LSUPD arrests four for Herget Hall thefts during football camp
The LSU Police Department arrested four individuals unaffiliated with the University on July 19 for thefts in Herget Hall, according to Capt. Cory Lalonde, LSUPD spokesman.
Lalonde said a number of personal items, including cell phones and other electronics, were reported stolen July 18 while Herget was housing participants from a football camp.
After investigation, LSUPD officers identified and interviewed four subjects, who all admitted to the theft. Justin Ross Nathan, 17, of 3201 Loreauville Road in New Iberia, and Derek Olivier, 18, of 2505 Two College Road in Jeanerette, were charged on counts of felony theft and booked at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison, Lalonde said.
Two unidentified juveniles were also involved and charged but were released to their guardians, Lalonde said.
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Woman stopped for traffic violation had warrant out for her arrest
A 39-year-old woman unaffiliated with the University was arrested July 21 for disobeying a traffic signal, driving with a suspended license and possession of a narcotic.
At 2:13 a.m., an LSUPD officer stopped a vehicle for taking an illegal right turn at a red light at the corner of Highland Road and Dalrymple Drive, Lalonde said.
The driver was Shelley Jones of 9447 Landsdowne Road #53, who also had a fugitive warrant out for her arrest.
Jones was also driving with a suspended license, Lalonde said.
Upon further search of the vehicle, the officer found one Oxycodone pill, Lalonde said. Jones was booked at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
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Dumpster drivers arrested for felony theft of $600 worth of metals
Two men unaffiliated with the University were arrested for felony theft July 23 when police discovered them digging through dumpsters.
Officers received a report at 7 p.m. that the two men were sifting through a scrap metal receptacle owned by the LSU Graphic Services Complex on River Road, Lalonde said. Similar incidences at the location had been previously reported.
Lalonde said officers identified Stuart Brass III, 56, of 7760 Maplewood Drive, and Percy L. Wilson, 55, of 4047 Victoria Drive, as they were taking approximately $600 worth of aluminium and steel from the receptacle.
Wilson was also charged with false certificates when police discovered an illegally altered inspection sticker on his car at the scene. In addition, Brass was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia for carrying a cocaine pipe.
Both men were booked at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
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Man unaffiliated with LSU arrested for trespassing at PIKE house
 
A 23-year-old man unaffiliated with the University was arrested July 26 for criminal trespass, possession of narcotics and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.
Police responded at 7:38 a.m. to a report of two suspicious men at West Fraternity Lane, Lalonde said.
Upon arrival, police discovered a man had jumped the fence of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house. The man was identified as Kevin C. Anderson of 10522 Avenue F.
Anderson was accompanied by a juvenile, who was acting as a lookout, Lalonde said.
The juvenile was charged with possession of tools used in burglary but was released to guardians.
Lalonde said police later searched Anderson and found small amount of marijuana and two MDMA tablets.
Anderson was later booked at East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
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Student and three others caught trespassing in Long Fieldhouse
A University student and three others unaffiliated with the University were charged Aug. 11 for criminal trespass at the Huey P. Long Fieldhouse, according to Lalonde.
Officers responded at 2:55 a.m. to reports of people in the inactive section of the Fieldhouse.
Lalonde said, upon entry, officers identified University student Cory Bridgewater, 20, of 39506 West Brickyard Road in Springfield, and three others: Derek Smith, 22, of 18317 Flagship Circle in Jupiter, Fla., Jessica Williams, 24, of 31573 N. Corbin Road in Walker and Sarah Masters, 24, of 9748 Rancho Drive in Keller, Texas.
Lalonde said the group was issued misdemeanor summons and released.
 
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