The Vice President of Student Services prepares this report to comply with the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act. The report is prepared in cooperation with the local law enforcement agencies surrounding our campus, our security office, the Vice President of Administrative Services, the Vice President of Student Services, and their designees.

Campus crime, arrest, and referral statistics include those reported to Campus Security, designated campus officials, and local law enforcement agencies. Hard copies of the report may also be obtained in Student Services in the Wilson Building, Room 1200 or by calling 919-209-2128. All prospective employees may obtain a hard copy from Human Resources in the Wilson Building, Room C1023 or by calling 919-209-2025.

Campus security procedures are available on the Safety and Security Information page.

Security Tips

• Always lock your car.
• Close all windows when the car is parked.
• Never leave valuables in plain view.  Lock them in the trunk or take them with you.
• Park in a well-lighted area.  Avoid parking near dumpsters, woods, large vans or trucks, or anything else that limits your visibility.
• Keep the keys to your home and car separate and never attach a tag with your name and address to your key ring.
• Never leave your purse, backpack, or briefcase in plain view and unattended.
• Avoid walking alone in the dark.

Report any criminal activities, suspicious individual, or emergencies to Johnston Community College Security at 631-2433, 634-0167, 631-2528 (Cleveland Center), 209-2591 (Workforce Development Center), or local law enforcement at 911.

Campus Crime Statistics

Offense	On Campus			Non Campus			Public Property
	2006	2007	2008	2006	2007	2008	2006	2007	2008
Murder/Non-Negligent Manslaughter	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Negligent Manslaughter	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex Offenses - Forcible	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Sex Offenses - Non-Forcible	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Robbery	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Aggravated Assault	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Burglary	0	0	2*	0	0	1	0	0	0
Motor Vehicle Theft	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Arson	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Liquor Law Arrests	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Liquor Law Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Drug Law Arrests	0	1	1**	0	0	0	0	0	0
Drug Law Arrests Referred for Disciplinary Action	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Illegal Weapons Possession Arrests	0	0	1***	0	0	0	0	0	0
Illegal Weapons Possession Violations Referred for Disciplinary Action	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

*Forcible entry of ATM machine in parking lot of Wilson Building
**On College Road
***Possession of a Knife

Hate Crimes

There were no reported hate crimes for the years 2006, 2007, 2008.

Campus Searches

Effective May 1, 2000, Johnston Community College joined forces with the Johnston County Sheriff's Department. In an effort to keep the college as safe as possible, the College has agreed to make available for search all areas of the college to include empty classrooms, parking lots, and hallways. Searches will be held randomly and unannounced. Questions concerning this agreement may be directed to the Office of Administrative Services at 919-209-2051.

STUDENT ASSAULTED, ROBBED

On Oct. 20, a female York University community member was robbed after 7 p.m., on the east side of the Harry W. Arthurs Common.

     The victim reported that the suspect was a black male with brown eyes, between six feet and six-footfour with a medium build and weighing between 180 and 240 lbs.
     He removed her glasses and broke them in front of her before stealing her iPod, said Toronto police.

 

    Cellphone stolen

 

The following day, two suspects approached a male victim, took his cell phone out of his hand, hit him over the head and fled the scene.

    Police said the altercation took place at the intersection of Assiniboine Rd. and Sentinel Rd. at around 9:30 p.m.
    The identities of the suspects are unknown at this time. Some York University students have suggested that security improvements should be made on campus.
    “This should not be happening. I heard that last year it happened too [ . . . ] Maybe some security improvements should be taken on the campus by the university and maybe by
    Toronto police,” said Imam Uddin, a biochemistry student.
    Physics student Anthony Hugh suggested security cameras should be part of the solution.
   “York University should put cameras in less-travelled places, like the fifth floor of the library.”

 

- Nicki Mossavarrahmani

The campus community did its part to combat crime Thursday during the fifth annual Moonlight Safety Walk.

The event, which took place from 6:30 to 8 p.m., allowed faculty, staff, police and student volunteers to separate and check various areas of the campus. Participants checked all blue light phones and looked for safety risks such as poorly lit areas, overgrown plants and tripping hazards, said Lt. Robyn Hearne of the University Police.

