Campus crime blotter for 02/14/11
February 13, 2011
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.
Jan. 27
- At 5 p.m., a student reported that his wallet was stolen while he was on the bus to class. One card in the wallet was later fraudulently used and not recovered. The wallet, minus the currency and the one card, but containing all the other contents was recovered and returned to the owner. Pending any further leads, this case is administratively closed.
Jan. 31
- At 8:23 a.m., an officer was dispatched to Founders Memorial Library on a report of criminal damage to state supported property. Graffiti was observed and documented on the inside of an elevator door. Due to lack of leads and pending any further information, this case is administratively closed.
- At 3:47 p.m., a theft was reported that occurred at the Campus Student Recreation Center. A driver’s license was stolen from a locker. Pending any leads or further information, this case is administratively closed.
Tuesday
- At 8:01 a.m., two subjects were questioned about an odor of cannabis and admitted to smoking marijuana. Jeffrey Hillborn, 22, of Lake Villa, revealed a small bag of cannabis and was arrested for possession of cannabis 30 grams and under. The other subject was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for possession of cannabis 30 grams and under and other cannabis control offenses.
- At 11:42 p.m., an officer investigating the odor of cannabis questioned the occupants of a particular room, all of who denied smoking cannabis. A consent search revealed several beers but no other contraband. One person was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor.
Wednesday
- At 11:20 p.m., officers investigated a cannabis complaint at Stevenson Towers North. One person received a referral to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.
Thursday
- At 5 p.m., officers observed and documented damage done to the outside mirror on a vehicle parked in Lot W. The incident occurred sometime between 5 p.m. on Feb. 8 and 5 p.m. on Feb. 10. Pending any leads or further information, this case is administratively closed.
- At 6:59 p.m., an individual at the Student Recreation Center was recognized as someone banned from campus. This case is pending investigation.
- At 11:28 p.m. officers conducting a building check of Lincoln Hall recognized an individual banned from campus and arrested Tequila Singleton, 21, of Chicago, pursuant to the banning order. Singleton was arrested for criminal trespass to land.
Friday
- At 12:26 a.m., a person was found to have unlawfully consumed alcohol. The person was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for illegal consumption by a minor.
- At 12:41 a.m., a person was found to unlawfully be in possession of alcohol. The person was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor.
- At 2:21 a.m., a person was found to unlawfully be in possession of alcohol. The person was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor.
- At 4:11 a.m., a person was found to have unlawfully consumed alcohol. The person was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for illegal consumption by a minor.
- At 1:36 p.m., a subject reported being harassed through the telephone. This case is open pending further investigation.
- At 5:58 p.m., a person was found to be possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. The person was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for possession of cannabis 30 grams and under.
Saturday
- At 1:52 a.m., officers were dispatched to a reported domestic situation. Once on scene, all involved individuals were identified and interviewed. Amanda Burzawa, 19, of Schaumburg, was placed under arrest and charged with battery. She was transported to the NIU Police Department, where she was booked and released after posting bond.
- At 2:54 a.m., a person was found to have unlawfully consumed alcohol. The person was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor.
- At 3:15 p.m., the theft of an unattended wallet was reported to have occurred near a basketball court at the Student Recreation Center. This case is open pending further investigation.
- At 10:05 p.m., a person was found to be unlawfully in possession of alcohol. The person was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor.
- At 11:58 p.m., while on a traffic stop, two passengers were found to unlawfully be in possession of alcohol. Both people were referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for unlawful possession of alcohol by a minor.