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Crime blotter: Traffic stops, trespassing and assault

August 6, 2026

There were multiple traffic stops reported last week, along with a case of trespassing and simple assault.

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. This week's reported incidents may include incidents from days prior.

Saturday 7/25

Trespassing and obstructing justice were reported to have occurred around 9:30 a.m. on July 23 at the MSU Union. According to the Clery log, a warrant was issued and MSU DPPS reported that this case was referred to the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office.

Sunday 7/26

A traffic stop involving someone operating without a license with them occurred around 10 a.m. near Hagadorn Road and Grand River Avenue. According to the Clery log, this incident resulted in a citation.

A traffic stop involving someone operating a motorcycle with an expired registration, no license with them, no insurance, and no motorcycle endorsement occurred around 9:20 p.m. on Mount Hope Road and Farm Lane. MSU DPPS reported that the traffic stop was originally conducted due to the subject speeding. According to the Clery log, this incident resulted in a citation.

Monday 7/27

A simple assault was reported that occurred around midnight on July 20 near 3965 North College Road. MSU DPPS reported that the subjects involved had a pre-existing relationship.

A traffic stop involving someone driving with an invalid registration, no proof of insurance and an expired driver's license occurred around 8 a.m. near Michigan Avenue and Harrison Road. According to the Clery log, this incident resulted in an arrest.

A traffic stop involving someone driving with a suspended license occurred around 11 p.m. near Farm Lane and Trowbridge Road. According to the Clery log, this incident resulted in an arrest.

Tuesday 7/28

No incidents were reported on this day.

Wednesday 7/29

A traffic stop involving someone driving without a driver’s license or proof of insurance occurred around 7:40 a.m. near Michigan Avenue and Howard Street.

A traffic stop involving someone driving with a revoked driver’s license, expired registration and no insurance occurred around 11 p.m. near Michigan Avenue and Francis Avenue. According to the Clery log, this incident resulted in a citation.

Thursday 7/30

An MSU ordinance violation involving someone operating a drone on campus occurred around 1:30 p.m. near the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.

Friday 7/31

A traffic stop involving someone driving with no proof of insurance occurred around 1 a.m. near South Homer Street and Kalamazoo Street.

Wire fraud occurred around midnight. near 1855 Place Building 1804. MSU DPPS reported that this incident involved a scam using the app Zelle.

Larceny occurred around 1:20 p.m. at the Biomedical and Physical Sciences Building. MSU DPPS reported that this incident involved a reportedly stolen laptop and digital camera.

A traffic stop involving someone driving with a suspended license and no proof of insurance occurred around 11 p.m. near Farm Lane and Trowbridge Road.

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