Crime on Campus

Feb 4

An assault was reported behind Joe’s Smoke Shop on Congress Street in Portland. USM Police contacted Portland Police. The person who was allegedly assaulted did not press charges.

Feb 4

Two students in Dickey-Wood were reported arguing about “marijuana and a girl.” When an officer arrived, they said they were just having a “friendly argument.”

Feb 6

A burglary was reported in Gorham.

Feb 6

Report of illegal use of computers at Corthell Hall.

Feb 6

Damage reported to a student’s car in Gorham’s G-8 parking lot.

Feb 7

A mirror was stolen from a vehicle in Gorham’s lot G-16

Feb 7

Students were caught bringing alcohol into Phillipi Hall and charged with criminal tresspassing.

Feb 7

An assault was reported at the Delta Chi fraternity. A female student would not answer her door or phone for the police afterward.

Feb 8

An exit sign was broken at Portland Hall.

Feb 9

A flat screen monitor was stolen from a computer in Luther-Bonney hall. There was damage to one of the monitor’s cords, which was cut by the thief.

Feb 11

A student who lives off campus reported an incident of harassment on campus.

Feb 11

A student in Dickey-Wood was transported to Maine Medical Center.

Feb 12

A room in Portland Hall was written up for a marijuana violation.

Feb 12

A student reported his wallet stolen from a room in Hastings hall.

Feb 12

An unregistered car with no plates was abandoned in Gorham’s G2 parking lot.

Feb 12

A trash can was thrown against a mirror in one of Anderson’s fifth story bathrooms. Shattered glass was cleaned by a janitor, and police are investigating.

Feb 12

Four males with alcohol were reported behind the John Mitchell Center in Gorham. They were gone when police arrived to investigate.

Feb 13

A teenager was extremely drunk and vomiting in Gorham. His parents were called to pick him up, and he will be charged with criminal trespassing.

Feb 13

A separate teenager brought to the station, chorged with criminal trespassing and taken away by his parents.

Feb 16

A door in Upton was kicked in and had to be repaired before it could close and lock again.

Feb 17

Seth Therrien, a Gorham resident was arrested after a car accident behind the Towers. His blood alcohol level was 0.22%.

Feb 18

A Portland town resident complained of harassing phone calls from a USM number in Gorham. USM Police talked to someone who denied making the calls.