Police Beat: 10/29

Oct. 22- At 10 a.m., it was reported that someone had tried to gain entry into the Fitness Center.  A lock to an outside gate had been bent.  Also, a door panel into the auxiliary gym had been kicked.  Police are unsure if these vandalisms are related.  There are no suspects at this time.

Oct. 23- At 8 a.m., it was reported that the wrong person had signed for a package at the campus post office.  The package contained medications.  Police are unsure if the forgery was intentional or a mistake.  The package has not yet been returned and police are still looking into the incident.

Oct. 24- At 11:50 p.m., a UMW student was observed vandalizing a Fredericksburg sign in the 1000 block of Sunken Road.  After police received the report, they approached the student and found that the student was also intoxicated.  The student was arrested for drunk in public.  The City of Fredericksburg decides whether or not to press charges for vandalizing the sign.