Alerts
UMPD Recognizes Departments and Organizations for their Help with Rebuilding
The University of Maryland Police Department thanks the following departments and organizations who helped out on short notice and assisted in rebuilding the bonfire on Friday, February 14th, 2014. Members of the University of Maryland Dining Services The University of Maryland Golf Course Members of the University of Maryland Police Department Members of Clark Construction Group Members of Capital Projects With the combination of tight time constraints, supplies, and unusual working conditions, none of this would have been possible without their help!
UMPD Makes Arrest in 02/12/2014 Incidents at Ellicott Hall
College Park, MD - On February 12th, 2014, the University of Maryland Police Department received phone calls from several members of the Ellicott Community for a suspicious male inside Ellicott Hall, who reportedly unlawfully entered resident rooms. Officers were alerted by a student, who pointed out the male exiting the building. Officers attempted to stop the male, who then fled on foot, but was quickly apprehended by officers. A witness was able to confirm that the male was the person that had unlawfully entered their room. Sentayehu Negussie (pictured above), 33 year old male, of Rockville, Maryland, was arrested and charged with burglary, theft, and trespassing in two of the five reported burglaries. Sentayehu Negussie, has no University of Maryland affiliation.
UMPD Safety Information
In light of the recent incidents that have occurred at three residence halls on campus, the University of Maryland Police Department is providing additional safety information to our residents. Our officers have increased their patrols in the area and are engaging with our residents about the importance of securing your residence, personal property, and other safety tips. We are asking for the help of all our residents in this matter of safety and security.