The campus is headed in the right direction in terms of safety, since violent crime has gone down, Hearne said. Despite safety measures on campus, students should still be cautious when passing through at night.

The Duke University Police Department has suspended, with pay, an officer charged in a “bondage rape” in Alabama where he allegedly gagged and handcuffed a woman in his car before violating her.

And the sheriff in Dothan, Ala., where Webster Delenn Simmons, 37, was charged Monday with felony first-degree rape and felony first-degree sodomy, said he believes the crime may not be an isolated event.

“I think there’s a real distinct possibility he’s done this before,” Sheriff Andy Hughes of Houston County said Tuesday. “We are alerting other law enforcement agencies nationwide to see if they have unsolved rapes like this. We would not be shocked at all if he had done this before.”

WESLEY P. HESTER TIMES-DISPATCH STAFF WRITER
Published: October 28, 2009

Two student journalists at James Madison University face judicial charges at the school after entering a dorm to get comments for a news story.

Tim Chapman, 21, of Chantilly, the editor-in-chief of the student newspaper The Breeze, and reporter Katie Hibson, 19, of Loudoun County, were charged by JMU's Office of Judicial Affairs with trespassing, disorderly conduct and noncompliance with an official request.

On Oct. 18, the two entered the Hillside Hall dormitory to interview students about an incident the previous day in which a female resident reported a trespasser peeking at her in the shower.

Chapman and Hibson, who say the school has violated their First Amendment rights, have found the support of the Student Press Law Center and the Society of Professional Journalists.

After the robbery early Sunday morning, the Champaign police department and the University police are taking action to increase public safety.

Joe Gallo, Lieutenant for the Champaign City police, confirms the crime alert sent to students by the Chief of Police Barbara O’Connor.

The victim was attacked across from the intersection of Third Street and White Street. He was unaware at first that the suspect was attempting to rob him. The suspect held what felt like a gun to the victim’s back and demanded money, which the victim then gave him. Gallo confirmed that the victim was unharmed.

“Unfortunately, periodically crimes like this happen,” Gallo said.

Morris appeared in last Tuesday’s Campus Crime section of The Daily Aztec. It was reported he allegedly threatened a student Oct. 10 at Tenochca Residence Hall. SDSU Police Lt. Lamine Secka said 25-year-old Morris was arrested after allegedly pinning a student against the wall and threatening him. Morris, who is not affiliated with SDSU, was arrested and transported to jail on suspicion of attempted robbery, false imprisonment, criminal threats and battery.

Friday, Oct. 9

7:20 a.m. A student reported the theft of personal property from their vehicle parked in Lot 11. The theft occurred between Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7:50 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:05 a.m.

3:10 p.m. A student reported the theft of personal property in the Milo Bail Student Center. The theft occurred on Thursday, Oct. 8 between 3:40 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 11

12:57 a.m. Campus Security responded to a noise complaint at University Village and discovered an alcohol violation. Omaha Police responded. Three students and six visitors were cited for minor in possession of alcohol. Three students were referred for disciplinary action.

2:20 a.m. Campus Security responded to a report of reckless driving on campus. The vehicle was found on University Drive West near Lot H. Omaha Police contacted Campus Security and reported other complaints concerning the vehicle. The driver, a student, was arrested by the Omaha Police Department for driving under the influence of alcohol. The passengers, two students and two visitors, were cited for minor in possession of alcohol. The three students were referred for disciplinary action.

2:30 a.m. While responding to the incident above, Omaha Police observed another vehicle driving recklessly on campus. The vehicle was found at University Drive West near Lot H. The driver, a student, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The student was referred for disciplinary action.

3:50 a.m. Campus Security responded to a call from University Village regarding someone banging on windows. Investigation discovered an alcohol violation. Three students were referred for disciplinary action.

Monday, Oct. 12

10:30 a.m. A student reported the theft of personal property from their vehicle parked in Lot J. The theft occurred between Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m.

12:33 p.m. A student reported the theft of personal property from their vehicle parked in the First Christian Church parking lot. The theft occurred between 8:30 a.m. and 11:55 a.m.

