UMD Text Alert for Off-Campus Armed Robbery 04/29/18
On Sunday, April 29, 2018, a UMD Text Alert was sent for an armed robbery that occurred off-campus. For more information about the text alerts, visit https://www.alert.umd.edu/alerts . ###
04/30/18 Community Notice
**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Burglary OCCURRED: April 30, 2018/ Approximately 11:40 a.m. LOCATION: 4600 block of Norwich Road, College Park, MD PGPD CASE #: 18-0025762 BRIEF DETAILS: On April 30, 208, at approximately 11:38 a.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to the 4600 block of Norwich Road for an off-campus burglary. The suspect entered a house through an unsecured window while a resident was home. The suspect stole items from an unoccupied bedroom and left the house. At no time did the resident come in contact with the suspect. The Prince George’s County Police Department responded to the scene and are conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident or the possible identity of suspects are encouraged to contact police (911 or 301-352-1200).
04/23/18 UMD Safety Notice
INCIDENT: 4th Degree Sex Offense (Unlawful Touching) OCCURRED: April 23, 2018/ Approximately 3:30 p.m. LOCATION: Sidewalk in front of Main Administration UMPD CASE #: 2018-24944 BRIEF DETAILS: On April 23, 2018 at approximately 4:57 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department was notified of a 4th degree sex offense (unlawful touching). Earlier today at approximately 3:30 p.m., a female UMD student told police that a male unlawfully touched her in front of the Main Administration building. After the incident occurred, the male walked towards McKeldin Library.
UMPD to Participate in DEA's Drug Take Back Event this Saturday
On Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public its 15th opportunity in 7 years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to UMPD at 7569 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
04/06/18 Community Notice
**Community Notice** The purpose of this e-mail is to make you aware of an incident that occurred off-campus near the University of Maryland, College Park campus. The following is a synopsis of an incident reported to the Prince George's County Police Department. INCIDENT: Off-Campus Voyeur Incident OCCURRED: April 5, 2018/ Approximately 10:10 p.m. LOCATION: 4600 block of College Avenue, College Park, MD PGPD CASE #: 18-040500002504 BRIEF DETAILS: On April 5, 2018, at approximately 10:10 p.m., the University of Maryland Police Department responded to the 4600 block of College Avenue for a report of an off-campus voyeur incident. A female UMD student reported to police that she saw an unknown person holding a cell phone outside of her window. The Prince George’s County Police Department (PGPD) responded to the scene and is conducting an investigation. Individuals with any information regarding this incident or the possible identity of suspects are encouraged to contact PGPD (911 or 301-352-1200).
Mobile Devices around National Capital Region to Receive Test Alert Thursday Government Agencies Conducting Wireless Emergency Alerts Test This Week
This press release was issued by the Maryland Emergency Management Agency on April 2, 2018. Mobile Devices around National Capital Region to Receive Test Alert Thursday Government Agencies Conducting Wireless Emergency Alerts Test This Week REISTERSTOWN, Md. (April 2, 2018) — People who will be in or near the National Capital Region on Thursday, April 5, between 10-11 a.m. will be part of a regional Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) System test. Cell phones or other mobile devices in the area will receive the following message: “A test of the Wireless Emergency Alerts System. No action required.” WEA triggers a loud noise and text message on cell phones and enabled mobile devices.