The Ithacan

Fake blood leads to very real conversations about safety protocols

By Sheelagh Doe, Staff Writer • November 14, 2024

Kevin Conover, a senior cinema and photography major at Ithaca College, embarked on the filming of an especially bloody scene for his senior film thesis titled “What Simon Said.” Numerous fake, blood-covered props were discarded in dumpsters across Ithaca, which spurred a serial killer investigation by the Ithaca Police Department.

IPD warns students about people getting drugged in bars

By Caitlin Holtzman, Staff Writer • February 12, 2020

The Ithaca Police Department is warning people to be aware of possible drugs being slipped into drinks at bars located on The Commons.

Public Safety and IPD increase patrols for fall semester

By Sarah Horbacewicz, Staff Writer • September 20, 2016

The Ithaca College Office of Public Safety and Ithaca Police Department have increased their patrols and presence on and around campus this fall, due to both standard protocol and recent crime.

No new information from IPD in Nazaire stabbing investigation

By Sophia Tulp, News Editor • September 14, 2016

The Ithaca Police Department is still trying to collect “crucial” video for the homicide investigation of Anthony Nazaire, the Ithaca College sophomore who died in an Aug. 28 stabbing on the Cornell University campus, according to the most recent release from the IPD.

Gorge jumping in Ithaca continues despite summer death

By Faith Meckley, Assistant News Editor • August 26, 2015

On July 26, 20-year-old Eric Richardson, a Cortland High School graduate, jumped from a cliff into the water at Second Dam and did not re-emerge.

Public Safety Log: Sept. 15– Sept. 18

October 9, 2014

SEPTEMBER 15 Criminal mischief Location: Emerson Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported unknown person damaged exit sign. Investigation pending. Sergeant Dirk Hightchew. Fire alarm Location: Terraces SUMMARY:...