Vandalized vehicles highlight police log

Tuesday, Sept. 30

12:09 a.m. An officer reported a Saturn with the rear window broken and the stereo missing in Lot 32 on Massachusetts Ave.

9:54 a.m. An officer reported that someone tore up a two-foot square piece of sod from the softball complex and another from the football field.

9:58 a.m. One person was transported from Prince Hall to Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

11:27 a.m. A party reported the attempted theft of a wallet from Brett Hall.

1:01 p.m. Officers received a report of a subject smashing parking meters in Lot 31. The offender will pay restitution to Parking Services.

4:27 p.m. A caller reported that his chair was stolen. The responding officer reported that the chair was returned.

7:39 p.m. A party reported that someone had smashed his passenger's side window, stole his stereo, T.V. system and middle console from Lot 33 on University Drive.

9:48 p.m. A party reported an odor of marijuana in John Adams Tower. The responding officer reported that no odor was detected.

11:05 p.m. A party reported an odor of marijuana in Kennedy Tower. The responding officer reported that no odor was detected and the residents were spoken to about the noise.

Wednesday, Oct. 1

12:13 a.m. An officer reported a car with its driver's window smashed in Lot 22 on University Drive. The officer stated that it appeared someone had tried to remove the stereo. The officer and cadets checked car-to-car and the victim was given transportation to Washington Tower.

1:24 a.m. A cadet reported suspicious movement inside a vehicle in Lot 11 on Stadium Drive. The responding officer reported that the subject checked OK.

7:36 a.m. An elevator door was reported kicked off its tracks in Kennedy Tower causing $500 worth of damage.

11:45 a.m. A party in James Hall reported receiving several phone calls of a sexual nature from a male. She was not sure whether the calls came from on or off campus. A report was taken.

1:22 a.m. A caller reported what appeared to be a gun lying underneath a large tree near the mobile trailer on Eastman Lane. The responding officer reported that it was either a BB gun or an airgun. The officer secured the weapon and brought it into the station.

1:44 p.m. A caller reported her stereo stolen from her car in Lot 44 near Sylvan.

4:35 p.m. A report of a vehicle broken into in Lot 13 on Olympia Drive was received. The stereo, CDs and other car parts were stolen and damaged.

4:53 p.m. A party reported a minor motor vehicle accident at the Robsham Visitors Center, and requested an officer to mediate the problem. Insurance information was exchanged.

5:45 p.m. A party observed a college-aged male exiting the side door of Hampshire Dining Commons carrying a full box of ice cream bars. Officers were unable to locate the subject. An investigation is pending.

8:05 p.m. Campus Center Security requested assistance with an unruly subject in the Student Union. Christopher Quinn, 45, of 109 Washington St., Keene, N.H., was arrested on a warrant.

10:22 p.m. An officer responded to an odor of marijuana in Coolidge Hall.

11:44 p.m. An officer responded to two reports of an odor of marijuana in Gorman Hall.

11:46 p.m. A fire alarm activation in John Adams Hall was reported. Environmental Health and Safety reported that the alarm was due to burnt popcorn.

11:56 p.m. A party reported that someone had cut off her vehicle antenna on Thatcher Way. The party reported that her antenna was worth $30. A report was taken.

Thursday, Oct. 2

1:39 a.m. An intoxicated person from Johnson Hall was transported to Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

2:51 a.m. An officer reported a crowd gathering in the Southwest Mall. Three calls were received regarding a subject throwing lit objects at Washington Tower. The officer reported that several groups had been dispersed.

10:12 a.m. A party called to request an officer to trespass a few "homeless" people who had been hanging around for the past few weeks and eating at the hotel's continental breakfast buffet. The party stated that the people were not eating right now but had been seen with coffee earlier. The officer spoke to the subjects in the lobby of the hotel and advised them to move on.

3:03 p.m. A resident reported an odor of marijuana coming from outside a room in Washington Tower. The responding officer reported that he was unable to detect an odor in the hallway outside the room.

5 p.m. An officer responded to a report that a member of the custodial staff and a student were involved in a verbal argument including racial slurs, concerning a traffic dispute in Knowles Engineering Building. An officer spoke with the parties and determined that no threats of violence occurred.

5:10 p.m. A party reported receiving several phone calls from an unknown person and stated that the subject knew her roommate's name. The officer provided the parties with his call number and advised the parties to have their phone number changed through the telecommunications office.

7:20 p.m. A caller from Brown Hall reported that their cell phone was either lost or stolen approximately two weeks ago from a lounge in Washington Hall.

7:35 p.m. Amherst police department requested assistance serving a summons in Crampton Hall.

9:50 p.m. An officer requested assistance with a group coming to a vehicle with empty duffle bags to unload alcohol. Kristen Stenstrom, 18, of 32 Buchanan Rd. Boston, MA and Anne Roddy, 18, of 47 Strafford St, Boston, MA were arrested for being minors in possession of alcohol.

Friday Oct. 3

12:02 a.m. A party reported an odor of marijuana coming from a room in McNamara Hall. The responding officer reported that the odor was detected in the lounge area and the resident assistant was advised.

1:20 a.m. A noise complaint was reported in the Orchard Hill Bowl. An officer stated that a group of subjects playing wiffle ball were advised to keep the noise down.

1:58 a.m. Police cadets reported several subjects crouched down in the west end of Lot 11 checking vehicles. Officers checked car-to-car and found two vehicles with windows smashed. Thermal imaging was requested from the fire department to locate the subjects. Orange cards were left on the vehicles.