Crime Log 2009-2010
This page chronicles crimes committed on campus during the 2009-2010 academic year (July 1 - June 30). You may also view FBI Crime Statistics for the past three academic years or the Crime Log Archive.
| Case 2010022416 - Parking Offense reported on: 2/22/2010 | |
| Occurred: | 2/22/2010 2:00:00 AM - 2/22/2010 2:30:00 AM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | Police reported multiple complaints received by motorists about a vehicle parked in front of the College. Identified as a resident's car. Unable to locate the owner. Vehicle was towed by police due to creation of a hazard. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Case 2010022121 - Suspicious Activity reported on: 2/21/2010 | |
| Occurred: | 2/21/2010 12:55:00 AM - 2/21/2010 1:05:00 AM |
| Location: | Main Hall |
| Description: | Fire alarm activated in Main Hall. Cause determined as burned food in the 2nd floor kitchen. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Case 2010022020 - Suspicious Activity reported on: 2/20/2010 | |
| Occurred: | 2/20/2010 11:35:00 PM - 2/20/2010 11:55:00 PM |
| Location: | Wright Hall |
| Description: | Fire alarm activated in Wright Hall. No cause determined. Appeared to be malicious. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Case 2010021922 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 2/19/2010 | |
| Occurred: | 2/19/2010 3:50:00 PM - 2/19/2010 4:10:00 PM |
| Location: | Main Hall |
| Description: | A staff member reported that a suspicious man was in front of Main Hall asking information of passersby. Campus security officers assisted the man, determining that he was lost. Lynchburg police were contacted and responded. The man was escorted to his home. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Case 2010021419 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 2/14/2010 | |
| Occurred: | 2/14/2010 4:30:00 PM - 2/14/2010 5:30:00 PM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | Resident reported that while riding a bicycle on Rivermont, passengers in a passing vehicle shouted obscenities. Later, the vehicle attempted to hit him. The rider was not injured. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Update: | Resident did not want to contact Lynchburg police. - updated 2/14/2010 |
| Case 2010021218 - Drunk in Public reported on: 2/12/2010 | |
| Occurred: | 2/12/2010 7:00:00 PM - 2/12/2010 7:30:00 PM |
| Location: | Smith Hall |
| Description: | Campus Security received a report of an intoxicated resident. |
| Disposition: | Closed with Referral |
| Update: | Assistance provided including medical attention. - updated 2/15/2010 |
| Case 2010020615 - Suspicious Activity reported on: 2/6/2010 | |
| Occurred: | 2/6/2010 1:30:00 AM - 2/6/2010 2:00:00 AM |
| Location: | Webb Hall |
| Description: | An anonymous caller reported that a sexual assault had allegedly occurred in a residence hall. Campus security officers, residence life and Lynchburg police were notified. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Update: | Investigation revealed that the call was determined to be a false report. - updated 2/10/2010 |
| Case 2010012814 - Vandalism reported on: 1/27/2010 | |
| Occurred: | 1/27/2010 12:00:00 PM - 1/27/2010 2:00:00 PM |
| Location: | Bell Parking Lot |
| Description: | Resident reported that their car had been vandalized. Lynchburg police were notified. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Update: | Investigation closed - updated 2/24/2010 |
| Case 2009121313 - Larceny reported on: 12/13/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 12/12/2009 11:00:00 PM - 12/13/2009 6:00:00 AM |
| Location: | Main Hall |
| Description: | While conducting campus patrols, Security Officers noted several internal department signs had been removed in Main and Thoresen Halls. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Case 2009121212 - Larceny reported on: 12/12/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 12/12/2009 - 12/12/2009 1:10:00 AM |
| Location: | West Hall |
| Description: | Resident reported that some personal items were taken from the hall restroom area. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Case 2009120311 - Vandalism reported on: 12/3/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 12/2/2009 8:15:00 PM - 12/3/2009 2:00:00 PM |
| Location: | Bell Parking Lot |
| Description: | A staff employee reported their car had been vandalized. Multiple areas of damage were noted. A report was filed with Lynchburg police. |
| Disposition: | Closed with Referral |
| Update: | Investigation complete. - updated 2/24/2010 |
| Case 2009112110 - Vandalism reported on: 11/21/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 11/21/2009 11:45:00 PM - 11/22/2009 12:05:00 AM |
| Location: | Main Hall |
| Description: | Campus Security Officers responded to a fire alarm on the 4th floor of Main Hall. Upon arrival, officers observed that a chemical fire extinguisher had been maliciously discharged in the hallway. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Update: | Chemical residue was removed by Buildings and Grounds. Further investigation is underway. - updated 11/22/2009 |
| Case 2009111908 - Larceny reported on: 11/19/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 11/19/2009 3:00:00 PM - 11/19/2009 4:00:00 PM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | Reports from a Quinlan resident and an Athletics staff member stated that an unidentified male was seen acting suspiciously in the area. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Update: | Campus Security Officers determined that multiple thefts occurred from the new Athletic field and from the parking lot of the Maier Museum. Lynchburg police responded and are investigating. The male was not located. - updated 11/19/2009 |
| Case 2009112109 - Larceny reported on: 11/21/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 11/19/2009 11:45:00 AM - 11/19/2009 12:30:00 PM |
| Location: | Cheatham Dining Hall |
| Description: | Resident reported that his laptop computer was missing. This was reported to Lynchburg police. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Update: | Resident reported that the computer was returned to him on this date. Police were notified of the resolution. - updated 11/23/2009 |
