The Avenue turned into the setting for a police drama Wednesday, as a student ran through the campus dining facility with a police officer on his heels. Police originally stopped the student for skateboarding on campus, University Police Department (UPD)…
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Saturday, April 21 12:25 a.m. A sexual assault was reported on the 1400 block of Broad Street. 9:36 p.m. A suicide was reported on the 900 block of Walnut Street. Sunday, April 22 2:00 a.m. An assault was reported on…
Delta Sigma Phi investigation continues
The Cal Poly Office of Student Life and Leadership (SLL) dropped the investigation into the Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity Tuesday, SLL director Stephan Lamb said. After meeting with Phi Sigma Kappa President Tyler Edwards, Lamb decided to remove the cease…
Police chief retires to focus on family
University Police Department (UPD) Chief Bill Watton retired last December after more than 11 years at Cal Poly. Though he is technically finished at UPD, Watton does not plan to step down as acting police chief until a replacement is…
No injuries after 'dramatic' bicycle-vehicle collision
A vehicle-bicycle collision on campus last Wednesday resulted in the shattering of a car windshield, but no trips to the emergency room, University Police Department (UPD) chief Bill Watton said. The accident occurred at 11:30 a.m., when the cyclist crossed…
Traffic accidents slow, bicycle collisions climb
San Luis Obispo recorded the lowest number of traffic accidents it has ever seen this past year, but bicycle-related accidents remain high compared to previous years. Five hundred ninety-seven traffic collisions were reported last year, 85 less than in 2009,…
UPD annual report shows spike in burglary
Cal Poly University Police Department (UPD) released their annual crime statistics and campus security report Sept. 29. The report provides statistics from the past three years for crimes on-campus, in the residence halls, on public property immediately surrounding campus and at…
Week of Welcome walk along: the 'party streets'
A Mustang Daily reporter is invited to join University Police Department chief Bill Watton on a ride along during Cal Poly’s Week of Welcome.
SLOcal laws to look out for
Students should be aware of the following San Luis Obispo ordinances and what each entails. For more information, contact the University Police Department at (805) 756-2281. Noise Ordinance A tenant or property owner(s) is in violation of the Noise Ordinance if…
Student still in hospital after being hit by truck
Kelli Hoffert, a psychology junior who was struck by a gray Chevrolet truck on campus around 11 a.m. Tuesday, is now at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center recovering from a skull fracture.
Second rape reported at Cal Poly
Cal Poly’s University Police Department issued an alert today of an alleged sexual assault in Poly Canyon Village on Thursday, May 12.