Campus Police Log: May 19 to Aug. 29

>>August 29, 2021

11:51 p.m., The Octagon

An officer observed a group in an area that was restricted from use by caution tape and cones. The group left the area before the officer to speak with them.

>>August 26, 2021

12:50 p.m., Campus Grounds

An officer assisted the town police with a vehicle stuck under a bridge.

9:55 a.m., Kirby Drive

An officer responded to a report of an individual driving at a high rate of speed near a construction site. The officer spoke with the individual.

>>August 22, 2021

7:33 p.m., College St

An officer assisted the town police with traffic as a result of a fallen tree.

4:13 p.m., Moore

Officers responded to an individual stuck in the elevator. The individual was later released.

>>August 19, 2021

1:51 p.m., Campus Grounds

An officer received a report of past harassing behavior.

9:25 a.m., Churchill House 5 College

An officer placed a ticket on a vehicle parking on campus repeatedly and not registered with the College.

>>August 17, 2021

1:11 p.m., Seelye House

An officer took a report of a window broken from a rock being thrown through it.    

>>August 16, 2021

7:55 p.m., Webster Circle

An officer observed an unattended vehicle with a door left open. No one was in the area and there were no issues found when the owners returned.

>>August 13, 2021

3:39 p.m., Woodside/Northampton Road

The Town of Amherst Police Department charged Cakia Catwell of 12 Amherst Street, Springfield, MA with being under the age of 21 and in possession of alcohol.

>>August 11, 2021

1:46 p.m., Merrill Science

Environmental Health and Safety and an officer responded to an alarm and found it was set off by cut wires.

>>August 10, 2021

11:19 p.m., King

CSOs assisted an individual attempting to gain access to a building and their room.

10:34 p.m., Humphries House

An officer observed an unattended vehicle in a lot of a vacant building. There were no issues found.

>>August 7, 2021

7:23 p.m., Charles Pratt

An officer responded to an alarm and found it was set off by a bat. The bat was caught and then freed from the building.

>>August 4, 2021

11:12 a.m., Orr Rink Lot

An officer took a report of a minor motor vehicle crash with no injuries.

>>August 1, 2021

3:51 p.m., Mead Art Museum

Officers responded to a report of people on the roof. The group left upon officers' request, because the area is not permitted for use.

>>July 29, 2021

9:58 a.m., Boltwood Avenue

An officer stopped a vehicle traveling the wrong way down a one-way street.

>>July 28, 2021

10:28 p.m., Campus Grounds

An officer responded to a report of a bear walking in the area. No bear was found.

>>July 25, 2021

2:04 a.m., Northampton Road

An officer assisted the town police with an injured animal.

>>July 23, 2021

9:13 p.m., Farm Lane

An officer observed graffiti on a trailer.  

>>July 12, 2021

2:00 p.m., Amherst College Police Department

An individual not permitted to be on campus requested access to a building. The individual was denied access.

>>July 10, 2021

10:31 p.m., Greenway

Residential Life staff responded to a report of a loud group gathered.

>>July 5, 2021

4:53 p.m., Valentine Dining Hall

Officers responded to a report of a stolen shirt. Officers located the individuals involved and returned the shirt to the owner.

>>July 2, 2021

3:55 p.m., Merrill Science

An officer conducted a follow-up investigation after finding a broken window.

>>July 1, 2021

10:11 p.m., Merrill Science

Officers responded to an alarm and found two individuals entered a vacant building without permission.

>>June 25, 2021

5:35 a.m., Mill Lane

An officer assisted a motorist with a disabled motor vehicle.

11:58 a.m., College Street

Joseph Mangano of 24 Ackerly Lane, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY was arrested for two warrants for their arrest and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Licence.

11:03 p.m., Greenway

An officer responded to a complaint of music and a loud group gathered.

>>June 23, 2021

9:55 a.m., Pratt Field

An officer conducted follow up to a previously reported incident.

>>June 22, 2021

9:11 a.m., Campus Grounds

An individual was issued a Notice of No Trespass from Amherst College property.

9:34 a.m., Pratt Field

An officer took a report of a past motor vehicle accident where there was significant damage to a gate and the operator left the area and failed to report the crash.

1:08 p.m., Off Campus Locations

An officer took a report of an individual sending harassing emails and phone calls to numerous individuals on campus.  

>>June 18, 2021

8:59 p.m., Amherst Police Department

An officer responded to the town police department to assist with an individual they had under arrest.

