Closet boyfriend

An officer arrested a male for criminal trespass in Androscoggin Hall at 1:15 p.m. on Nov. 17 after he discovered the individual hiding in the closet. The officer was interviewing a first-floor resident as part of a follow-up investigation on the vandalism spree that occurred Homecoming Weekend. He observed some clothes moving in the closet and moved the clothing aside to find the resident's boyfriend, Kyle Little, 18, Milford, Mass. The Dean of Students had issued Little a letter on Nov. 5 advising him not to return to residence halls or he would be treated as a criminal trespasser. Little was allegedly involved with an estimated $800 damage to the MCA earlier this year. Little was placed under arrest for criminal trespass, charged with violation of condition of release for committing a new crime on bail and transported to Penobscot County Jail.

Elevator trap

Police received a call for help from three people stuck in an elevator in Hancock Hall at 7:29 p.m. on Nov. 16. Police and the Orono Fire Department responded and were able to free the individuals. The elevator was placed out of service until it could be checked.

Trail of glass

A custodian in Neville Hall reported a broken north-side window at 5:45 a.m. on Nov. 17. The window was part of the fire exit. Estimated damage is $250.

An officer performing property checks discovered a broken basement window on the south side of the Canadian American Center at 11:06 p.m. on Nov. 16. Estimated damage is $50.

Police received a report of a broken window to the door of Oxford Hall at 2:03 a.m. on Nov. 16. It appears to have been kicked in. Estimated damage is $100.

Handicap hogs

Police received report of several handicap violations in the Alfond Arena Parking Lot at 8:36 p.m. on Nov. 16. The complainant had a handicap placard but was unable to find a parking spot due to unwarranted parking. Officers arrived and ticketed four vehicles in violation.

Incredible hulk at large?

A phone and a water fountain were ripped from the wall in Androscoggin Hall sometime between 3 and 3:44 a.m. on Nov. 16. The phone by the entry of the hall was completely torn from the wall. The first-floor south-side fountain was hanging by its pipes. The damage was significant, according to police. Public Safety asks anyone with information to contact them. If they are unable to find the individual(s) responsible, the damage will be estimated and charged as student dorm damage for all Androscoggin residents to pay.

Concerned caller

A worried friend called Public Safety to Patch Hall to check on an intoxicated male at 1:38 a.m. on Nov. 15. UVAC and police responded and found the 22-year-old resident to be conscious and alert. He refused to be transported to the hospital.

Boisterous brotherhood

A resident of College Avenue reported a noise complaint that brought officers to the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house at 11:40 p.m. on Nov. 14. The complainant reported a loud argument. House officials told officers the disturbance had been caused by an intoxicated fraternity brother who had become angry and was given a ride home. The fraternity was warned to keep the noise down.

Power outage strikes UMaine

Residence halls on the south and west sides of campus lost power from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Nov. 14, according to Tara Loomis, director of ResLife. Parts of Orono located on the same power grid also lost electricity.

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