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 Dec. 13 at 10:38 a.m., a student reported damage to their vehicle in the Garwood parking lot. Damage was estimated at $500 and the incident is under investigation.
On Dec. 14 at 9:01 p.m. OPS assisted Macomb Police Department in locating individuals for questioning for an incident that occurred off campus. OPS was able to locate the individuals in the Thompson Hall parking lot. During questioning, WIU student Lorenzo Scott, 19, of 1214 Thompson Hall, was arrested for an active McDonough County warrant for retail theft. He was transported to McDonough County jail at 9:18 p.m., where he was lodged.
On Dec. 15 at 3:52 p.m., Macomb Fire Department and OPS responded to a fire alarm at Lincoln Hall. No smoke or fire were found, and no injuries were reported.
On Dec.16 at 3:24 p.m., Macomb Fire Department and OPS responded to a fire alarm at Olson Hall. No smoke or fire were found, and no injuries were reported
On. Dec. 17 at 3:32 p.m., OPS responded to an emergency beacon at the intersection of Riverview Drive and Western Avenue. Non-student, Nicholas Whitaker, 40, of Qunicy IL who activated the beacon requested transportation assistance. During the incident, Whitaker was placed under arrest for an active McDonough County warrant for court violation. He was transported to McDonough County jail at 3:55 p.m. with a mandatory court date on January 10.
