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.