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2:15 p.m. Feb. 13
Security personnel were notified by a male student that he was assaulted in the 1100 block of 26th Street. The student stated that as he was walking down the alley, an unidentified male subject approached him. He stated the subject appeared intoxicated and asked him to use his cell phone. The student stated that when he said “no,” the subject struck him one time on the left side of his face with a closed fist. The student stated he was not injured and declined medical attention. The Des Moines Police Department also responded to the scene and spoke to the student. The student declined to press charges for the assault.
9:54 a.m. Feb. 16
Security personnel responded to Carpenter Residence Hall at the request of a Drake staff member who was reporting a student injury. Upon arrival, security personnel made contact with a female student. The student stated that she started taking a new medication recently. She informed officers she was walking down the stairs in Carpenter when she passed out and fell, hitting her head. She also stated that she believes she was unconscious for a few minutes. The Des Moines Fire Department and Medics arrived on the scene and the student was transported to a local hospital.
11:00 a.m. Feb. 16
Security responded to Goodwin-Kirk Residence Hall on a report of a theft. Upon arrival, a female student reported that her laptop was stolen. She stated that she left her room at approximately 7:30 a.m. When she returned to her room at approximately 10:30 a.m., she noticed that her computer was missing. The student stated she left her room unlocked. The Des Moines Police Department was contacted and a police report was taken.
7:47 a.m. Feb. 17
Security responded to Carpenter Residence Hall on a report of an intoxicated male student. Security made contact with the student and made the following observation: he smelled of alcohol, was missing his shoes and had dried vomit covering the right side of his face and shirt. The student was alert, declined medical care and responded to security personnel’s questions. He was released into the care of his roommate. The dean of students was notified about this incident.
11:30 p.m. Feb. 17
Security personnel responded to the 2400 block of University Avenue when they were informed that a large group of people were gathering and becoming disorderly. Upon arrival, security observed the Des Moines Police Department placing into custody a male student for public intoxication/underage consumption. During the course of the arrest, the student assaulted a police officer. The student was remanded into custody with the additional charge for assaulting a police officer. The student was also found in possession of a fake identification card.
11:46 p.m. Feb. 18
Security responded to Carpenter Residence Hall on a report of an intoxicated female student. Upon arrival, security personnel made contact with the intoxicated student. Medics were called and the student was transported to a local hospital for care. The dean of students was notified about this incident.
1:58 a.m. Feb. 18
Two students, one male and one female, were contacted by the Des Moines Police Department in the 2800 block of University Avenue. The female student was intoxicated and lying on the ground. The male student was also intoxicated and was trying to assist her off the ground. Both students stated that they had been drinking alcohol at a local bar this evening. Security ensured that the students were escorted back to their residence halls. Security was informed by the DMPD that they confiscated two fake identification cards. The dean of students was notified about this incident.
3:50 a.m. Feb. 18
Security personnel responded to Stalnaker Residence Hall on a report of a male student that was intoxicated and had been vomiting. Upon arrival, security made contact with the student, who was alert and conscious. The student stated he had been celebrating his birthday this weekend and had at least 11 drinks this evening. Medics were called to the scene. The student declined to be transported to the hospital by medics and stated a friend would take him. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the student was in possession of a fake identification card.
3:51 a.m. Feb. 18
Security personnel responded to Morehouse Residence Hall on a report of a male student who was intoxicated and vomiting blood. Upon arrival, security made contact with the student who was sleeping and had dried vomit on his lap. The student appeared intoxicated but was alert and aware of the situation. The student stated he had been drinking earlier that evening. The student was left in the care of his roommate. The dean of students, director of residence life and the residence assistant were advised of the situation.
6:25 p.m. Feb. 18
Security personnel responded to Goodwin-Kirk Residence Hall to meet with a female student who wanted to report that an ex-boyfriend, who was also a Drake student, would not leave her alone. She declined to make a police report but requested security inform him not to contact her anymore. Later, security was contacted by both parties, and both stated that they are requesting that the no-contact condition between them be removed. The dean of students and the director of residence life were notified about this incident.
