Pitt police blotter

Monday, April 23

2:31 p.m. — An individual at Litchfield Tower A advised she lost her… Monday, April 23

2:31 p.m. — An individual at Litchfield Tower A advised she lost her wallet at an unknown location on campus.

3:02 p.m. — Pitt police assisted city medics with a report of an individual who passed out. City medics responded and treated the person at the scene.

7:52 p.m. — An unknown person(s) set a paper towel dispenser on fire in Hillman Library. Officers on scene were able to put the fire out immediately. City fire along with city arson responded to process the scene. An investigation is pending.

11:41 p.m. — Pitt police received a report of an individual who fell and injured an ankle. City medics responded and transported the person to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Tuesday, April 24

12:45 a.m. — During a traffic stop, it was determined the driver had a suspended license. Three traffic citations were issued, and the vehicle was towed.

Wednesday, April 25

10:01 a.m. — An individual reported a theft of a computer at Thaw Hall. An investigation is pending.

10:26 a.m. — An individual reported receiving harassing phone messages from a known individual.

9:11 p.m. — Pitt police recovered a wallet at Hillman Library. The owner was notified and retrieved their property.

Thursday, April 26

11:38 a.m. — Pitt police responded to a report of an individual having a verbal dispute with a professor as to the start time of a test. The person was referred to the Counseling Center to resolve the situation.

12:47 p.m. — Pitt police responded to a report of a medical security alarm at UPMC Presbyterian. The area was checked, and the officer on scene verified a training class had just ended.

2:15 p.m. — Pitt police responded to a false fire alarm activation due to a fan blowing near an air duct at the Gould Building.

3:44 p.m. — Pitt police recovered speakers from the William Pitt Union. The item was placed in an evidence locker.

4:42 p.m. — Pitt police recovered a bookbag at Wesley W. Posvar Hall. The item and its contents were placed in an evidence locker.

9:54 p.m. — Pitt police issued a citation for disorderly conduct at the SN Lot to affiliate Eric Abanquah of 212 North 65th St., Philadelphia, Pa, 19139.

10:01 p.m. — Pitt police responded to a fight reported near the bridge area of Wesley W Posvar Hall. All parties involved were separated and identified. No one wanted to press charges, and everyone was advised to leave the area.

10:14 p.m. — Pitt police responded to a burglar intrusion alarm at the DLR Building. The area was checked and found to be secure.

10:45 p.m. — An individual advised that they lost their cell phone during an evacuation. The incident occurred on April 20.

Friday, April 27

1:21 a.m. — Pitt police arrested affiliate Richard Peluso of 1811 Oakhurst Court, Allison Park, Pa., 15101 for aggravated assault on law enforcement, resisting arrest, simple assault, terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, defiant trespass, criminal mischief and public intoxication at Pittsburgh Cafe, 226 Meyran Ave.

8:47 a.m. — Pitt police recovered a purse at the Petersen Events Center. The owner was notified, and the item and its contents were placed in an evidence locker.

10:09 a.m. — Pitt police responded to a report of a minor accident involving a University vehicle at Schenley Quad. No injuries were reported and both parties exchanged information.

11:14 a.m. — An individual reported a theft of a computer at Sigma Alpha Epsilon, 3705 Sutherland Drive, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15213. An investigation is pending.

1:10 p.m. — An officer lost his personal keys while transporting a prisoner at Allegheny County Jail. The incident was cleared.

3:01 p.m. — Pitt police issued a citation for public drunkenness to non-affiliate Scott Ernst of 2500 S. Braddock Ave., Swissvale, Pa., 15218 at Lothrop Hall.

4:36 p.m. — An individual reported losing a phone at Lothrop Hall. The item was found, and the incident was cleared.

6:06 p.m. — Pitt police issued a citation for marijuana/disorderly conduct to non-affiliate Samuel Pegues of 2641 Brighton Road, Pittsburgh, Pa., 15212 at Forbes Avenue and South Bouquet Street.

6:39 p.m. — Pitt police issued a summons arrest for possession with intent to sell, possession with intent to use and possession of a small amount of marijuana to a student of 300 Oakland Ave. at Bouquet Gardens B, 260 South Bouquet St., Pittsburgh, Pa., 15213.

9:22 p.m. — A fire alarm was activated at Litchfield Tower A. It was a false activation due to a grill being cleaned. The incident was cleared.

Saturday, April 28

12:29 a.m. — Pitt police assisted city police with a robbery at Bates Street and Zulema Way. Actors were gone on officers’ arrival, and the incident was cleared.

2:55 a.m. — Pitt police issued a physical arrest for a DUI to non-affiliate David William Carper of 56 N. Jackson Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., 15202 at 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa.

9:00 a.m. — Pitt police received a report of an unknown individual harassing nurses via telephone at UPMC Presbyterian. An investigation is pending.

9:32 a.m. — Pitt police responded to a fire alarm activation. It was a false activation due to a faulty smoke detector. The incident was cleared.

5:21 p.m. — Pitt police assisted the city police with an investigation at the Public Safety Building, 3412 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., 15213. The incident was cleared.

6:05 p.m. — Pitt police received report of a theft of a bicycle occurring sometime after 10 a.m. on April 27. An investigation is pending.

Sunday, April 29

1:04 a.m. — Pitt police issued one citation for public drunkenness to affiliate Matthew Sean Carland of 119 Crest Drive, Beaver, Pa., 15009 at Frick Fine Arts Building.

2:42 a.m. — Pitt police responded to a report of an accident with no injuries at 300 Oakland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15213. One traffic citation was issued, and the incident was cleared.

6:38 a.m. — A vehicle was towed due to it being parked illegally at 3915 O’Hara St., Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213. One citation was issued, and the incident was cleared.

9:45 a.m. — Pitt police assisted city police with an individual who was hit by a vehicle at Forbes Avenue and Bouquet Street. Medics were notified, but the individual refused medical treatment. The incident was cleared.

12:17 p.m. — Pitt police received a report of an individual who injured his or her ankle at the Petersen Events Center. The individual was treated at the scene, and the incident was cleared.

9:21 p.m. — Pitt police made arrests at Garage Door Saloon to non-affiliates Evan Matthew Thiry of 538 Frayne St., Pittsburgh, Pa., 15207 and Anthony J. Adragna of 807 Lilac St., Pittsburgh, Pa., 15217 for possession of a counterfeit substance, possession with intent to use, and disorderly conduct.