Campus Police Log: Dec. 10 to Jan. 26

The latest installment of the Campus Police Log, from Dec. 10 to Jan. 26, can be found here.

>> Dec. 10, 2024

10:09 p.m., Pratt Pool
ACPD responded to an intrusion alarm. The cause of activation was unfounded.

>> Dec. 11, 2024

4:49 p.m., Science Center
ACPD responded to a pre-fire alarm. The cause of activation was from a duct detector. No smoke or fire.

5:50 p.m., James Hall
ACPD responded to a pre-fire alarm. The cause of activation was from a hair straightener.

>> Dec. 13, 2024

1:40 a.m., Stearns Hall
ACPD and AFD responded to a fire alarm caused by an activation of a pull station. It is under investigation.

2:28 a.m., Stearns Hall
Community Safety responded to a noise complaint and asked a small group to quiet down.

1:45 p.m., Converse Hall
ACPD responded to a report of a suspicious mailing. The item was disposed of.

7:06 p.m., Ford Hall
ACPD and AFD responded to a fire alarm caused by a hair dryer.

7:40 p.m., Morris Pratt Hall
ACPD responded to a pre-fire alarm caused by a hair dryer.

8:36 p.m., College Street
ACPD responded to a report of a person acting aggressively on College Street. The person was identified as a local person living on the streets of Amherst, and he left the area upon ACPD's arrival.

>> Dec. 14, 2024

12:03 a.m., Seelye Hall
Community Safety responded to a noise complaint.

4:11 p.m., Beneski Museum
ACPD received a 2111 emergency call from the elevator. The cause of activation was unfounded.

8:33 p.m., Merrill Apartments Parking Lots
ACPD responded to a minor motor vehicle accident.

10:54 p.m., Morris Pratt Hall
ACPD investigated an unattended 9-1-1 call. ACPD Dispatch was able to speak with the person who did not need assistance.

>> Dec. 15, 2024

10:03 a.m., Amherst College Police
ACPD investigated Instagram and Fizz posts that were concerning. The writer of the posts was quickly identified and interviewed.

>> Dec. 16, 2024

7:39 p.m., Mayo-Smith Hall
CSA staff reported finding discharged fire extinguishers and a damaged emergency exit sign. ACPD responded.

>> Dec. 18, 2024

10:33 p.m., Stearns Hall
CSA’s responded to a noise complaint.

>> Dec. 19, 2024

10:48 a.m., 38 Woodside Avenue
ACPD investigated the alleged misuse of college funds.

4:46 p.m., Stearns Hall
Damage to an elevator was reported to ACPD.

8:16 p.m., Snell Street
ACPD investigated a report of a person screaming in the woods. All was quiet upon the police officer’s arrival.

10:57 p.m., Hitchcock Hall
ACPD responded to a pre-fire alarm caused by burnt food.

>> Dec. 20, 2024

11:33 a.m., Bike Path
ACPD and APD responded to a report of a person yelling at walkers on the Bike Path. A person living on the streets of Amherst was identified and asked to leave the area.

>> Dec. 21, 2024

3:29 a.m., Pratt Field
ACPD is investigating the improper use of golf carts that may have damaged the grounds.

1:23 p.m., Morris Pratt Hall
ACPD received some drug paraphernalia from OSA room inspections.

11 p.m., Cohan Hall
ACPD took a past report of a person entering an unlocked room while the occupant was asleep. The person left without any interaction with the occupant.

>> Dec. 23, 2024

12:20 a.m., Keefe Health Center
ACPD responded to an intrusion alarm.

1:44 p.m., College Street
ACPD stopped a motor vehicle being operated on two flat tires. The car had hit a median and was attempting to get to a service station.

>> Dec. 24, 2024

12:20 p.m., King Hall
ACPD responded to a pre-fire alarm caused by cooking.

>> Dec. 26, 2024

10:33 a.m., Pontypool House
ACPD responded to an intrusion alarm caused by a contractor.

>> Dec. 27, 2024

9:02 a.m., Smith House
ACPD responded to an intrusion alarm. No cause was found.

>> Dec. 28, 2024

1:31 p.m., Wilson Admissions
ACPD responded to an intrusion alarm. No cause was found.

