University Police respond to assault, suspicious activity, overdose

University of Maryland Police responded to reports of assault, suspicious activity and an overdose, among other incidents this past week, according to police reports.

Assault

On Friday at 5:43 p.m., University Police responded to North Campus Dining Hall for an assault that took place between 3 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. that day, University Police spokeswoman Sgt. Rosanne Hoaas said.

A witness reported that a man brushed past another man in the dining hall, causing an altercation between the two.

The two men, who are affiliated with this university but are not students, were exchanging words when one of the men hit the other in the face, Hoaas said.

The men were separated and then sent on their way.

The victim opted not to press charges, and this case is closed.

Suspicious Activity

University Police responded to the Terrapin Trail Garage on Friday at 12:24 a.m. for a report of suspicious activity.

Officers stopped five individuals on the top level of the garage who had drug paraphernalia with them, Hoaas said.

One of the suspects admitted to smoking marijuana, Hoaas said, although the marijuana was gone.

Another one of the suspects, a female student, attempted to cover up their activity and interfered with the officer’s investigation of the incident, Hoaas said. This student was referred to the Office of Student Conduct, and the case is closed.

Theft

University Police responded to the Chemistry Building on Oct. 6 at 10:22 a.m. for a theft report.

Between 8 a.m. and 10:20 a.m. that day, a victim’s backpack, which included electronic items and personal property, was taken from a secured locker, Hoaas said.

A broken lock was found in a nearby trash can and was taken in for evidence, Hoaas said, and University Police will review area cameras. This case is active and ongoing.

On Oct. 5 at 4:14 p.m., University Police responded to Lot 19 for a theft report. A rear license plate was stolen from a vehicle between 5:45 a.m. and the time of the report, Hoaas said.

University Police will review area cameras, Hoaas said. This case remains active.