Author Archives: Amanda Pogue
Bike Thefts A Common Occurrence, Officials Say
UAPD has had reports of bicycle thefts all year, officials said. To protect bikes, there are simple ways to prevent theft. Students who get their bikes stolen most of the time don’t get them back, said UAPD Lt. Gary Crain. …
UAPD Program To Retrieve Stolen Items
The University of Arkansas Police Department officers premiered a program designed to help people retrieve stolen merchandise, officials said. LeadsOnline is a national program used by law enforcement agencies to record data on personal property, said UAPD Lt. Gary Crain. …
UAPD Officer Retires After 30 Years
UA Police Department officers had a reception for a retiring officer Friday. Officer Mike Daub retired after 30 years with UAPD. Daub began his career with the United States Marine Corps. Daub then worked as a forklift driver, working for …
UAPD Adds Crime Prevention Officer
UAPD has a new crime prevention officer, officials said. David Brett Waddell, a longtime employee of UAPD, was promoted to the position of crime prevention officer this month, said Lt. Gary Crain, UAPD spokesperson. The crime prevention officer promotes awareness …
Campus Crime Slows During Spring, Police Say
UAPD officers tend to see a decrease in crime during the spring semester, officials said. As students settle into the second semester, they adjust quicker and act out less, said Lt. Gary Crain, public information officer for UAPD. “There seems …
UAPD Adds K-9 Narcotics Unit
The University of Arkansas Police Department officials recently added a narcotics K-9 unit, officials said. UAPD officials purchased the dog, a 2-year-old German Shepherd named Dingo, from Von Klien Stien Working Dogs in North Little Rock, where the dog received …
Staff Lots Freed for Saturday Finals
This is the first semester with no Saturday or 7:30 a.m. finals, and in response, UA Parking and Transit has made minor changes to parking restrictions, officials said. “Basically, all we’ve done is made many of the staff lots unreserved …
Friends and Faculty Mourn Student’s Death
A memorial service will take place for a law student at 6 p.m., Friday, at the UA E.J. Ball Courtroom at the Law School building, a Law School official said. Law School officials are working to provide personal and grief …
Thefts Increase During End of Semester
Students should pay extra attention to personal belongings during finals, UAPD officials said. “There is somewhat of an increase in theft during these last few weeks,” UAPD Lt. Gary Crain said. Most of the reports UAPD officers are receiving are …
Increase in On-Campus Bike Thefts
The increasing number of on-campus bike thefts has been a problem for University of Arkansas Police Department officials this fall, UAPD officials said. “We’ve had several bicycles stolen this fall. It’s a problem right now,” UAPD Lt. Gary Crain said. …
Senior Walk Etchings Delayed
Delays in Senior Walk etchings are soon to be resolved, UA Facilities Management officials said. “We at FAMA have been very concerned about the concrete surface where the 2010 senior sidewalk names are to be installed. We are convinced that …
Car Theft Suspects Detained
A Springdale man and minor were arrested and in relation to several car break-ins last week and in September, as well as an attempted car-jacking and theft of a vehicle last week. Marson Ioanis, 20, of Springdale and a minor …
Change in State Law Means Bigger Fines for Underage Drinking
In July 2011, Arkansas law changed, and now anyone under 21 who has been drinking may face the charge of minor in possession of alcohol, a UAPD official said. “If you have alcohol in your system and you are a …
Sex Offenses Decrease in 2010, According to Clery Report
Despite record enrollment, crime incidents declined in 2010, according to the Jeanne CLERY Disclosure of Campus Security Policy Campus Crime Statistics Report and Annual Fire Safety Report, released Oct. 1. The report shows that forcible sex offenses had been reported …
Mid-Block Crosswalk on Garland Proposed
UA facilities management officials have submitted a proposal to the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department to put a new mid-block crosswalk on Garland Avenue, officials said. The proposal is for an opinion on putting in a crosswalk between Douglas …
