Campus:

Theft reported in Heiges Field House locker room

Michael Urban, of Lititz, Pennsylvania, filed a report with the university police in reference to his wallet being stolen from the locker room at Heiges Field House on March 7 at approximately 6 p.m. 

Urban reported that he left his book bag sitting on the floor, unattended, next to a locker in the locker room while he was taking a shower. When he returned to the locker area approximately five minutes later, he noticed that the book bag was missing. 

Urban located the book bag in another area of the locker room, and observed that all of the compartments had been opened and gone through. Urban then discovered that his wallet and its contents were missing. 

The wallet is described as a Columbia black leather tri-fold wallet, which contained Urban’s SU ID card, his driver’s license and a bank debit card. The incident remains under investigation at this time.

Theft reported in Heiges Field House locker room

Thomas L. Gomez, of Forest Hill, Maryland, filed a report with the university police in reference to his wallet being stolen from one of the lockers at the Heiges Field House locker room on March 5, at approximately 4 p.m. 

Gomez reported that he had placed his belongings in one of the lockers and then received a telephone call that he answered. While speaking on his phone, Gomez walked to the other end of the locker room. When he returned to the locker a few minutes later, he found that his belongings had been disturbed and that his wallet was missing. 

The black Tommy Hilfiger wallet contained Gomez’s driver’s license, a bank debit card, his SU student ID card and $110 in cash. 

Gomez provided a description of a possible suspect, and the investigation is continuing at this time.

Waynesboro man charged with public drunkenness

Christopher M. Atkinson, 26, of Waynesboro, Pennyslvania, was charged with public drunkenness in connection with an incident that occurred on March 3. 

Campus police officers observed a vehicle on Dauphin Drive at approximately 2 a.m. with the rear passenger door hanging open, and when they checked on the vehicle they found Atkinson passed out on the rear seat. 

Atkinson was found to be highly intoxicated and was given a portable breath test, which showed positive results for the presence of alcohol in his system. 

Due to Atkinson’s condition, an ambulance was dispatched to the scene and he was transported to Chambersburg Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. 

A citation was later filed at the magisterial district judge’s office charging Atkinson with public drunkenness.

Harley Hall resident charged with underage drinking

Ryan L. Garner, 20, of Harley Hall, was charged with underage drinking in connection with an incident that occurred on March 4. 

Garner was observed walking on Dauphin Drive in the area of the Memorial Auditorium at approximately 1 a.m. with two other individuals who were assisting him in walking due to his level of intoxication. SU officers stopped the group to check on Garner’s welfare and found that he was highly intoxicated. 

Garner showed obvious signs of intoxication and was given a portable breath test which tested positive for the presence of alcohol in his system. 

Due to Garner’s level of intoxication, an ambulance was dispatched and Garner was transported to Chambersburg Hospital for further evaluation and treatment. 

A citation was later filed at the magisterial district judge’s office charging Garner with underage drinking.

State:

Retail theft reported in Shippensburg Township

A retail theft was reported at the Wal-Mart in Shippensburg Township on March 2 around 12:30 p.m.

Fatira Porter, 19, Manaya Williams, 18, and Zikeyah Yeargin, 19, all of Shippensburg, were accused of committing retail theft. They were observed and apprehended by Wal-Mart’s loss prevention.

Criminal mischief reported in Shippensburg Township

Brittany Cook, 30, of Shippensburg, reported damage to her vehicle in the 100 block of South Conestoga Drive on March 9, around 10 a.m.

Cook said the suspect damaged her car with a shopping cart and then fled the scene when the police were called.

The rear driver side door was scratched, and the rear bumper was chipped. The damage is estimated at $350.

Burglary reported in Shippensburg Township

Morgan D. Gathright, 21, and Tyler L. Marshall, 22, both of Shippensburg, reported a burglary from their shared residence in the 1300 block of Bard Drive.

The unknown suspect entered the residence between March 11 and 16 through an unsecured window and stole gaming devices and alcohol. 

The loss is estimated at about $1,060. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police.

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