Security Beat: The Pre and Post-Spring Break Buzz

Going into spring break with a bang, five separate drug law violations were discovered in Lower Fulton, McCormick Hall, Foy Townhouses and Upper New Townhouses on March 8 during routine room inspections. All incidents have been closed and referred to Student Conduct.

Three separate incidents of larceny were reported on March 6 by Gourmet Dining employees in the McCann Center and Donnelly Hall, after they found that students were stealing beverages from the cafe cooler. All three incidents are closed and being handled by Student Conduct.

Continuing with dining mischief, two unauthorized meal swipe usage incidents occurred on March 1 in the Student Center Dining Hall. Both incidents have been closed and referred to Student Conduct.

On March 3, two separate students were pulled over on campus by the New York State Police for driving under the influence of alcohol. Both students were taken into custody, and the incidents have been handed over to law enforcement.

Also on March 3, a student was discovered between the double doors of the Leo Hall main entrance attempting to light a bong. Security and the Residence Director were notified and responded to the situation. The incident has since been closed and referred to Student Conduct.

Two fake IDs were discovered on March 4 while security took inventory of a wallet inside Donnelly, and five more were discovered in another. Both cases have been closed and taken to Student Conduct.

A stalking incident was reported on March 18 in the Upper West Cedar Townhouses. The case has been referred to administration for further investigation.

An unknown individual was reported throwing an unknown liquid on a vehicle on March 19 in the Dyson Lot. The criminal mischief incident is now closed and being referred to administration for further investigation.

A Title IX employee reported a fondling incident to security via email on March 20. The incident was reported to have occurred within a residence hall on campus during the spring of 2024. Marist’s Title IX Office is now handling the case.

On March 13, an email mentioning a terroristic threat was sent to the admissions staff of over 200 universities, including Marist. After extensive investigation by security and FBI involvement, the threat was determined not credible. However, the action is still a criminal offense and was taken to Law Enforcement for further investigation.