UNIVERSITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

SUNY Fredonia

The Police Blotter, run and shared with The Leader by the University Police Department (UPD), aims to provide information to students, faculty and the community at and around SUNY Fredonia. All information is provided on the University Police Department’s website, www.fredonia.edu/about/offices/university-police/blotter. The Police Blotter will continue every issue, with new information regarding any new criminal acts that happen on the SUNY Fredonia campus. 

On-campus

January 8

A vehicle was struck on campus by another car which left the scene. As of February 13, the investigation is still ongoing.

January 13

A sex offense was reported to UPD. The report status is “closed by investigation.”

January 24

A report for aggravated assault was made for an individual who received an email/text message scam. Its report status is “closed by investigation.”

January 28

A report was made for harassment involving two individuals engaging in a physical altercation at Dods Hall. This report is “closed by investigation.”

January 29

An arrest was made of an individual on January 29 at 9:30 a.m. They were charged with criminal mischief. 

February 7

A report was filed for a domestic incident. The victim reported ongoing harassment by their ex. The report states “prosecution declined.”

February 10

A report was filed for aggravated harassment, in which the victim reported a fake Instagram account was created with their information. The report status is “prosecution declined.” 

The University Police (UP) wanted to express their knowledge of the injured deer on campus. According to Police Chief Gordon Carpenter, an Environmental Conservation Police Officer (ECO) met with UPD to discuss the apparent injured deer that has been seen on campus. 

UPD explained the situation to the ECO, where they mentioned the deer had an injured leg and “has been in that state for over four weeks.” UPD also mentioned to the ECO that the deer has been “eating and moving around, but does not seem to be afraid of humans.” 

The ECO observed the injured deer and said “that the deer was thriving” due to it seeming to be alert and its ears raised. The ECO also stated that in its current state, “the deer is surviving and should be left to continue as is.”

All information printed in The Leader’s police blotter is a matter of open public record. No retractions or corrections will be made unless a factual error is shown. Anyone who is cleared of charges has the right to have so printed. It is the responsibility of the accused to provide notice and proof of the dropped charges.