Wright State University CalendarsSearchDirectories
Police Department: Protecting the Wright State University Since 1967 For Emergencies, Call 911 or (937) 775-2056
Safety on Campus

Community Notification Bulletin

Download Safety Tips from the Wright State University Police Department.

Robbery - Access Road to Meijer's - October 15, 2009

On Thursday, October 15, 2009 at approximately 8:30 p.m. Wright State Police were notified by the Beavercreek Police Department that at approximately 6:45 p.m. a non-student reported an aggravated robbery on the access road from Lot #4 to Meijer's.

The victim was walking to Meijer's from Lot #4 when approached by a white male in his mid-20s, about 6'2'', with blond hair. He was wearing gray motorcycle style jacket, blue jeans, and white shoes.

The white male approached the victim, produced a knife and demanded the victim's wallet, which was not in the victim's possession. The suspect then ran in the direction of Meijer's.

The Beavercreek Police Department is actively investigating this incident.

If you have any information, please contact the Wright State University Police Department at 937-775-2111. The Wright State Police is working the Beavercreek Police Department regarding the incident.

Sexual Assault - Pit Area - May 8, 2009

Today, May 8, 2009, at approximately 11:33 a.m., a female student reported a sexual assault to the Wright State University Police Department. The victim reported that at approximately 2:32 a.m. on May 8, 2009, she was walking in parking lot 10W in the Woods Residence community when she was tackled and assaulted by a thin, white male of average height, with short, dark brown hair.

The case remains under investigation.

If you have any information regarding this case, please contact the Wright State University Police Department at (937) 775-2111.

Assault - Bridge near Campus Ministry - April 2, 2009

The Wright State University Police Department received information today that during the early morning hours on Thursday, April 2, 2009, a female student reported she was pushed to the ground by an unknown male subject as she was jogging in the area of the Campus Ministry Building and parking lot six. She reported that the male subject attempted to kiss her and she pushed him away. The male subject left the area on foot in a southwest direction.

The reporting party was not injured.

The male subject was described as a white male; approximately 21 years of age; approximately six feet tall; medium build; wearing a dark hooded sweatshirt.

The incident is currently under investigation by the Wright State University Police Department. No charges have been filed at this time.

Robbery - College Park - March 11, 2009 - Reporting Party Falsified Report

On 3/11/2009 at approximately 1:15 am in the area of 2170 Zink Rd, an armed robbery was reported. The suspects are described as two black males, approximately 5'10" and 6' tall weighing approximately 160 to 180lbs dressed in all black clothing and wearing black ski masks.

Both displayed black handled silver bladed knives. No one was injured and the case remains under investigation.

If you have any  information regarding this case, please contact the Wright State University Police Department at 775-2111.
On March 12, 2009 regarding the alleged Aggravated Robbery at knife point reported last night: After conducting a comprehensive investigation, the reporting party admitted to fabricating the entire event.

At this time, the reporting party will not be charged with fabrication.

Aggravated Burglary - Oak Hall - November 16, 2008 - Suspect Arrested

On Sunday, November 16, 2008 at approximately 1:30 in the afternoon, three unknown individuals entered a residence in the Woods Residence Community. One of the individuals was said to have displayed a black handgun. $30 in cash and Sony Play station 3 with games were taken. No injuries were reported.

The individuals involved are described as:

- Three African-American males
- Wearing black hooded sweatshirt
- Wearing a dark-colored Carhart jacket
- No description was given of the third individual

Police are actively investigating this case.
If you have any information regarding this incident or the individuals involved, please call the Wright State University Police Department at 937-775-2111.

*There will be an increased police presence in the area. In addition, freesafety escorts are available by student patrol officers for any Wright State students,
faculty and staff walking alone across campus. For a safety escort, call Police Dispatch at 937-775-2111.*

Robbery - Garden of the Senses - November 11, 2008 - Suspect Arrested

On Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at approximately 6:25 p.m., two unknown individuals approached a student in the Garden of the Senses and demanded money and property.

