Duo arrested for thefts, drug possession
LSUPD arrested Timothy Cole, 25, of Baton Rouge, for four counts of burglary, two counts of theft, one count of unauthorized use of a credit card, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and an outstanding warrant for DWI.
LSUPD also arrested Kendall McCullar, 26, of New Orleans, for unauthorized use of a credit card, attempted unauthorized use of a credit card, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, accessory after the fact and a fugitive warrant from Baton Rouge Police Department.
LSUPD spokesperson Capt. Cory Lalonde said a string of thefts including cell phones, wallets and other objects occurred on campus between Jan. 15 and Feb. 1.
LSUPD investigators learned victims’ credit cards were used to purchase pre-paid gift cards for hundreds of dollars, Lalonde said.
He said investigators obtained surveillance footage of McCullar at the CVS on the north side of campus, and a still picture was given to Crimestoppers.
Baton Rouge Police officers investigated the suspects, and a flier was distributed with Cole’s photo and a vehicle they used, Lalonde said.
He said McCullar turned herself in to LSUPD on Feb. 6 and was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
McCullar denied knowing the whereabouts of Cole, Lalonde said.
Baton Rouge Police investigators located Cole Feb. 9. McCullar was with him.
Officers arrested the two and found a small amount of heroin, Lalonde said.
Cole and McCullar were booked in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
Student arrested for cocaine possession
Cormac Cassidy, 19, was arrested Feb. 3 for possession of cocaine.
Lalonde said LSUPD officers were dispatched to Residential College One-North Hall in reference to a complaint of burning marijuana.
LSU’s canine unit was called to the scene and confirmed the presence of drugs in the room, Lalonde said.
Lalonde said officers found two small bags of cocaine in the room.
Cassidy was booked in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.*
Student arrested for DWI after crash
Charles Lyles, 18, was arrested for DWI and careless operation of a vehicle.
LSUPD officers responded to a two-car crash Feb. 6 on Skip Bertman Drive, Lalonde said.
He said Lyles was one of the drivers in the crash, and it was clear he was intoxicated.
The officer performed a field sobriety test, and Lyles performed poorly, Lalonde said.
Lalonde said Lyles was transferred to LSUPD headquarters where he gave a breath sample and blew a .117.
Lyles was booked in East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
Editor’s Note*: All charges related to Cormac Cassidy were later dismissed and the arrests have been expunged.