Campus crime blotter for March 21

By Northern Star staff

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

March 9

At 11:30 p.m., a vehicle was stopped for having too many passengers. The odor of cannabis was detected and one occupant revealed a drug pipe. Another occupant revealed a can of beer. Both of them were referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct, one for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor and the other for possession of drug equipment.

March 10

At 12:42 p.m., an officer was dispatched to a fight in progress at Neptune East. This case is pending investigation.

At 9:46 p.m., a theft and credit card fraud were reported. This case is pending investigation.

At 10:01 p.m., an officer was dispatched to Grant South to investigate the odor of cannabis from a particular room. When questioned, the occupant admitted to smoking marijuana and also revealed a drug pipe. She was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for possession of cannabis 30 grams and under and possession of drug equipment.

At 10:21 p.m., an officer was dispatched to investigate the odor of cannabis from a particular room in Stevenson South. The occupant admitted to smoking marijuana and revealed drug paraphernalia and a small quantity of cannabis. He received a referral to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for possession of cannabis 30 grams and under and other cannabis control offenses.

March 11

At 2:57 a.m., during a building check of Douglas Hall, an officer smelled the odor of burnt cannabis. The room where the odor was coming from was identified, and the officer made contact with the resident of the room. He voluntarily relinquished some cannabis and a smoking pipe. Patrick Wendling, 19, of Homer Glen, was placed under arrest for unlawful possession of cannabis and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He was transported to the NIU Police Department, where he was booked and released after posting bond.

At 2:57 a.m., during a building check of Grant Towers South, an officer smelled the odor of burnt cannabis. The room where the odor was coming from was identified, and the officer made contact with the residents of the room. While conversing with the residents, it was determined that both subjects had unlawfully consumed alcohol. Both individuals were placed under arrest. Joseph Boris, 19, of Streamwood, was charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and unlawful consumption of alcohol. He was transported to the NIU Police Department, where he was booked and released on an I-bond. David Sohn, 19, of DeKalb, was charged with unlawful possession of cannabis and unlawful consumption of alcohol. He was transported to the NIU Police Department, where he was booked and released after posting bond.

At 4:04 a.m., a subject was found to unlawfully be in possession of alcohol. Melissa Daciolas, 18, of Roselle, was placed under arrest and transported to the NIU Police Department. Daciolas was booked and later released on an I-bond.

At 9:28 a.m., officers were dispatched to the report of a belligerent person at Parking Services. Once on scene, all involved parties were interviewed. Due to the fact that Parking Services did not wish to sign a complaint, the offender was released and referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for obstructing and resisting a peace officer & disorderly conduct.

At 1:59 p.m., the theft of an item was reported to have occurred at Founder’s Memorial Library. This case is open pending further investigation.

At 3:18 p.m., the theft of a cell phone and MP3 player was reported to have occurred from Douglas Hall. The items were left unattended in a classroom. This case is open and pending further investigation.

March 12

At 1:43 a.m., after being questioned by officers, two residents of Neptune North admitted to possession of cannabis and drug equipment. John Ott, 18, of West Dundee, and Matthew Grillo, 19, of Algonquin, were both arrested for possession of drug equipment.

At 3:47 a.m., a resident of Grant South was found to be illegally under the influence of alcohol. She was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor.

Monday

At 3:24 p.m., a domestic battery was reported that occurred at Neptune West. There were no visible injuries to either person involved. Both students were referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct.

Tuesday

At 11:26 p.m., an officer investigating a verbal altercation at Douglas Hall discovered that one of the subjects was banned from all NIU property. The warrant was served by another agency for criminal trespass to land.

Wednesday

At 12:50 a.m., a student at Northern View Apartments reported a theft of several items. This case is pending investigation.

At 1:08 p.m., there was a report of deceptive practices at Swen Parson Hall. This case is pending investigation.