The individuals were said to have displayed a black handgun. A wallet and cell phone were taken. No injuries were reported.

The individuals involved are described as:

- Two African-American males
- Wearing dark-colored hooded sweatshirts and long pants

If you have any information regarding this incident or the individuals involved, please call the Wright State University Police Department at 937-775-2111.

*There will be an increased police presence in the area. In addition, free safety escorts are available by student patrol officersfor any Wright State students,
faculty and staff walking alone across campus. For a safety escort, call Police Dispatch at 937-775-2111.*

Burglary - Hawthorn Hall - October 27, 2008

On Monday, October 27, 2008 at 12:35 pm, a student reported that between 1600 and 1800 on October 26, 2008, an unknown individual (s) allegedly entered a locked room
in Hawthorn Hall and removed a backpack and key ring. There were no signs of forced entry.

The Wright State University Police Department is actively investigating this matter.

If you have any information regarding this incident or the individual(s) involved, please call the Wright State University Police Department at 937-775-2111

Burglaries - Hamilton Hall and College Park - October 24, 2008

On Friday, October 24, 2008 at approximately 12:54 pm, a student reported a theft from a College Park apartment. The student reported the theft occurred between
midnight and 8am on Friday, October 24, 2008. There were no signs of forced entry into the apartment.

On Friday, October 24, 2008 at approximately 1:22 pm, students reported a theft from Hamilton Hall. The students reported the theft occurred sometime
between 1pm on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 and 1pm on Friday, October 24, 2008. There were no signs of forced entry into the room.

Robbery - Hawthorn Hall - October 22, 2008 - Two Suspects Arrested

On Wednesday, October 22,2008 at approximately 8:30 pm, two unknown individuals allegedly entered a room in Hawthorn Hall and demanded money and property from the resident and a visitor of the room. The individuals were said to have each displayed a handgun.

Approximately $400 and two cell phones were taken from the residence.

The individuals involved are described as:

- Two African-American males
- One approximately 5'11" in height the other approximately 5'9" in height
- One individual was wearing a black skull cap, blue sweatshirt and dark pants
- One individual was wearing a red skull camp

If you have any information regarding this incident or the individuals involved, please call the Wright State University Police Department at 937-775-2111

Burglary - Hamilton Hall and College Park - October 18 and 19, 2008

On Saturday, October 18, 2008 at about 6:30 pm a student reported a laptop computer was missing from Hamilton Hall.

On Sunday, October 19, 2008 at about 6:18 pm a student reported money was taken from a room in College Park.

On Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 6:15 pm a student reported a Zoom Clear audio player was missing from a College Park apartment.

On Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 9:30 pm a student reported a dell laptop missing from a College Park apartment.

The Wright State University Police Department is currently investigating these incidents.

Please contact the Wright State University Police Department at (937)775-2111 if you have any information related to the above incidents.

Sexual Assault - Springwood Lane - October 17, 2008

On Friday, October 17, 2008 at about 2:15 am a female student reported being sexually assaulted by a male acquaintance in her apartment on Springwood Lane.

The Wright State University Police Department is currently investigating these incidents and speaking with a known subject.

Robbery - Hawthorn Hall - October 3, 2008

The Wright State University Police Department received information on Friday, October 3, 2008, that a robbery occurred at about 9 p.m. Wright State University police responded to the scene. The reporting party advised that while he was in Hawthorn Hall he was assaulted and his gold chain was stolen. The reporting party described the subjects involved in the robbery as being 4-5 African-American male subjects. No weapons were displayed during the incident.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact theWright State University Police Department at 775-2111.

The robbery is currently under investigation by the Wright State University Police Department. No charges have been filed at this time.

Burglary - Hawthorn Hall and Maple Hall - September 25 and September 30, 2008

On Friday, September 25, 2008 at 3:30 pm a student reported the theft of a Dell laptop computer from his room located in Hawthorn Hall, Woods Residence Community. The theft occurred sometime between 1:00 p.m. and 1:10 p.m. when the student temporarily left the room.

