University students arrested after chalking campus to advertise apartment complex
LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott said two University students were arrested after they used chalk on University property to advertise for an off-campus apartment complex.
LSUPD responded to reports of vandalism at the LSU Student Union on March 22 at 9:30 a.m., according to Scott. As a result, University students Emilie Lege, 23, and Paris Lamotte, 25, were arrested, Scott said.
The two students were reportedly seen using “spray chalk” on University property to advertise for an off-campus business.
Lege and Lamotte were both arrested for criminal mischief, issued misdemeanor summons and then released.
Fugitive arrested in stolen vehicle in Tiger Band Hall lot
A 54-year-old non-student was arrested on multiple charges in the Tiger Band Hall parking lot March 24, Scott said.
LSUPD observed a suspicious vehicle parked in the aforementioned lot at 6:30 p.m., according to Scott.
LSUPD confirmed the vehicle was reported stolen through the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, Scott said.
As a result, Tracey Cothern of Greenwell Springs was placed under arrest.
Cothern was arrested for one outstanding fugitive warrant, illegal possession of stolen things, possession of schedule II (6.8 grams of methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. Cothern was charged and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the aforementioned charges.
Two juveniles caught trying to steal bike at Kirby Smith Hall
A 13-year-old and 15-year-old were arrested for attempting to steal a bicycle at Kirby Smith Hall Sunday evening, Scott said.
LSUPD responded to Kirby Smith Hall where two juvenile males reportedly attempted to steal a bike on March 24 at 8:30 p.m., according to Scott.
The two juveniles were then detained by LSUPD, Scott said. Both were charged with possession of burglary tools and released to “concerned adults,” he said.