Campus blotter for 10/20/10

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.

FRIDAY

  • At about 4:30 p.m., an officer took a report regarding an unlawful restraint. This case is pending investigation.
  • At about 10:49 p.m., an officer on patrol observed two females run behind a tree and urinate. Contact with the two revealed the odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from them. They admitted to being under the age of 21 and to consuming alcohol. They voluntarily emptied the remaining alcohol that was in their possession. They were given a verbal warning for unlawful consumption of alcohol by a minor.

SATURDAY

  • At about 12:49 a.m., a female subject that staggered into the Campus Recreation Center admitted to underage drinking and was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor.
  • At about 12:55 a.m., an officer on a building check of Neptune North noticed the odor of burnt cannabis from a particular room. The officer knocked and was allowed voluntary entry to the room. The occupant admitted he was preparing to smoke marijuana and revealed a pipe-like device with cannabis. He was referred to the Office of Community Standards and Student Conduct for possession of cannabis 30 GM and under and possession of drug equipment.
  • At about 3:12 p.m., Matthew D. Bucek, 25, of Schaumburg, was arrested for battery near the East Tailgate area.
  • At 6:07 p.m., a subject reported receiving a threatening letter in the mail. This case is pending investigation.
  • At about 6:59 p.m., there was a reported battery near Grant North. A subject lying on the ground stated he was attacked by five offenders, all of whom had cleared the scene. The subject refused treatment and was only able to give a vague description of the attackers. With no further information, this case is administratively closed.