Campus blotter for 10/11/11

By Northern Star staff

The following was taken from the University Police. Anyone mentioned is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The University Police Department provides police reports on the Web at finfacil.niu.edu/PublicSafety.

Saturday

  • At 1:32 p.m. while completing a building check of Neptune North, an officer noticed an intoxicated student. The officer determined the student was a minor. She was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct.
  • At 2:04 a.m. while on patrol of the Douglas Hall lobby, an officer identified an intoxicated student losing his balance while attempting to sit on a bench. After a brief conversation, the student admitted to drinking alcohol underage and was given a verbal warning.
  • At 3 a.m. while on patrol of the exterior of Lincoln Hall, an officer identified a student who appeared to be ill. After a brief conversation, the officer determined the student had consumed alcohol and was a minor. The student was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct.
  • At 12:53 p.m. officers were called to lot 15E for damage to the front passenger side fender of a vehicle. Photos and a report were taken, but due to lack of leads this case has been administratively closed.