Compiled by Gabriella Ciuffetelli
On March 11, an RD who was conducting a health and safety inspection in Vander Poel Hall discovered a Ziploc bag containing a small amount of marijuana and a pipe in one of the rooms. PS confiscated both items and the resident was issued a referral to the Office of Community Standards.
On March 11, while on patrol, PS observed a group of individuals playing football on the intramural field on South campus opposite Margiotta Hall, without authorization. PS asked the group to stop playing football on the field. After they were spoken to, one of the individuals remained uncooperative. He was later identified as a nonstudent. The individual was banned from the campus.
On March 12, PS responded to a noise complaint in Orange House. PS keyed into the room in question and discovered that the resident had at least seven guests. The guests were cleared from the room and the resident was issued a referral to the Office of Community Standards for loud music and violation of the guest policy.
On March 12, PS received a report that there was an odor of marijuana emitting from a room in Vander Poel Hall. When questioned, the resident admitted he was smoking marijuana inside the room. There was no drug paraphernalia or drugs recovered, and the student was issued a referral to the Office of Community Standards.
On March 12, a PS officer on patrol in the Netherlands Complex observed two students piggybacking through the turnstile. Both students were under 21 and were carrying open 24 oz. cans of beer. PS confiscated and destroyed the cans, and both students received referrals to the Office of Community Standards.
On March 12, an RSR in Constitution Hall reported to PS that there was a disruptive student at the location. The student became aggressive when the RSR tried to take his ID card. He also spit on the floor on his way out. When PS responded to the scene the student was no longer there. The student was later found intoxicated in the lobby of Estabrook Hall. An NCPD ambulance responded and the student was transported to the NUMC. He was also issued a referral to the Office of Community Standards.
On March 12, an RSR in Constitution Hall reported to PS that there were several disruptive people in the lobby. PS responded and issued three referrals to the Office of Community Standards to the individuals for harassment.
On March 13, one of the vendors for the Long Island Pen Show reported to PS that an Aurora Optima pen with black trim valued at $790 was removed from the display table in the Student Center by an unknown person. NCPD responded and prepared a report of larceny.
On March 13, two students reported to PS that they placed their ID cards and room keys in an unsecured locker in the Fitness Center. When they returned after working out, their cards and keys were missing. An unsuccessful search was conducted. Hofstra card services and the lock shop were notified to deactivate their ID cards and change their dorm locks.
On March 13, a Hofstra student reported that her wallet was stolen on March 9 while attending the Circle of Sisterhood dance in Monroe Hall. The wallet had her Virginia driver’s license, Hofstra ID and credit card. She then reported that someone tried to illegally use her credit card on March 10. Hofstra card services was notified and the lock shop was notified for a lock change. Police assistance was declined.
On March 17, an RD reported to PS that they discovered a small bag containing marijuana and a pipe that contained marijuana residue while doing a health and safety inspection in Amsterdam House. These items were confiscated and a referral to the Office of Community Standards was issued to the resident.
