Police Logs: Moose loose on campus

A look at what happened this President’s Day weekend

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Police Logs Graphic | Alex Brizee | Argonaut

Friday, Feb. 18

7:28 a.m. Animal Problem: University of Idaho’s security requested assistance to get a moose off-campus near the Admin Building.

7:53 a.m. Suspicious Person: The caller complained of a male who had been sitting in a vehicle all night on Cleveland Street. 

2:00 p.m. Animal Problem: The caller reported their roommate for abusing their cat.

4:33 p.m. Suspicious Person: A wanted person was seen standing outside of Safari Pearl, pacing around the area. They were later arrested. 

7:38 p.m. Theft: A man was alleged to have stolen from Walmart. They were arrested while waiting at the bus stop.

Saturday, Jan. 19

9:20 a.m. Trespassing Complaint: An unknown man was found sleeping in a Meineke employee vehicle.

11:36 a.m. Malicious Mischief: Multiple cars in the South Jackson lot were found to have damage, like broken side mirrors. 

1:49 p.m. Civil Calls: The caller had a confrontation with their neighbor on Pine Cone Road and were separated by police.

2:42 p.m. Circumstance: Two women went to the register at Walmart and left without paying.

3:10 p.m. Civil Calls: A dog was stolen from the caller and taken to La Quinta Inn. The accused person posted the dog on Snapchat.

10:17 p.m. Controlled Substance Problem: A worker at Buffalo Wild Wings was cleaning a table and found a small baggie of white powder.

Sunday, Jan. 20

11:49 a.m. Domestic Dispute: The caller could hear people yelling at each other on Almon Street.

1:37 p.m. Welfare Check: A man in a wheelchair was seen in the middle of the road at East 3rd and South Washington Street. He appeared to have a cut hand and was covered in blood.

3:22 p.m. Urinate in Public: Walking into USPS, the caller noticed a strong stench of urine.

8:28 p.m. Welfare Check: A man in a wheelchair got stuck in a bathroom at Friendship Square

Monday, Feb. 21

10:37 a.m. Burglary: The caller heard a man enter their apartment and leave through the slider door on Indian Hills Drive.

11:53 a.m. Unconscious Person: An unconscious man in a wheelchair by Rosauers looked like they needed help.

3:32 p.m. Gunshot Sounds: The caller heard what seemed to be two gunshots on Pine Cone Road and a woman scream. Officers later confirmed the sound to be fireworks.

7:34 p.m. Smoke Investigation: A lot of smoke was seen on the road around South Main Street and East Palouse River Drive.

10:28 p.m. Threatening: The caller’s neighbor threatened to stab him.

Haadiya Tariq can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter @haadiyatariq

About the Author

Haadiya Tariq I am a senior at the University of Idaho, majoring in journalism and sociology with a minor in international studies. My final year at our publication, I am the Editor in Chief for 2022-2023.

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