An unusual series of hit-and-run accidents emerges in October crime log

By Sullivan McGee//

Students said they noticed a series of hit-and-run accidents over the past several weeks when their vehicles were damaged on campus parking lots.

Chief of Public Safety Thurmond Maynard declined to comment about the incidents, citing privacy concerns.

“I honestly think it’s due to the small spaces and limited parking, but people should really be more careful or at the very least admit their mistake,” said Hannah Armstrong, a student whose car was damaged in a recent hit-and-run. “Parking is tight right now, and some of the spots behind Blazer are extremely tight so these things happen, but it’s really discouraging that it’s happening so frequently and no one is willing to admit that they did it.”

The following incidents were reported at Hood as of Oct. 24.

Oct. 4

A case of dating violence occurred at 1:34 a.m. in Meyran Hall. The case was closed and referred to the Title IX coordinator. There was no trespass order issued.

Oct. 5

A motor vehicle accident that occurred between midnight and 3:30 p.m. at the Chapel lot was reported at 3:30 p.m. The case was closed and referred to the owners.

Oct. 10

There was an unlawful entry at Smith Hall at 6:49 p.m. The case was closed and referred to the police department. The individual was escorted off campus.

Oct. 12

A case of vandalism occurred at 3:10 a.m. at Smith Hall. The case was closed and referred to the facilities department.

Oct. 19

A hit-and-run accident that occurred between 1 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Oct. 18 at Coffman Chapel Drive was reported at 1:15 p.m. on Oct. 19. The case was closed and reported to Campus Safety and the owner of the vehicle.

Oct. 19

A case of fraud that occurred at 2:45 p.m. at the Volpe Athletic Center was reported at 2:52 p.m. The case was closed and referred to the owner.

Oct. 20

Threats and a verbal dispute that occurred between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the Hodson Science and Technology Center were reported on Oct. 20 at 11:25 a.m. This case is pending investigation, and no contact order has been issued.

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