>> Dec. 29, 2024

6:15 a.m., Beneski Museum
ACPD responded to an intrusion alarm caused by employees.

>> Dec. 31, 2024

8:19 p.m., Morris Pratt Hall
ACPD responded to a call from an elevator emergency phone. No one was in need of services.

10:42 p.m., Cohan Hall
ACPD responded to a pre-fire alarm caused by cooking smoke.

>> Jan. 2, 2025

2:11 p.m., Service Building
An unknown individual attempted to purchase items using the Environmental Health & Safety account through a vendor.

8:01 p.m., Morris Pratt Hall
ACPD responded to a call from an elevator emergency phone. No one was in need of assistance.

>> Jan. 5, 2025

1:26 a.m., Valentine Residential Hall        
ACPD responded to a pre-fire alarm potentially caused by smoking.

6:00 a.m., Mayo-Smith Hall
Community Safety found damaged furniture and reported it to ACPD.

4:22 p.m., Beneski Museum
Property was stolen from a staff member’s wallet. ACPD identified the suspect.

>> Jan. 8, 2025

8:28 a.m., East Lot
A hydraulic line malfunctioned on a tractor-trailer and sprayed onto multiple vehicles. Environmental Health & Safety and ACPD responded.

8:05 p.m., Eighmy Powerhouse
ACPD and AFD responded to a fire alarm. The cause of activation was unfounded.

>> Jan. 11, 2025

1:14 a.m., The Quadrangle
ACPD stopped a motor vehicle being operated in the wrong direction on a one-way street.

7:59 p.m., College Street
ACPD took a report of harassment from the occupants of a passing car. The matter was referred to the Amherst Police as it occurred on a town road.

10:46 p.m., Gym Loop Road
ACPD investigated the unauthorized use of golf carts and identified several high school-aged suspects.

>> Jan. 12, 2025

12:05 a.m., Lipton House
Community Safety responded to a noise complaint and asked a group to quiet down.

4:14 p.m., Rental Housing Units
ACPD and AFD responded to a fire at a rental housing unit. A small fire on the porch was extinguished upon arrival.

4:16 p.m., Campus Grounds
ACPD investigated a 2-1-1-1 hang-up call. The call was confirmed to be accidental by an employee.

>> Jan. 14, 2025

12:33 p.m., Valentine Dining Hall
A fire alarm was received after the fire suppression system was activated. There was no smoke or fire.

12:35 p.m., Campus Grounds
A staff member reports they’re receiving harassment emails and voicemails. ACPD is investigating.

>> Jan. 15, 2025

12:05 p.m., Converse Lot
ACPD received an emergency call from a blue light phone with no response from the caller. The phone was found to be malfunctioning.

>> Jan. 16, 2025

12:38 a.m., Bike Path
While on patrol, an officer noticed what appeared to be a vehicle traveling on the bike path. Upon investigation, the vehicle was too far away to identify.

>> Jan. 17, 2025

8:10 a.m., Stirn Auditorium
ACPD and AFD responded to a fire alarm caused by work in the building.

8:21 a.m., Power/Co-Gen Plant
Environmental Health & Safety responded to a fire alarm caused by contractors.

5:57 p.m., Charles Drew House
ACPD responded to a pre-fire alarm caused by cooking smoke.

>> Jan. 19, 2025

1:55 p.m., Converse Hall
ACPD responded to a panic alarm activation. No one was in need of assistance.

5:23 p.m., Noah Webster Circle
ACPD took a report of a motor vehicle accident.

>> Jan. 20, 2025

2:02 a.m., Noah Webster Circle
A car was towed for violation of the Winter Parking Rules and impeding snow removal.

6:55 a.m., East Drive
ACPD responded to a motor vehicle accident after a vehicle slid into a stop sign.

>> Jan. 21, 2025

3:45 p.m., East Lot
ACPD took a report of a minor motor vehicle accident.

>> Jan. 26, 2025

3:52 p.m., Garman House
ACPD received a 2-1-1-1 emergency call from the wheelchair lift phone. The cause of activation was unfounded.

7:53 p.m., Quadrangle Drive
ACPD conducted a motor vehicle stop. A verbal warning was given.

10:57 p.m., Hitchcock Hall
ACPD responded to a pre-fire alarm. The cause of activation was burnt food.

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