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CWRU Police Blotter: August 19 to 26

Aquene Kimmel, News Editor August 28, 2015

Aug. 19: Petty theft—Cell phone taken from restroom in Nord Hall Aug. 20: Felony theft—Backpack taken from office in Robbins Building Aug. 20: Petty theft—Shoplifter found in store at Barnes and...

Welcome back and some tips for campus living

Sergeant Jeffrey Daberko August 28, 2015

The Case Western Reserve University Police Department would like to extend a hearty welcome back to all our returning students, especially to the class of 2019. While having the place to ourselves all...

CWRU Police Blotter, May 1 to August 16

August 21, 2015

With at least 36 bicycle thefts or attempted bicycle thefts reported so far this summer, one of the biggest lessons from the recent crime logs is to lock up your bike. The Case Western Reserve University...

Residents along Hessler Street received letters from the University Circle Police Department outlining their stance on noise policy violations.

Shushing Hessler

Anmol Nigam, Contributing Writer August 21, 2015

Despite its close proximity to the Case Western Reserve University campus, Hessler Road, home of the Hessler Street Fair and many students’ apartments, is under the jurisdiction of University Circle...

James Repicky worked for the police for over 30 years before resigning. Now, he is back to run the University Circle Police Department.

The new chief in town

Anmol Nigam, Contributing Writer August 21, 2015

As of June 14, the University Circle Police Department has a new face. The former Chief John Pavelich has retired and Chief Jim Repicky is now in command of the department and its 25 officers. "I had...

Billboards call on Republicans to address police violence

Nardine Taleb, Staff Reporter August 7, 2015

We boil down what happened in Cleveland this week. Billboards call on Republicans to address police violence “#BlackAugust He was a child playing at the park.” Messages like this, seen...

There are a range of concerts to attend across Cleveland this Friday and Saturday.

Timeline: Everything you need to know about the Michael Brelo case, and its aftermath

Julia Bianco, Director of Web and Multimedia June 5, 2015

You’ve probably been hearing a lot about Michael Brelo, the Cleveland police officer who was recently acquitted after a high profile trial for the killing of Timothy Russell and Malissa Williams, two...

CWRU Police Blotter, April 9 to April 15

April 17, 2015

April 10: Felony theft—laptop computer taken from classroom, Bingham Building. April 11: Obstructing official business—fake ID presented at door, Jolly Scholar. April 11: Theft from motor vehicle—jacket...

So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye

We have reached the end of the academic year and the final On the Beat column. Commencement 2015, which once seemed like a distant mirage, is now right around the corner. The Case Western Reserve University...

The king of Euclid

Maria Fazal, Copy Editor April 10, 2015

As I approach Officer Mark Chavis, I find myself having to wait in line. Chavis at his usual corner at the intersection of Adelbert Road and Euclid Avenue, is accompanied by a woman with a tight smile...

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