatched to a lock out call at 1012 Mary. Vehicle did not belong to the operator so officer did not unlock vehicle. Owner will contact ESU PD and arrange for the vehicle to be unlocked.

Officer returned a found debit card to Emporia State Credit Union.

September 12
Lisa Ison reported a dog left unattended in a vehicle in metered parking by Memorial Student Union. Officer removed the animal and left notification on the vehicle windshield.

Ambulance responded to South Twin Towers Room 606 for an unconscious female. Melinda Saliger was transported by ambulance to Newman Regional Health.

Ambulance responded to Plumb Hall for a female student having a seizure.

Officer escorted Rachel Head to her dorm room.

North Twin Towers zone 512 Fire/Smoke Detector Room 711. Human error. Burnt food in a microwave.

Officers assisted Lyon Co. Sheriff’s Dept. in locating an inmate on work release to attend class on campus. Subject was found and escorted to Lyon Co. jail.

Officer checked TX HMT479 in 1600 Burlingame Rd. Operator had pulled off I-35 to rest. Officer advised to move to a less hazardous area.

September 13
Officer stopped bicyclist in Sector 6. Verbal warning was issued for a one-way violation in same location.

A concerned neighbor reported four female subjects dressed in black outside the Sigma Phi Fraternity house-415 E 12th St. They were sorority members pranking the house.

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