TWO STUDENTS ARRESTED FOR DWI
Two separate incidents resulted in the arrests of two University students for first-offense DWI.
John Metzler, 18, of 5600 Cherlyn Drive, New Orleans, was charged with first-offense DWI, careless operation of a motor vehicle with a crash involved and violation of open container law.
Julia Rouse, 22, of 810 Pecan Drive, Iberville, La., was charged with first-offense DWI, improper lane usage and driving with a broke taillight.
On March 25 at 2:45 a.m., LSU Police Department officers responded to a traffic accident on Fieldhouse Drive near the Indian Mounds involving Metzler, said LSUPD Spokesman Capt. Russell Rogé. Upon talking with Metzler, officers smelt alcohol on Metzler’s breath. Metzler showed several signs of intoxication during field sobriety test, Rogé said.
After being given permission, officers searched the vehicle and found a half-empty 1.75 liter bottle of Old Crow whiskey. Metzler submitted to a breathalyzer test and registered a .228g percent BAC, more than 10 times the legal limit for minors, Rogé said.
Metzler was booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison.
On March 26 at 12:30 p.m. LSUPD officers patrolling on Highland Road noticed Rouse’s vehicle had a broken taillight and observed erratic driving behavior as Rouse crossed the center line, Rogé said.
Officers conducted a traffic stop and then field sobriety tests. Rogé said Rouse displayed multiple clues of intoxication. Rouse consented to a breathalyzer test and registered a .190g percent BAC.
Rouse was booked into parish prison.
STUDENT ARRESTED FOR BATTERY
An incident involving a student resulted in an arrest for simple battery.
Laura Parker, 18, of 4410 Nicholas Circle, Hammond, La., was charged with simple battery.
On March 24 at noon, LSUPD received a complaint of battery in the Quad, Rogé said. Upon arriving, officers determined the victim was passing out flyers to students in the Quad while dressed in a donkey costume. Parker ran toward the victim, collided with her and knocked the victim into a bench on which she scratched her knee. Parker then tired to hug the victimized donkey, who said she did not want to be touched. Parker then left the area.
The victim identified Parker in the Quad to officers who then questioned Parker. Parker explained one of her friends paid her $10 to run up to the victim and push her, Rogé said.
Parker was issued a misdemeanor summons and released.
NON-STUDENT ARRESTED FOR SIMPLE BURGLARY
A man was arrested on campus for simple burglary.
Kamau Butler, 26, of 1921 Great Smokey Ave., Baton Rouge, was charged with simple burglary and remaining after being forbidden.
A LeJeune Hall resident notified LSUPD on March 30 at 11:30 p.m. he witnessed a man he did not know, Butler, searching though his room and closet. The victim later saw Butler trying to open the doors of other Pentagon Residence Halls, including Beauregard Hall, Rogé said.
When officers questioned Butler, he told them he was trying to find a friend he met earlier in the evening at a night club. Butler, however, was unable to recall the name of the club, the friend’s last name, dorm room, or phone number, Rogé said.
Upon further investigation, officers determined Butler has previously been arrested on campus and banned from the area.
Butler was booked into parish prison.
NON-STUDENT ARRESTED FOR POSSESSION OF ECSTASY, ADDERALL
A man was arrested on campus for illegal possession of ecstasy and adderall.
Bohdan Elozovyy, 20, of 8909 Worthington Estates, Baton Rouge, was charged with possession of schedule I drugs and possession of schedule II drugs.
On March 30 at 2:30 a.m., LSUPD officers responded to a complaint that a group of seven people were congregated on the pier on the south side of the Lutheran Student Center, Rogé said. Officers responded to the scene, saw several partially consumed alcoholic beverages and began to identify the individuals.
Officers then noticed a metal pill container in Elozovyy’s pocket and found three non-prescribed adderall pills and three ecstasy pills.
Elozovyy was booked into parish prison and the remainder of the group was told to leave the area and not return.
NON-STUDENT FELON CHARGED FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM
A convicted felon was arrested for illegally possessing a firearm.
Major Thomas, 21, of 1863 Nebraska St., was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Officers were in the area north of campus when they observed Thomas riding his bicycle. Officers asked Thomas to stop, but Thomas attempted to flee the area. While riding his bicycle away, officers saw Thomas make movements toward his jacket pocket. Officers then caught Thomas, and he resisted as the officers searched him.
Officers discovered a loaded .32 revolver in Thomas’ jacket. Officers then realized Thomas was a convicted felon.
Thomas was booked into parish prison.
FOUR ARRESTED FOR MARIJUANA-RELATED CHARGES
Three seperate incidents resulted in the arrest of four people, including one student, for marijuana possession.
Joey Stewart, 18, of 1150 West Garfield, Baton Rouge, was charged with simple possession of marijuana.
Jonathan Pugh, 19, University student of 3972 Bristol St., Beaumont, Texas, and Desiree Browden, 19, of 425 Tuscaloosa Ave., Baton Rouge, were charged with simple possession of marijuana in the same incident.
Michael Villarreal, 25, of 13473 Bayou Oaks Road, Gonzales, La., was charged with simple possession of marijuana and careless operation of a vehicle.
On March 25 at 3:45 p.m. LSUPD officers in the Roosevelt Street area north of campus approached Stewart to question him in an unrelated case, Rogé said. Stewart began acting suspicious, and when questioned by police officers, Stewart admitted to having a bag of marijuana in his pocket.
Officers discovered 15.25 grams of marijuana in Stewart’s pocket, Rogé said. Stewart was issued a misdemeanor summons and released.
On March 26 at 1:45 a.m., officers responded to a complaint of burning marijuana in Beauregard Hall, Rogé said. Upon consulting with Residential Life officials, officers determined the odor was coming from Pugh’s room, Rogé said.
Upon investigation, Pugh and Browden were asked to step out of the room. Pugh first denied marijuana consumption, but Browden immediately admitted her guilt at which point Pugh admitted guilt as well, Rogé said.
Officers discovered a half-smoked marijuana cigarette, which Pugh extinguished when officers knocked on the door. Both Pugh and Browden were issued a misdemeanor summons and released.
On March 29 at 10 p.m. officers patrolling on Highland Road observed Villarreal’s vehicle striking the road’s curb, Rogé said. Officers then conducted a traffic stop.
When officers were given permission to search the vehicle, 1.5 grams of marijuana was found in the center console, Rogé said. Villarreal was issued a misdemeanor summons and released.
NON-STUDENT ARRESTED FOR CRIMINAL TRESPASSING
A man was arrested for being on campus after forbidden.
Percy Reed, 30, of 2116 Alabama St., Baton Rouge, was charged with remaining on premises after being forbidden.
On March 24 at 10 p.m., officers observed Reed walking along Dalrymple Drive near the Greek Theatre, Rogé said. After finding Reed had no reason to be on campus, officers ran his name and determined he had previously been arrested and banned from campus.
Reed said he knew he had been banned from campus, but said he did not believe the officer at the time was serious about not returning to campus, Rogé said.
Reed was then issued a misdemeanor summons and released.
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Campus Crime Briefs — 4/2
April 2, 2008