MUPD campus police blotter

 All information is from the Marshall University Police Department.

Bar, grill and fists

Sunday, June 20, 2010

   A woman reported to the Marshall University Police Department that she was assaulted in the parking lot of Joan C. Edwards Stadium earlier that day at about 1 a.m. The complainant stated that another woman pulled her from her car and started hitting her for no reason after they left a local bar and grill. She then stated that the woman left in their car just a few minutes earlier. The complainant advised the officer that she did not go to the hospital or call 911 at the time of the incident. The officer noted a small scratch on the complainant's leg but no other injuries.

Tazed and dazed

Saturday, June 19, 2010

   A Marshall University police officer arrived at Cabell Hall to assist the Huntington Police Department. As the officer was assisting, a Huntington police officer noticed a Hispanic male approach who matched the description of a shoplifting suspect from earlier in the day.  When the Huntington officer began to search the suspect, later identified as Julio Lopez, the suspect became combative and attempted to grab a silver object from a holster on his waistband.

   The Marshall University officer presented his taser and said, "Move, I'll taze him!" and deployed the taser.

   The suspect locked up and became compliant. As the suspect was placed in a Huntington Police Department cruiser, he became combative again and kicked the side window of the cruiser. The corporal on the scene then opened the door to further restrain the suspect. The Marshall University officer and a Huntington officer used the taser to gain compliance. EMS later removed the prongs, and the suspect was cleared.

After the suspect was brought into booking at the Huntington Police Department, the Marshall University police chief was notified. The taser was secured by the shift supervisor, and the single incident was downloaded as well as the complete report of what happened before it was used. The taser was then placed back into normal rotation.

Scratched vehicle

Friday, June 18, 2010

   A man reported to the Marshall University Police Department that the Residence Services vehicle was vandalized behind Holderby Hall. The vehicle was left behind the building from June 14 to June 18. The vehicle was scratched on the driver's side, passenger's side and trunk. The complainant stated that he did not notice the damage until around 11:15 a.m., at which time he contacted the Marshall University Police Department. 

Police have no suspects at this time. 

Picked up on a warrant

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

   A Marshall University officer made contact with Frederick Warren Salvatore and took him into custody for an arrest warrant on file. Salvatore gave the officer a written statement and admitted to stealing items from the Mascaro construction site. Salvatore was charged with felony grand larceny and receiving and transferring stolen property. He was given a $15,000 bond and lodged at Western Regional Jail.