University student arrested for filing false police report
LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott said a 19-year-old University student was arrested after he filed a false police report claiming someone hit his car.
According to Scott, on April 4 around midnight, LSUPD responded to a reported hit-and-run crash on Dorothy Dix Drive.
University student Andrew Messina reported his vehicle had been struck by another vehicle which then fled the scene, according to Scott.
As a result of the investigation, LSUPD determined the incident did not occur, Scott said.
On April 20, Messina was arrested for filing a false police report. Messina was issued a misdemeanor summons for criminal mischief and was then released.
University student arrested for beating female during argument
A 19-year-old University student was arrested for reportedly beating a female during an argument at North Hall, Scott said.
According to Scott, on April 24 around 5:30 p.m., LSUPD received a report claiming a female victim was battered while engaged in an argument with University student Jordan Newman.
As a result, Newman was arrested for simple battery dating violence. Newman was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the aforementioned charge.
University student arrested for stalking at Middleton Library
A 19-year-old University student was arrested for stalking at Middleton Library after making multiple attempts to contact a female, Scott said.
According to Scott, on April 25 around 10 a.m., LSUPD responded to Middleton for a complaint of stalking.
A female University student reported unwanted contact by University student Jonathan Lofton. Lofton has reportedly attempted to make contact with the female on multiple occasions, Scott said.
When Lofton attempted to make contact on the date mentioned, the female victim summoned police, according to Scott.
As a result, Lofton was arrested for stalking. Lofton was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the aforementioned charge.