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UPD Beat: Nude Male Caught Walking Around North Lake Village

UPD Beat: Nude Male Caught Walking Around North Lake Village

Alexandra Cavalier, Assistant Assignment & Features Editor September 18, 2023

On Sept. 8, UPD received a complaint that there was a group of people hosting a Car Club meeting that was not affiliated with FGCU’s official Car Club. UPD advised FGCU's Car Club to tell its members...

UPD Beat: Snapchat Threat Not Meant for FGCU

UPD Beat: Snapchat Threat Not Meant for FGCU

Abigail Muth, Editor-in-Chief May 18, 2023

UPD was called on May 5 after someone received a Snapchat from an unknown sender in a group chat among FGCU students that said they were going to “shoot up the university.” The caller sent a screenshot...

UPD Beat: Bag Filled With $11k Found At Bradshaw Library

UPD Beat: Bag Filled With $11k Found At Bradshaw Library

Hayley Lemery, Assignment & Features Editor April 19, 2023

UPD was called on April 2 about a homeless white male attempting to get into the WLV Clubhouse. According to the report, when the man was spotted by the complainant, he dropped a plastic bag containing...

UPD Beat: Gun Found in Bag at the SoVi Rec Center 

UPD Beat: Gun Found in Bag at the SoVi Rec Center 

Hayley Lemery, Assignment & Features Editor April 17, 2023

The Lee County Sheriff's Office was advised on March 21 about a black male threatening North Lake Village residents with weapons. According to the UPD report, the individual said he is affiliated with...

UPD Beat: Cat Trapped in Vehicle Overnight

UPD Beat: Cat Trapped in Vehicle Overnight

Jenna Hackeman, Staff Writer March 23, 2023

A female student called UPD March 4 due to feeling unsafe with her ex-boyfriend living in the dorm next door to hers and that he had been acting aggressively towards her. The female student's roommate...

UPD Beat: Student Faces Instagram Sextortion

UPD Beat: Student Faces Instagram Sextortion

Jenna Hackeman, Staff Writer February 9, 2023

UPD received a call Jan. 17 concerning a male individual on campus with a clipboard asking students to do a survey. The caller told UPD he found it strange they would be on campus at 6:45 a.m. asking about...

UPD Beat: Alleged Road Rage Incident Involving a Firearm on FGCU South Bridge Loop

UPD Beat: Alleged Road Rage Incident Involving a Firearm on FGCU South Bridge Loop

Jenna Hackeman, Staff Writer January 18, 2023

On Dec. 12, UPD received a call reporting a male student who was using foul language and throwing his belongings while storming down the stairs in McTarnaghan Hall. According to the report, he had been...

UPD Beat: Driver Hits UPD Car After Getting Caught Engaging in Sexual Activity

UPD Beat: Driver Hits UPD Car After Getting Caught Engaging in Sexual Activity

Jenna Hackeman, Staff Writer January 12, 2023

Multiple calls were made to UPD on Dec. 7 regarding a male laying in the middle of the road near the Bower School of Music & the Arts. According to the report, the officer on scene said he was disoriented,...

UPD Beat: Serial North Lake Village Car Break-ins

UPD Beat: Serial North Lake Village Car Break-ins

Jenna Hackeman, Staff Writer December 15, 2022

A report was filed with UPD Nov. 21 concerning a physical altercation off campus in Coastal Village. According to the report, someone wearing a dark red jacket and jeans choked a woman and took items out...

UPD Beat: Water Leaks into Electrical Box on Campus

UPD Beat: Water Leaks into Electrical Box on Campus

Jenna Hackeman, Staff Writer December 2, 2022

USSI requested access to a room in Seidler Hall Nov. 12 due to a faucet in the room leaking water onto the electrical box, according to the report. The situation was turned over to the Physical Plant.   On...

UPD Beat: Driver Caught Defacing Political Signage

UPD Beat: Driver Caught Defacing Political Signage

Jenna Hackeman, Staff Writer November 21, 2022

A report was made Nov. 6 about a driver defacing political signs on Ben Hill Griffin Parkway. The officer that arrived on scene, advised the individual who called where to place new political signs. The...

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UPD Beat: Drunk Driver Hits Pedestrian on Campus

Jenna Hackeman, Staff Writer November 9, 2022

There was a crash between two vehicles on Oct. 28. An officer stood by since the two vehicles were blocking traffic. The vehicles were moved out of the roadway and traffic was cleared, according to the...

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