UR Security Officers, as well as Medical Emergency Response Team members, responded to an ill student in Gilbert Hall at 1:14 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, according to UR Security Investigator Dan Lafferty.

The student complained of ailments including vomiting and a tingling sensation in one of his arms.

The student was examined and evaluated by MERT. After assessment, the student was sent in a patrol vehicle to Strong Memorial Hospital.

There, he was sent to the Emergency Department for further care.

Student experiences difficulty breathing

A student was sent to Strong Memorial Hospital on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 11:15 a.m., according to Lafferty.

The student reported having experienced difficulty with his breathing.

He was transported by ambulance from River Campus University Health Service to the Emergency Department for further care.

The student’s condition was believed to be associated with asthma.

Two Wilder washing machines hijacked

An unidentified suspect or suspects were reported to security on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 11 a.m. and Friday, Nov. 30 at 11:15 a.m., according to Lafferty.

The suspect or suspects had pried open two washing machines in the Wilder Tower basement laundry room.

The suspect or suspects had also reprogrammed the machines so that they would provide free usage instead of the usual paid service.

There was damage to the lids of the washing machines, which had been pried open by force.

No police report has been filed at present.

Unauthorized person watches tennis team practice

Security was alerted when an unauthorized person was found observing the tennis courts in the Goergen Athletic Center at 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30, according to Lafferty.

According to Goergen staff, a former player was in the area watching the tennis team practicing.

This is in violation of imposed restrictions. Security checked the area for the individual in question, however, the individual was not found.

The information was forwarded to the Dean of Students’ Office for review.

Caller annoys Eastman student

A student in the Eastman Commons Dormitory contacted Security after receiving an irritating message on Friday, Nov. 30, according to Lafferty.

The voice message was reportedly received from an unidentified male suspect.

The student decided against filing a police report.

The student said if there were any further calls, he or she would contact Security.

Information provided by UR Security.

Schneier is a member of the class of 2011



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