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 April 22, at 2:16 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 23, at 7:47 p.m., the Macomb Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Library. The alarm was activated by a cooking mishap in a microwave. No injuries were reported.
On April 23, at 11:07 a.m., WIU student Janae Patterson, 23, of 700 Linden Lane, was arrested during a traffic stop at the intersection of North Charles Street and West Murray Street, on a warrant for contempt of court. She was transported to the McDonough County Jail pending bond.
