The crime log incidents posted may not match the crime statistics as reported in the Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report per the federal Clery Act, as the crime log is compiled using the Illinois Crimes Code and the crime statistics are required by law to be compiled using the Federal Uniformed Crime Reporting definitions.
According to federal law, an institution may withhold any of the required fields of entry, e.g. the nature, date, time, location and/or disposition, if any of the following conditions apply. Disclosure is prohibited: by law; would jeopardize the confidentiality of the victim; would jeopardize an ongoing criminal investigation or the safety of an individual; would cause a suspect to flee or evade detection; or would result in the destruction of evidence.
On March 31, at 10:45 p.m., non-student Donte Patterson, 31, of Chicago, IL was arrested during a traffic stop at the intersection of North Western Avenue and West Adams Street, on a warrant for contempt of court from Dupage County. In addition to the warrant, Patterson was also charged with driving without a valid license and obstruction of justice. He was transported to the McDonough County Jail pending bond.
On April 1, at 1:48 a.m., the Macomb Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Thompson Hall and reports of smoke. The alarm was activated by smoke in a room. No injuries were reported.
On April 1, at 11:59 a.m., officers responded to a disturbance on the 11th floor of Washington Hall. WIU student Taniyah Smith, 19, of 806 Washington Hall, was issued a notice to appear on April 25, for a Macomb city ordinance violation of illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor. Smith and another WIU student were judicially referred for alcohol and behavior.