| Case 2009111407 - Vandalism reported on: 11/14/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 11/14/2009 - 11/14/2009 12:45:00 AM |
| Location: | Bell Hall |
| Description: | Resident reported that a glass had been broken in the Bell Hall rear entry door. Buildings and Grounds secured the opening until further repairs could be made. |
| Disposition: | Closed with Referral |
| Update: | Further investigation revealed that a resident had broken the window. - updated 11/14/2009 |
| Case 2009111206 - Auto Accident reported on: 11/12/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 11/12/2009 12:45:00 AM - 11/12/2009 12:55:00 AM |
| Location: | Bell Parking Lot |
| Description: | Residents reported witnessing an unknown vehicle strike another resident's car in the Bell parking lot. A license plate number of the suspect's was provided. |
| Disposition: | Closed with Referral |
| Update: | Suspect vehicle information was provided to Lynchburg police. The vehicle owner was identified and the matter was resolved without criminal charges being filed. - updated 11/12/2009 |
| Case 2009111105 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 11/11/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 11/11/2009 11:55:00 PM - 11/12/2009 12:05:00 AM |
| Location: | Lipscomb Library |
| Description: | A Library staff member reported seeing a male who was barred from campus properties in the Library. |
| Disposition: | Unfounded/Undetermined |
| Update: | Campus Security Officers responded, but were unable to locate the man. Officers conducted additional patrols for the remainder of the night. - updated 11/12/2009 |
| Case 2009110604 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 11/6/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 11/6/2009 10:30:00 AM - 11/6/2009 11:00:00 AM |
| Location: | Bookshop Parking Lot |
| Description: | Macon Book Shop employee reported a suspicious male in the area. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Update: | Campus Security Officers responded and determined that the man was the same male who was identified on campus two days earlier. Lynchburg police were notified to investigate further. - updated 11/6/2009 |
| Case 2009110403 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 11/4/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 11/4/2009 10:25:00 AM - 11/4/2009 10:45:00 AM |
| Location: | Cheatham Dining Hall |
| Description: | Resident reported that a suspicious male was loitering in and aroung the Dining Hall. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Update: | Campus Security Officers responded and approached the man. Identified as having no affiliation with the College and was asked to leave campus. - updated 11/24/2009 |
| Case 2009103100 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 10/31/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 10/31/2009 11:30:00 AM - 10/31/2009 12:00:00 PM |
| Location: | Main Hall |
| Description: | Resident reported seeing an unidentified man in the Student Center acting suspiciously. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Update: | Campus Security Officers responded and approached the man. He was identified as graduate student. - updated 11/24/2009 |
| Case 2009103001 - Larceny reported on: 10/30/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 10/29/2009 4:00:00 PM - 10/30/2009 6:30:00 PM |
| Location: | Main Hall |
| Description: | Resident report that their bicycle was missing. The bike was secured to the steel rack. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Update: | Reported to Lynchburg police. - updated 11/24/2009 |
| Case 2009110302 - Larceny reported on: 11/3/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 10/29/2009 10:30:00 AM - 11/2/2009 10:00:00 AM |
| Location: | Cheatham Dining Hall |
| Description: | Dining Services reported the theft of alcohol from a secure area. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Update: | Liquor and beer were taken from a Dining Services storage area. Storage cabinets were entered by force. Lynchburg police notified. - updated 11/24/2009 |
| Case 2009101499 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 10/14/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 10/14/2009 6:05:00 AM - 10/14/2009 6:20:00 AM |
| Location: | Wright Hall |
| Description: | Resident report hearing sounds possibly indicating that someone was breaking into their residence hall room. |
| Disposition: | Unfounded/Undetermined |
| Update: | Campus Security Officers responded...investigation revealed that steam heating pipes were expanding and contracting causing the noise. - updated 11/24/2009 |
| Case 2009101198 - Vandalism reported on: 10/11/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 10/11/2009 9:05:00 PM - 10/11/2009 10:15:00 PM |
| Location: | Bell Parking Lot |
| Description: | Resident reported that their car was vandalized while parked in the lower Bell parking lot. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Update: | No damage was realized. - updated 11/24/2009 |
| Case 2009101097 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 10/10/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 10/10/2009 12:08:00 AM - 10/10/2009 12:35:00 AM |
| Location: | Smith Hall |
| Description: | Resident reported an unidentified man lying in the bushes on front campus. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Update: | Campus Security Officers responded and found an extremely intoxicated male. A friend assisted the man, escorting him to his off-campus residence. - updated 11/24/2009 |
| Case 2009100896 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 10/8/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 10/8/2009 6:10:00 PM - 10/8/2009 7:20:00 PM |
| Location: | Webb Hall |
| Description: | Resident reported two unknown males acting suspiciously in front of Webb Hall. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Update: | Campus Security approached the men and found that they were friends of an invited guest. - updated 11/24/2009 |
