Police Log: Feb. 17 to Feb. 24

>> Feb. 17, 2026

7:36 a.m., Wilson Admissions
ACPD responded to an intrusion alarm. The cause of activation was accidental by an employee.

10:16 p.m., The Quadrangle
ACPD responded to a report of an individual yelling in the quad. They were gone upon officers arrival, and no other issues were found.

>> Feb. 18, 2026

10:17 a.m., Eighmy Powerhouse 
ACPD responded to take a report of minor damage to a vehicle. 

1:41 p.m., Student Center & Dining Commons Site
ACPD responded to take possession of some narcotics that were found in the construction site.

>> Feb. 20, 2026

9:53 a.m., Campus Grounds
ACPD received a mobile blue light alarm on the Safety App. It was accidental. 

12:21 p.m., Campus Grounds
ACPD investigated an unattended call to the emergency line. Upon contact, no one was in need of services.

8:23 p.m., Orr Rink
ACPD removed a spectator who was disrupting the hockey game. 

>> Feb. 21, 2026

7:03 p.m., James Hall
Community Safety responded to a noise complaint. 

7:17 p.m., Hastings Apartments
ACPD responded to a report of an unhoused person sleeping in the entryway. The person was cooperative and unaware they were on Amherst College property. They left after speaking with the police. 

7:03 p.m., Arms Music Building
ACPD responded to a report of a conflict between two students. The matter was referred to student affairs.

>> Feb. 22, 2026

11:35 a.m., Wilson Admissions
ACPD responded to an intrusion alarm. The cause of activation was accidental by an employee.

10:02 p.m., Cohan Hall
While reviewing video footage related to a disturbance, several individuals were observed urinating near the entrance of a residential hall.

>> Feb. 23, 2026

12:35 a.m., East Drive
ACPD took a report of a minor motor vehicle accident.

9:52 a.m., Amherst College Police Department
ACPD received a call on the emergency line. The caller disconnected and was unable to be contacted.

>> Feb. 24, 2026

12:36 a.m., East Drive
A student reports falling victim to an attempted extortion scheme. ACPD responded to investigate.

6:44 a.m., Scott House
ACPD responded to an intrusion alarm. The cause of activation was accidental by an employee.