This week, University of Rhode Island police assisted with a reported break-in, responded to eight medical emergencies and addressed four reports of suspicious activity.
Police responded to a breaking and entering report at the Ryan Center on Friday, Oct. 10. This is an active investigation.
Police responded to two medical emergencies on Monday, Oct. 6. One incident occurred on Upper College Road near Washburn Hall and police transported individuals to the hospital. Police were able to assist with the second emergency outside the Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences.
Police assisted with a medical emergency in Barlow Circle on Wednesday, Oct. 8. One individual was hospitalized. Police responded to a second medical emergency on Wednesday. An individual was transported to the hospital from URI’s Health Services. On Thursday, Oct. 9, two medical emergencies ended in hospital transport after police assistance. On Sunday, Oct. 12, police assisted with medical emergencies by the Potter Building and Weldin Hall. Both incidents ended in transportation to the hospital, after roughly an hour of police assistance.
Police were called to investigate three reports of suspicious activity over the week. Two of the incidents occurred on Wednesday, Oct. 8 near Weldin Hall and the Ryan Center. Police were able to assist with both incidents and clear the scenes without issue. The third incident occurred on Tuesday, Oct. 7 on Upper College Road. Police were able to clear the scene in a matter of minutes. A fourth incident occurred on Saturday, Oct. 11 on Plains Road, which did not require police intervention.
Police responded to a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, Oct. 7 on Upper College Road. Police were able to assist and the scene was cleared in around one hour. Police assisted with an accident on Wednesday, Oct. 8 on Plains Road. Police were able to clear the scene within 30 minutes.