On Tuesday, September 30, 2008, during a power outage (which occurred between 12:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m.), two students reported thefts from theirroom located in Hawthorn Hall, Woods Residence Community. The room was left unlocked and property unattended. Items reported missing include: a wallet,Xbox 360 game console, several Xbox 360 controllers, a 32" Dynex flat screen TV, Xbox 360 elite and other electronic equipment and games.

On Tuesday, September 30, 2008, during a power outage (which occurredbetween 12:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m.), another student reported the theft of a Dell laptop computer from his room in Maple Hall, Woods Residence Community. The theft occurred when the student temporarily left the room and left the door unlocked with property unattended.

Anyone who may have observed this criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Wright State University Police Department at (937) 775-2111.

Burglary - Forest Lane - September 25, 2008

On Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at about 10:15 p.m., a witness observed damage to the door of an apartment at Forest Lane. The Wright State University Police Department was called immediately and police were dispatched. Between 9:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. unknown persons kicked in the door, entered the apartment and removed miscellaneous clothing, a flat screen TV, 2 laptop computers, and 2 Sony Play Stations.

No one was at the residence at the time of the burglary.

If you have information regarding this incident, please contact the Wright State University Police at 937-775-2111.

Burglaries - College Park and Maple Hall -September 11, 2008 - Suspect Arrested

Incident One:
On Thursday, September 11, 2008 at about 12:20 am, a female student reporteda former male acquaintance forced his way into her apartment at College Park causing damage to the door, a mirror and a lamp. No residents of theapartment were injured as a result of this incident.

Police are actively investigating the case and are searching for a known subject.

Incident Two:
On Thursday, September 11, 2008 at about 4 p.m., a female student reported that at approximately 2:30 a.m. this morning she was sexually assaulted by a known male acquaintance in his room in Maple Hall, Woods Residence Community.

Police are actively investigating the case.

Anyone who may have information about these criminal incidents is encouraged to contact the Wright State University Police at 937-775-2111.

Reward for Information relating to Arson - February 20-21, 2008

The Ohio Blue Ribbon Arson Committee may reward you up to $5,000.00 for reporting people who commit arson.

The Wright State University Police Department is looking for information regarding the destruction of a student's vehicle that occurred on February 20th or 21st, 2008 at Wright State University.

Arson - Parking Lot #4 - February 20, 2008

The Wright State University Police Department received a report that between 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 20th and Thursday, February 21st, 2008 at 8:03 a.m., a dark blue, Saturn Ion sustained heavy damage while parked in Lot #4.  No injuries were reported.

Please contact the Wright State University Police Department at (937)775-2111 if you have any information related the above incident.

Burglary - Laurel Hall - May 11, 2008

The Wright State University Police Department received information yesterday that a burglary occurred on Sunday, May 11, at 1239 Springwood Ln., Fairborn Ohio 45324.

'The reporting party advised that money and electronics were taken. The residence was unoccupied at the time of the incident.No charges have been filed at this time.

Anyone who may have observed this criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Wright State University Police Department at (937) 775-2111.

Assault/Robbery - Loop Rd and University Drive - March 29, 2008

An individual who is not a WSU student reported being assaulted and robbed as he exited the wooded area near Loop Road and University Drive at approximately 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2008. The subject reports two men assaulted him and took his wallet, coat and miscellaneous property. The reporting person described the two men as follows:

Suspect #1 - black male, about 30-35 years of age, approximately 6'tall, weighing 180 pounds
Suspect #2 - black male, about 30-35 years of age, approximately 5'10" tall, weighing about 150 pounds

The subjects were thought to be driving a white, early 1990's, Chevrolet Cavalier type vehicle.

Details of this incident are sketchy and we need your assistance to thoroughly investigate the case.

Anyone who may have observed this criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Wright State University Police at 937-775-2111.

