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Police make arrests in string of laptop thefts

Olivia Dimmer

November 25, 2014

MSU police report they have taken two men into custody for the recent theft of laptop computers and other electronic devices from multiple residence halls on campus. While the investigation is ongoing, the department said it will seek charges through the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office. The thefts, which occurred in Holden Hall and other parts of campus, involved two suspects entering unlocked dorm rooms and making off with laptop computers.  MSU police are urging students to lock their rooms and keep belongings in secure locations.

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Death of student Jiayi Dai ruled an accident due to acute alcohol intoxication, had .415 BAC at time of death

AJ Moser

November 20, 2014

The toxicology report for Jiayi Dai, an MSU student who died this August, has revealed that her death was an accident. Dai's death was due to acute alcohol intoxication and her blood alcohol level was .415 at the time of her death.

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Holden Hall hit by multiple dorm invasions and thefts Nov. 13

Olivia Dimmer

November 18, 2014

Multiple dorm invasions and thefts occurred in Holden Hall on the night of Nov. 13, including one that ended in three laptops and an iPhone being stolen.

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Officials urge caution after several cases of credit card fraud

Olivia Dimmmer

October 27, 2014

With multiple cases of credit card fraud currently under investigation by MSU police, the department and financial institutions said students need to be aware of what to do when credit or debit cards go missing, or if fraudulent charges are made to their accounts.

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Teen awaits sentencing after plea in sexual assault of MSU student

Olivia Dimmer

September 26, 2014

The sexual assailant of an MSU student pleaded no contest to charges of third-degree criminal sexual conduct Thursday.

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Suspect description released in Sunday stabbing

AJ Moser

September 9, 2014

This weekend, partygoers were shocked when a confrontation turned physical. An MSU student was stabbed near the shared driveway of Campus View Apartments and the fraternity Alpha Sigma Phi.At about 1:30 a.m.

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Student hit by car during sorority rush

Brandi Scarber

September 9, 2014

On Sunday, Sept. 6 at about 10:55 a.m. in front of the Pi Beta Phi sorority house on the 300 block of N.

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More details released about cyclist who hit bus

The female MSU student who struck a CATA bus on the first day of classes is a 30-year-old MSU employee and student.

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Alleged Rite Aid and Coolidge Road shooter will see court Friday

Olivia Dimmer

August 26, 2014

Charged with the shooting deaths of two people in early May, Ricard Taylor will see court Friday.

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Two arrested for allegedly attempting to rob students

Olivia Dimmer

August 26, 2014

The two men are accused of attempted strong-arm robbery early Tuesday morning.

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Police on lookout for man wanted for six counts of criminal sexual conduct

Olivia Dimmer

July 25, 2014

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of East Lansing resident Mikael Alexandre Frutin, who is wanted by police for six felony counts of criminal sexual conduct.

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Two arrested for robbing students of pizza, cell phone outside residence hall

Katie Krall

July 15, 2014

The suspects took a cell phone and pizza from the victims and fled north on foot. The victims were not injured and were able to call 911.

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Meridian police looking for suspected credit card thief

Katie Krall

July 14, 2014

Meridian Township Police have asked for assistance in identifying a man thought to be involved in the theft and use of a couple’s credit cards. 

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Luggage stolen, potential identity theft and Grand River Avenue lane closure

Katie Krall

July 9, 2014

The right westbound lane of Grand River Avenue between Bailey Street and Division Street will be closed on Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11 during daylight hours.

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Apartment fire displaces residents, burns hole through floor

Katie Krall

June 30, 2014

Eastpoint Townlets on 1732 Cambria Drive caught fire Saturday.Ryan Romey, area director of DTN Management, said only one unit was affected by the fire. There were heavy smoke damages, but the bedroom — where the fire started — suffered the most with a hole in the floor. 

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East Lansing police detective receives distinguished award

Katie Krall

June 26, 2014

Detective Sgt. Andrew Bouck lead the task force responsible for apprehending Oswald Scott Wilder in 2013.

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Mid-Michigan Physicians building evacuated after robbery, threats

Olivia Dimmer

June 25, 2014

The building on Lake Lansing Road will be closed until further notice following a robbery that took place Wednesday morning.

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Two bikes reported stolen June 16

Katie Krall

June 22, 2014

A 27-year-old student reported his bike and bike lock stolen from the north side of the Natural Resources building between 10:10 a.m.

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Police discover ongoing embezzlement

Katie Krall

June 22, 2014

Three employees at the Administration Building have reported toner cartridges missing from their offices.The first complainant reported at least three cartridges stolen since March. The second reported five cartridges stolen between June 4 and June 10, and the third reported three cartridges stolen between May 30 and June 3

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Summer construction work might cause delays

Katie Krall

June 11, 2014

A number of contrucion projects could potentially snare motorists and commuters throughout the summer, beginning early next weeks and extending in August.