University police responded to eight vehicle accidents, a number of medical emergencies and three reports of suspicious persons this week.
Police responded to reports of suspicious activity outside Adams Hall on Sept. 20.
On Monday Sept. 22, police responded to an accident in the Christ the King Catholic Church parking lot and a medical emergency on Butterfield Road. Police also transported two people to the hospital, one from Health Services and the other from the Flagg Road recreation field.
On Tuesday Sept. 23, police investigated a reported suspicious person outside Boss Ice Arena. Also on Tuesday, police assisted with three separate motor vehicle accidents. One accident occurred on Flagg Road, another in the Christ the King Catholic Church’s parking lot and a third in Fraternity Circle. All incidents were cleared without issue.
On Wednesday Sept. 24, police assisted with two vehicle accidents on Briar Lane and Upper College Road. Police also assisted with a medical emergency on West Alumni Avenue.
On Thursday Sept. 25, police responded to an emergency on Flagg Road. Both incidents ended in transport to the hospital.
On Friday Sept. 26, police assisted drivers on Bills Road and in the Fine Arts parking lot. Police were able to clear the scene within the hour. Then, police responded to three separate medical emergencies, all ending in trips to the hospital. Two of the incidents occurred at URI’s Health Services and the other on Keaney Road.
That same day, URI EMS responded to a medical emergency on Butterfield Road. Two medics were dispatched and cleared the scene within the hour. Additionally, police responded to a report of a suspicious person but were unable to locate anyone.
