POLICE BEAT


1 . March 8, 2007 - Burglary (Lot 4)

2. March 12, 2007 - Grand theft (Bldg. 14)

3. March 13, 2007 - Information (Bldg. 27) - An athletic coach at the University of North Florida found a baseball bat near Harmon Stadium that appeared to have blood and hair on it. The coach gave the bat to a University Police Department sergeant, who dispatched a UPD officer to the scene. The responding officer noticed green paint, grass and dirt on the bat as well. The bat was cracked six inches from its handle and was placed in JSO custody.

4. March 14, 2007 - Possession of alcoholic beverage by person under 21 (Bldg. Q of The Crossings)

5. March 15, 2007 - Alcohol investigation (Bldg. V of Osprey Cove)

6. March 15, 2007 - Petty theft (Bldg. 10)

7. March 15, 2007 - Criminal mischief (Bldg. R of The Crossings)

8. March 16, 2007 - Damaged property (Lot 18)

9. March 17, 2007 - Accidental injury (Lot 18)

10. March 19, 2007 - Possession of alcohol beverage by person under 21 (Bldg. U of Osprey Cove)

11. March 20, 2007 - Alcohol investigation (Bldg. W of Osprey Landing)

12. March 22, 2007 - Injured person (Bldg. 15)

13. March 25, 2007 - Fire (Lot 15) - A UPD officer was dispatched to the woods between lot 15 and Alumni Drive after a receiving a call that the woods were on fire. Upon arrival, the officer observed three resident assistants attempting to put out the fire with fire extinguishers. The officer noticed several plants were destroyed and began asking students if they saw anyone starting the fire. None of the students saw such activity. Upon departure, the officer saw two areas where small fires had been started near Alumni Drive. There are no suspects.

Compiled by Emily Bruce