>>June 13, 2021

8:55 p.m., The Octagon

An officer spoke with two individuals on the roof which is a prohibited area. They left the area without issue.

>>June 11, 2021

12:31 p.m., Valentine Dining Hall

An officer responded to an alarm and found it was a pull station activated with no active fire.

>>June 8, 2021

11:50 a.m., Greenway

An officer took a report of a minor motor vehicle accident with no injuries.

>>June 6, 2021

8:55 p.m., Greenway

Officers addressed a group of individuals on the basketball court not affiliated with the College. The group left upon the officers' request.

>>June 6, 2021

9:55 p.m., Book and Plow Farm

An officer spoke with two individuals not affiliated with the College and they left the area after being reminded no guests were permitted on campus.

>>June 4, 2021

10:03 a.m., Converse Lot

An officer responded to a report of an individual yelling and possibly in distress as a result of an argument. There were no issues and the two were sent on their way.

>>June 2, 2021

10:36 a.m., Pratt Field

An officer responded to a report of individuals in the area near construction. The group was leaving prior to the officers' arrival and were found to be employees.

>>June 1, 2021

10:40 a.m., Greenway C

Residential Life staff reported vandalism of an exit sign and addressed the individual that broke it.

8:08 p.m., Campus Grounds

An officer observed a group walking into the woods and heard music playing in the direction they walked. It is unknown where they ultimately went from there.

>>May 30, 2021

1:50 a.m., Farm Lane

An officer observed a broken cable that was initially used to block an entrance.

6:52 a.m., Valentine Loading Dock

An officer responded to a report that an individual trespassed from the College was on campus. The individual was not found in the area.

>>May 29, 2021

11:00 a.m., Kirby Drive

An officer took a report of a stolen sign. The sign was later recovered.

>>May 27, 2021

12:25 p.m., Campus Grounds

An officer took a report of a stolen bike.

5:21 p.m., Campus Grounds

EH&S responded to a report of a bird in distress. The bird was relocated to the woods.  

11:05 p.m., Greenway

CSAs and a CSO addressed a group gathered and refused to follow COVID guidelines.

11:33 p.m., Campus Grounds

Officers responded to a large group gathered at a tent. The group dispersed.

>>May 25, 2021

7:25 p.m., Greenway

Community Safety Ambassadors, Residential Life staff, and an officer responded to a request to address individuals not affiliated with the College and violating COVID guidelines.

10:09 p.m., College Street

An officer responded to a report of an individual rummaging through a bag and leaving something behind. A muffler was found in the area and there were no issues.

10:11 p.m., Greenway

An officer responded to a report of non-Amherst College students using the Greenway Basketball court. The group left upon the officer's arrival.

>>May 24, 2021

1:07 a.m., 79 South Pleasant Street

An officer observed an unauthorized use of a College dumpster. No one was found in the area.

1:14 a.m., Plimpton

An officer observed a group of people inside a building that was supposed to be vacant. The group left the area upon the officer's request.

5:33 a.m., Farm Lane

An officer observed an open storage container and no one in the area. The officer closed the container.

2:55 p.m., New Science Center

The Detective followed up with an individual that reported stalking.

7:15 p.m., Memorial Hill

A CSO responded to a report of individuals not affiliated with the College riding bicycles in the Quadrangle. They were asked to leave campus.

>>May 23, 2021

2:06 a.m., Stearns

Residential Life staff responded to a report of loud yelling.

8:22 a.m., Keefe Campus Center

An officer took a report of an individual receiving continuous unwanted calls and electronic contact. The individual was offered various options to address this.    

>>May 22, 2021

12:15 a.m., Campus Grounds

A Community Service Officer and officers responded to a report of loud music and a large gathering. The group dispersed upon their arrival.

12:32 a.m., Book and Plow Farm

An officer observed a group gathered with alcohol. Upon seeing the officer, they left the area.

2:09 a.m., Campus Grounds

An officer responded to a report of loud music. The group dispersed.

>>May 19, 2021

10:35 a.m., Quadrangle Road

An officer responded to a report from a motorist that nearly hit someone skateboarding into the road. Two people skateboarding were advised to move from the dangerous area.

8:18 p.m., Campus Grounds

A CSO addressed a group playing a drinking game. The group dispersed. An officer stood by in the area in case their assistance was needed.

>>May 19, 2021

10:47 a.m., Webster Circle

Residential Life staff, CSAs, CSOs, and officers responded to a large unauthorized party with alcohol and not following COVID guidelines. The group was dispersed.