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Crime blotter: ordinance violations, obstructing justice and larceny

June 5, 2026

Ordinance violations, obstructing justice and larceny were all reported multiple times last week.

The Michigan State University Department of Police and Public Safety disclosed the incidents under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, which requires universities to publicly list reported criminal offenses, and is subject to change as events are reported. Incidents are distinguished by the date they were reported in crime blotter reports, and this week's reported incidents may include incidents from weeks or even months prior.

SU DPPS Communications Manager, Nadia Vizueta, reminds students that if they see something concerning or doesn't seem right, say something. 

"For non-emergencies, contact MSU Police at (517) 355-2221," Vizueta said. "For emergencies, call or text 911. Please also ensure you have notifications enabled on the SafeMSU app in order to receive any emergency alerts and timely warnings."

Saturday 5/23:

An instance of obstructing justice that occurred at Michigan Ave and Friendship Cir was reported.

The incident occurred around 2 p.m. and involved a driver who turned without signaling and was given a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt. After checking the driver's and passenger's identity, the officer realized the passenger was not supposed to have contact with the driver because of a “no contact” bond, but they were together in the same car, according to MSU DPPS.

Sunday 5/24:

An MSU ordinance violation involving the removal of property at Butterfield Hall was reported and occurred around 9:10 a.m. MSU DPPS reported that the individual was arrested for dumpster diving. The University Ordinance prohibits removal of items from the dumpster, the report added.

Monday 5/25:

An MSU ordinance violation involving tampering with an automobile at Building 1809 of 1855 Place was reported and occurred on 5/24 around 7 p.m.

MSU PD received a call from an individual who said their car windows were rolled down when they looked at their car, but they had been rolled up when they parked earlier, according to MSU DPPS. After investigation, it didn’t appear as though anyone took anything from or caused damage to the vehicle.

Tuesday 5/26:

Obstructing police was reported to have occurred at Mt Hope and Harrison Rd around 3:12 a.m. MSU DPPS said this involved a RADAR traffic stop for high speed and that the vehicle continued to travel at high speed after an officer activated emergency lights.

A few hours later around 6:30 a.m., larceny involving a stolen bike at McDonel Hall occurred and was reported.

Later in the day, an MSU ordinance violation involving a drone flying over Spartan Stadium was reported. MSU DPPS reported that MSU Police responded and were able to locate the operator of the drone. The University Ordinance requires people to receive authorization from MSU PD for flying drones over university property, the report added.

A report of a miscellaneous criminal offense at Spartan Stadium appeared on the crime log. MSU DPPS identified it as an erroneous duplicate entry on the Clery log, which has been reported and will be corrected. The incident was logged under the same case number, location and time as the previous report.

Wednesday 5/27:

Wire fraud at the International Center involving an individual being scammed on a third-party app was reported and occurred on 5/25 around 12 p.m.

Burglary with no intent and malicious destruction of property involving a damaged and pried open window at Spartan Village Apartments was reported and occurred around 6 a.m., which police reported could be a possible squatter situation according to MSU DPPS.

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Furnishing false information to a police officer and an MSU ordinance violation involving property removal at 325 E Grand River Ave was reported and occurred around 6:45 p.m. MSU DPPS reported that police were dispatched initially for a breaking and entering report which was discovered to be unfounded as the subject was lawfully allowed to be inside of the room.

Thursday 5/28:

Damage to property at the MSU Union was reported and occurred on 5/27 around 5:45 p.m. MSU DPPS reported a damaged door but it appeared that no valuables were taken and that no suspicious persons were inside.

Larceny involving a stolen bike at 108 E Holmes Rd around was reported and occurred on 5/8 around 12 p.m.

Friday 5/29:

An MSU ordinance violation involving an unmanned aircraft or a drone at Lot 79 was reported and occurred around 4 p.m.

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