| Case 2009100594 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 10/5/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 10/5/2009 5:40:00 AM - 10/5/2009 6:00:00 AM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | A resident reported that an unknown male had entered the residence hall. Campus security and police are investigating. A campus shelter-in-place directive was issued to the community as a protective measure. The directive was lifted by late morning. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Update: | Investigation by Lynchburg police resulted in the arrest of a local man for multiple criminal incidents occurring in the City. - updated 10/21/2009 |
| Case 2009092793 - Suspicious Activity reported on: 9/27/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 9/27/2009 2:40:00 AM - 9/27/2009 3:00:00 AM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | The Bell Hall fire alarm was activated due to the malicious use of a fire extinguisher. No fire was present, though someone had activated the extinguisher without cause. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Case 2009092592 - Suspicious Activity reported on: 9/25/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 9/25/2009 11:40:00 PM - 9/25/2009 11:55:00 PM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | Resident reported seeing a burning flame in front of the Houston Memorial Chapel. Campus Security Officer observed a group of students burning an article of clothing. Fire was extinguished and the group dispersed. |
| Disposition: | Closed with Referral |
| Case 2009092191 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 9/21/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 9/21/2009 10:00:00 AM - 9/21/2009 10:30:00 AM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | A Campus Security Officer observed a suspicious man sitting on the front lawn of the Casey Alumnae House. The man was believed to be the same person who was barred from campus property from a previous report. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Update: | Man disappeared prior to being approached. - updated 9/21/2009 |
| Case 2009091990 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 9/19/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 9/19/2009 4:00:00 PM - 9/19/2009 4:20:00 PM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | Campus Security Officers spotted a male on campus matching a similar description from previous hall incidents earlier in the month. Officers approached and questioned the man. The information obtained revealed that the male was not affiliated with the College in any way. He was asked to leave the property and not return. Follow up with police was initiated by Campus Security. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Update: | A campus ban was imposed upon the man. - updated 9/19/2009 |
| Case 2009091989 - Suspicious Activity reported on: 9/19/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 9/19/2009 2:00:00 AM - 9/19/2009 2:15:00 AM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | Fire alarm in Bell Hall was activated maliciously. The building was evacuated. No emergency existed. Residents returned without incident. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Case 2009091688 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 9/16/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 9/16/2009 9:00:00 PM - 9/16/2009 9:30:00 PM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | Students reported seeing an unidentified man in the student center. Additional residents reported seeing the man exit the doors from the Main Hall lobby. |
| Disposition: | Unfounded/Undetermined |
| Case 2009090984 - Suspicious Activity reported on: 9/9/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 9/8/2009 11:00:00 PM - 9/9/2009 7:15:00 AM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | Staff employee reported seeing a student's unoccupied car with the door open in the Bell student parking lot. Resident notified. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Update: | A flash drive was the only item removed from the car. - updated 9/9/2009 |
| Case 2009090885 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 9/8/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 9/8/2009 7:00:00 PM - 9/8/2009 7:45:00 PM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | Resident reported seeing a man of similar description from a previous incident from a Hall window. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Update: | Campus patrols increased by Security and Lynchburg police. - updated 9/8/2009 |
| Case 2009090883 - Suspicious Activity reported on: 9/8/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 9/7/2009 7:30:00 PM - 9/8/2009 10:00:00 AM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | Student reported that body damage had been done to their vehicle while parked in the Bell student parking lot. Incident was documented for insurance purposes. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Case 2009090582 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 9/6/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 9/5/2009 8:00:00 PM - 9/5/2009 8:15:00 PM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | Student reported an unknown male in the student center. Determined to be an acquaintance of a current resident. |
| Disposition: | Exceptional Cleared |
| Case 2009090387 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 9/3/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 9/3/2009 7:15:00 PM - 9/3/2009 8:45:00 PM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | Resident of Webb Hall reported seeing a suspicious, unidentified man in their building. As the man was approached by a resident, he ran toward an exit. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Update: | Campus Security and Lynchburg police continued additional patrols. Residence hall meetings were convened to discuss security and building access controls. - updated 9/4/2009 |
| Case 2009090186 - Suspicious Person(s) reported on: 9/1/2009 | |
| Occurred: | 9/1/2009 8:00:00 PM - 9/1/2009 8:30:00 PM |
| Location: | 2500 Block Rivermont Avenue |
| Description: | Residents of Webb Hall reported seeing a suspicious, unidentified man in their building. |
| Disposition: | Under Investigation |
| Update: | Campus Security and Lynchburg police are investigating. - updated 9/1/2009 |
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