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11/17/2015, 10:06am

Police briefs

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lice of pepperoni pizza found intoxicated

University police charged Stuart Kaplan, 18, of Seavers Hall with underage drinking on Nov. 1. Officers observed Kaplan, who was dressed as a slice of pepperoni pizza, struggling to walk near the area of Naugle Hall. The officer stopped Kaplan, and another man who was assisting Kaplan near the Wellness Center. Kaplan showed obvious signs of intoxication, and the officer administered a portable breath test, which detected a presence of alcohol in Kaplan’ system.

Intoxicated male found kicking vehicle

University police charged Christopher John Craig, 19, of Seavers Hall with underage drinking on Nov. 7. An officer on routine patrol stopped Craig after he was observed kicking a parked vehicle in the SU Steam Plant parking lot. Craig showed obvious signs of intoxication and was given a portable breath test. The test showed positive results for the presence of alcohol in his system. Craig was released at his residence hall.

Metal trashcan damages Honda Accord

Justin Brittain of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, came to the university police on Nov. 10 to report damage to his Honda Accord. Brittain’s vehicle was parked in the C-10 parking lot from Nov. 6–7, where it was scratched. According to Brittain, a large metal trash can was placed on top of his vehicle, which left numerous scratches on the roof. No damage estimate has bee received as of this time and the incident remains under investigation.

Underage drinking in L-1 storage lot

Police charged Austin C. Rardain, 19, of Kieffer Hall with underage drinking on Friday. Officers saw Rardain walking in the L-1 storage lot and stopped Rardain, who appeared visibly intoxicated at the time. Officers administered a portable breath test, which did show positive results for the presence of alcohol in Rardain’s system.

Public drunkenness near SU Steam Plant

University police charged Tyler Paul Speer, 23, of Blairs Mills, Pennsylvania, with disorderly conduct and public drunkenness following an incident that occurred on Saturday, at a parking lot near the SU Steam Plant. University police officers were nearby when they observed Speer attempting to overturn a portable toilet. Officers confronted Speer, who fled on foot to Middle Spring Avenue, where he was taken into custody. Speer was intoxicated and admitted that he intended to upset the portable toilet. Authorities released Speer at his off-campus residence.

Lackhove Hall resident facing harassment charges

Police charged Charles John Burnside, 19, of Lackhove Hall with simple assault, disorderly conduct and harassment following an incident that occurred on Sunday. Allegedly, Burnside assaulted a 17-year-old female who was visiting him over the weekend. The victim’s parents provided officials with information that later led to an investigation. A criminal complaint was filed with Magisterial District Judge Anthony Adams in Shippensburg.

Underage drinking at McCune Hall

Police charged Shane Todd Horn, 19, of Middletown, Delaware, with underage drinking following an incident that occurred on Sunday. The Cumberland County Control dispatched officers to McCune Hall to assist with a potential case of alcohol overdose. Officers arrived and identified Horn as the intoxicated individual. Officers administered a portable breath test that revealed alcohol in Horn’s system. An ambulance transported Horn to the Chambersburg Hospital for further treatment.

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