University student arrested for threatening statement
A University student was arrested after she allegedly made a terroristic threat to a Residential Life employee in regard to other residents at West Laville Hall.
According to the affidavit of probable cause obtained from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office, LSUPD responded to a complaint on Feb. 15 of an LSU student that made “terroristic threats.”
A staff member with the Residential Life Advocacy and Accountability Department contacted police regarding a conversation with 23-year-old Lauren Nickles.
Nickles met with the staff member and said she felt she was being picked on by other residents of her dorm because they called police when Nickles smoked marijuana in her dorm room, according to arrest records.
Nickles stated she often smelled marijuana in other areas of the dorm but never called police.
The staff member told Nickles the issue could not be substantiated and no action could be taken by Residential Life.
Nickles then replied that she would “get a nine millimeter and just handle it.”
The staff member said that based on his training and experience with students who make threats of violence, he observed that Nickles had a target and a motive.
When asked further about the threat, Nickles deflected the staff member’s questions. Authorities made contact with Nickles by phone around 6 p.m. that day. An officer informed her that he needed to speak with her in person, and that he may have charges pending against her.
Nickles said she wished to speak with her attorney before meeting, and that she would come to LSUPD headquarters at 7:30 p.m.
Nickles did not arrive at 7:30 p.m., according to arrest records. The officer then attempted to call Nickles at 8:30 p.m. She did not answer.
An arrest warrant was then issued for Nickles. She was charged and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on one count of terrorizing.
Two University students arrested for intent to distribute marijuana
Two 19-year-old University students were arrested during a routine traffic stop Tuesday evening, Scott said.
On Feb. 21 at 1 a.m., LSUPD conducted a traffic stop on Nicholson Drive, according to Scott.
During the stop, three ounces of marijuana and drug paraphernalia were discovered, Scott said.
As a result, University students Scotti Gautreau and Brennan Spurrier were arrested.
Gautreau was charged with possession of and intent to distribute a schedule I drug and possession of drug paraphernalia. Spurrier was charged with possession with the intent to distribute a schedule I drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and turn signal required.
Both Gautreau and Spurrier admitted to selling marijuana, according to Scott. They were both booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the aforementioned charges.
Non-student arrested with cocaine, guns during traffic stop
A 32-year-old non-student was arrested during a traffic stop on Nicholson Drive early Wednesday morning, LSUPD spokesperson Lt. Kevin Scott said.
According to Scott, LSUPD conducted a routine traffic stop on Nicholson Drive on Feb. 22 at 3:30 a.m.
During the stop, Daniel Rogers of St. Gabriel was found to possess 1.4 grams of cocaine and two firearms, Scott said.
Rogers was arrested for possession of a schedule II drug, possession of a firearm with a controlled substance and improper lane usage.
He was charged and booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on the aforementioned charges.