Alerts
Chief of Police Summary of May 21, 2016 Incident at The Courtyards
Chief of Police Summary of May 21, 2016 Incident at The Courtyards Summary of Incident On May 21, 2016 at 1:46 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department, Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call, routed through Prince George’s County Public Safety Communications Center, regarding a fight at the 8500 block of Boteler Lane at The Courtyards Apartments. Officers approached the apartment, and a female resident answered the door and explained that a graduation celebration was taking place. The officers advised the resident and partygoers, who were primarily African American, of the report of fighting inside the apartment and the possible use of a baseball bat. The residents refuted the claim, and initially resisted efforts of the officers to enter the premises.
Update to 7/12/16 Armed Robbery Incidents on Campus
On July 12, 2016, at approximately 9:20 p.m., UMPD received a call for a robbery that occurred outside, in front of Tydings Hall. As our officers were searching the area for the suspect in this case, we received two additional reports of robbery. At approximately 9:08 p.m., the first robbery occurred near Tydings Hall, on the McKeldin Mall side. A weapon was implied. The victim complied with the suspect’s demand and handed over his property to the suspect. At approximately 10:12 p.m., the second robbery occurred near Queen Anne’s Hall. And at approximately 10:15 p.m., the third robbery occurred near Queen Anne’s Hall. A black handgun was seen in these two incidents and property was taken. In total, we had three reports. There were four victims all together. Three of the four victims are UMD students. None of the victims were injured. Our officers searched the area but were not able to locate the suspect.
Off-Campus UMD Safety Notice 7/10/16
Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices_offcampus_detail.cfm?id=807 for information regarding an off-campus 4th degree sex offense (unlawful touching) that occurred on 07/08/16. The Prince George's County Police Department is the primary reporting agency and is conducting the investigation. ###
Off-Campus UMD Safety Notice 07/06/16
Please visit http://www.umpd.umd.edu/stats/safety_notices_offcampus_detail.cfm?id=806 for information regarding an off-campus burglary that occurred on 07/06/16. The Prince George's County Police Department is the primary reporting agency and is conducting the investigation. ###