UMPD detains protesters, student journalists outside event with IDF soldiers One of the journalists who was detained told the police officers it seemed they were being held because the journalists were also people of color, video shows. Diamondback Staff October 22, 2025
UMD lecturer arrested on indecent exposure charges An animal sciences lecturer exposed himself to a group of campers in front of the Chemistry Building this summer and was arrested on Friday. Marijke Friedman September 10, 2025
Man with knife assaults person at Regents Drive Garage The suspect is not in custody. Police advised community members to stay away from the area. Marijke Friedman November 28, 2023
UMPD investigating student death on campus A student was found dead Tuesday afternoon on the north side of SECU Stadium, according to a campuswide email Tuesday evening. Shifra Dayak October 25, 2023
College Park City Council increases home ownership grants for first responders The council’s move saw significant opposition from city residents and University of Maryland students. Eden Binder October 25, 2023
UMPD investigating four car thefts at university golf course The incidents were reported between Nov. 10 and Nov. 18. Madison Peek November 19, 2020
UMPD faces renewed scrutiny for participation in military equipment transfer program The department has received rifles and other equipment from the controversial 1033 program. Angela Roberts June 19, 2020
UMPD responded to four stay-at-home violations on campus this month Three individuals were referred to the Office of Student Conduct. Rina Torchinsky April 21, 2020
Police investigate bicycle collision, theft, vandalism A 47-year-old man died last week in a bike accident. Jillian Atelsek December 2, 2019
UMD Police respond to reports of theft, drug violations This week in crime. Jeff Barnes October 20, 2019