4:10 p.m. A student reported vandalism to their vehicle parked in Lot A. The vandalism occurred between 3:50 p.m. and 6:10 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

12:50 a.m. While on patrol of Lot J, Campus Security discovered a controlled substance violation. Omaha Police responded. Two students were cited for possession of marijuana less than 1 ounce. One student was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. All three students were referred for disciplinary action.

Sunday, Oct. 18

1:57 a.m. Campus Security responded to Maverick Village regarding a female that could be heard crying and yelling from one of the suites. Investigation discovered an alcohol violation. The alcohol was disposed of. Three students were referred for disciplinary action.

Monday, Oct. 19

11:45 p.m. Campus Security responded to Maverick Village regarding a report of an unidentified male posing nude outside on a patio. The suspect could not be located.

Jogger reports suspicious person

A jogger reported a cyclist following her near Gibson Hall around 6:30 p.m. The jogger first saw the cyclist riding toward Freret Street as she jogged toward Gibson Hall. The cyclist turned around and began riding behind her. When the jogger stopped by an emergency call box near Gibson Hall the cyclist asked her, “Do you always stop by emergency phones?” and began heading back toward Freret Street. 

Cyclist collides with golf cart

A cyclist was traveling the wrong way on Newcomb Place when he collided with a golf cart in a crosswalk. The cyclist was thrown from his bike and sustained a two-inch cut to his face. Tulane Emergency Medical Services transported the cyclist to a local hospital. The Tulane University Police Department charged the cyclist with operating a vehicle against traffic.

Student charged with drug possession

An anonymous caller reported seeing a student who smelled of marijuana trying to enter Willow Residences. TUPD searched the student, who had bloodshot eyes and was slow to respond. They found rolling papers, a lighter and a baggie of marijuana. TUPD charged the student, turned the student over to New Orleans Police, and brought the student to Central Lockup.

Guitar found at the Lavin-Bernick Center

UNICCO workers told TUPD they found a guitar and its case while cleaning the LBC food court Oct. 10. The guitar and case are being stored until they are claimed.

Tuesday, Oct. 13

Officers contacted seven individuals who admitted to smoking marijuana near the Staff Human Resource Center. After patting down the suspects, police found a small black leather case that contained two glass pipes, which were confiscated for destruction. Authorities issued the suspects trespass warnings and Uniform Controlled Substance Act warnings.

Wednesday, Oct. 14

A student attending a UW Marching Band practice left her backpack in a cubicle inside the storage room used for the band. When she returned, the iPod Touch that had been in the front zipper pocket was missing, along with the case and headphones. The estimated loss is $387.49, and the case was referred to UW Police Department (UWPD) detectives.

Saturday, Oct. 17

A victim reported that his sunglasses, MP3 player, speaker and CDs were stolen from his vehicle in the N11 parking lot. The estimated loss is $954.00; the vehicle showed no signs of forced entry.

The hard drive of a Dell computer in Merrill Hall was damaged, and a memory card in the device was stolen. The computer belonged to the university, and the estimated damage is $600. There were no signs of forced entry.

Sunday, Oct. 18

Around 9:50 p.m., a student was robbed at gunpoint near Northeast 42nd Street and 9th Avenue Northeast as she was walking. Seattle Police Department officers located the suspects in the vicinity, and they were positively identified by the victim and booked into King County Jail. The criminals are believed to have been involved in another robbery that occurred near 65th Street and Woodlawn Avenue Northeast.

After observing an individual attempting to hide or conceal something from view, officers pressed for information. The suspect confessed that he had a small amount of marijuana and a marijuana pipe on his person, and was placed under arrest. He was cooperative with authorities and was released with a warning on the scene.

Tuesday, Oct. 20

An unknown suspect smashed the driver’s-side window of a car in the E9 parking lot. Nothing was taken from the vehicle, and there were no suspects at the time of the report.

The UWPD received a report via email that a man in Suzzallo Library exposed his genitalia in the aisle of the second floor. The complainant was able to videotape the suspect but didn’t manage to capture his face because she was sitting on the floor.

The UWPD provides the information for this column.

Reach reporter Lexie Krell at news@dailyuw.com.