Suspicious Activity - Possible Handgun - January 2, 2007

On Monday, January 7, 2007, Campus police report that suspicious activity was observed by a student patrol officer at 6:12 a.m. this morning. Two white males in dark trench coats were observed, one of whom appeared to be carrying a handgun. They did not threaten the student patrol officer who called police immediately.

Campus police responded and did a thorough checkof campus tunnels and buildings. Extra campus police assisted with the search and investigation. The two individuals were not located by police.

The individuals were reported to be:

1. a white male, taller than the second, short blonde hair and possibly right-handed
2. the second white male had dark hair and facial hair and was the shorter of the two.
3. both were wearing dark trench coats and appeared to be between 18-25 years old.

If you see anyone matching this description please contact campus police immediately by calling 911 or 775-2111.

Ohio law prohibits firearms on university campuses. Additionally, Wright State policy prohibits firearms on our campus. Police continue to patrol campus and appreciate your help in this matter.

Burglary - 2100 Zink Road - December 26, 2007

On Wednesday, December 26, 2007, it was reported to the Wright State University Police Department that a burglary occurred at 2120 Zink Road, Apartment 3C. The occupants of the apartment were not at home when the burglary occurred and no injuries were reported.The victim stated that sometime between Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at approximately 8:00 am and Wednesday, December 26, 2007 at 10:30 pm., unknown persons entered the apartment and removed personal property.

This case is currently under investigation. Anyone who may have observed this criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Wright State University Police Department at (937) 775-2111.

Aggravated Robbery - Oak Hall - October 15, 2007

A resident student and her boyfriend report inviting an acquaintance into her room at Oak Hall. The acquaintance was on the phone with another individual who arrived at the room a few minutes later and was admitted by the students. The two guests began to argue between themselves and were asked to leave by the resident. The second subject picked up an iPod, laptop, and other property placing it in a black gym bag. The student protested and was threatened by what appeared to be a handgun concealed within a pocket of a hooded shirt. The resident student attempted to prevent the escape and was pushed by one of the subjects. The acquaintance is reported to have followed the second subject down the hall and left the area.

This incident is reported to have occurred on Monday, October 15, 2007at about noon.

Suspect description:
African American male, height 5'5" to 5'9", dressed in a black hoodie with dark jeans, and sunglasses.

It possible there are two or more subjects working together to gain access to the campus community and engage in criminal activity. There have been other reports of property being stolen by two men who appear to work together. The theft offenses occurred when one subject created a distraction and another removed the property.

Anyone who may have observed this criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Wright State University Police at 937-775-2111.

Text Message Alert System

At Wright State, the safety and security of our community is one of our highest priorities. We have added text messaging to our existing emergency alert system that is used to communicate with the entire community in case of an emergency. Text messaging adds a new dimension to the speed by which emergency messages can be delivered to you. In addition to unforeseen emergency situations, the service will alert you to school closings due to weather.Your participation will make this system as effective as it can be.

Opting In: Sign up to receive Text Message Alerts.

- Login to your account at WINGS Express via WINGS
- Choose "Personal Information" from the menu.
- Choose the "Opt-In Text Message" option.
- Enter your cell phone's area code and phone number in the fields provided.
- From the first drop-down list, select your cell phone provider
- From the second drop-down list, select "Emergencies".
- Finish by pressing the "Submit" button.

Opting Out: If you no longer wish to receive Text Message Alerts.

- Repeat steps 1 through 3 from Opting In.
- Select "Delete" from the Opt-In Level drop-down list.
- Finish by pressing the "Submit" button.

This new text message feature is presently in a preliminary phase, and is not a guarantee of service.

Please be advised that your service provider may apply a standard text message fee when you receive an emergency alert.

3640 Colonel Glenn Highway - Dayton, Ohio - 45435

Copyright Information © 2009 | Accessibility Information
Last updated: Tue. Oct-27-09, 11:52
Please send comments to: webmaster@wright.edu

Wright State University