The Ithacan

BREAKING: Vape pen causes fire in Tallcott Hall

By Ashley Stalnecker, Staff Writer • December 9, 2018

A vape pen charging in a laptop computer in Talcott Hall caused a small fire in one of the first floor dorm rooms around 1 p.m. Dec. 9.

Public Safety Log: Feb. 6 – Feb. 12

February 25, 2015

February 6 Safety Hazard LOCATION: U-Lot SUMMARY: Officer reported equipment ruptured hydraulic line and leaked fluid. Environmental health and safety officer cleaned spill area. Environmental Health...

Public Safety Log: Oct. 9 – Oct. 19

November 5, 2014

October 9 Possession of marijuana Location: J-Lot SUMMARY: Officer reported odor of marijuana. Three people judicially referred for unlawful possession of marijuana. Master Patrol Officer Dan Austic. Off-campus...

Public Safety Log: Sept. 24 – Oct. 8

November 5, 2014

September 24 Trespass Location: Hood Hall SUMMARY: Caller reported person had been refusing to leave the building. Officer issued the person a restriction from campus. Patrol Officer Steven Rounds....

Public Safety Log: Sept. 19– Sept. 23

October 23, 2014

SEPTEMBER 19 Possession of marijuana Location: J-Lot SUMMARY: Officer reported people with marijuana. Three people judicially referred for possession of marijuana. Patrol Officer Steven Rounds. Case...

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:...

Public Safety Log: Aug. 12 – Aug. 24

September 10, 2014

AUGUST 12 V&T violation LOCATION: Unknown SUMMARY: Officer reported unknown person or vehicle damaged vehicle. Unknown how damage occurred. Investigation pending. Sergeant Tom Dunn. AUGUST13 Safety...

Firefighters face cuts while college calls rise

By Emily MilesNicole Ogrysko, Senior Writer and Contributing Writer • October 31, 2012

While the Ithaca Fire Department faces budget cuts because of the proposed 2013 city budget, fire alarm activations reported from the college this year have seen notable increase.