Nov. 2 | 1:56 a.m.

While stationary on Honors Avenue, facing east and conducting speed enforcement, Patrol Officer Marcus Caskey heard the loud sound of a vehicle revving its engine and its tires spinning on the wet roadway from the light rain that had fallen earlier. 

The sounds appeared to come from University Loop. Caskey saw a Chevrolet turning south onto University Loop. He noticed the same truck driving south at a dangerous speed, significantly exceeding the rates of other vehicles on University Loop. Using a handheld radar, Caskey recorded its speed at 40 mph in a zone where the speed limit is 20 mph. 

Caksey turned south onto University Loop and positioned himself behind the truck. The vehicle came to a stop on the right side of the roadway, onto the sidewalk. After exiting his patrol vehicle, Caskey approached the driver’s side, introduced himself as a university police officer and informed the driver that the reason for the stop was traveling at 40 mph in a 20 mph zone.

As Caskey approached the vehicle, he noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the interior. He asked the driver, the arrestee, when he had last used marijuana. He

informed Caskey that he had smoked in the vehicle on Oct 31. Afterward, Caskey returned to his patrol unit, checked his information through UPD dispatch, and requested additional officers for a probable cause search of the vehicle, based on his training and experience in detecting the smell of burnt marijuana.

After additional officers arrived, a probable cause search was conducted. During the search,

three opened containers of alcohol were found: one contained Malibu Rum, another

contained Crown Royal whiskey and the third contained Tito’s Vodka. All three containers were

missing contents. Additionally, one cold, unopened 12 ounce Michelob Ultra and two unopened 2 ounce bottles of cherry-flavored vodka were located. When asked, the arrestee confirmed that the alcohol belonged to him and stated that he had consumed alcohol approximately 45 minutes before the stop.

The arrestee was asked if he was willing to complete standardized field sobriety testing and he agreed.

Caskey observed clues indicating that the arrestee was inebriated. The arrestee lacked smooth pursuit in both eyes. He passed a walk-and-turn test and one-leg-stand test, but failed a breathalyzer test.

Based on test results, Caskey placed the arrestee under arrest for driving while intoxicated and purchase or possession of intoxicating liquor by a minor and speeding more than 15 mph over the limit. 

Caskey notified dispatch that he was transporting the arrestee to the Craighead County Detention Center.

Upon arrival, Caksey secured his duty weapon in his patrol unit, removed the arrestee and escorted him into the facility for blood alcohol content testing. 

Two breath samples were collected, with a final result of 0.085. Caskey then completed, explained, and read aloud the DWI form, which the arrestee acknowledged and signed. 

Oct. 30 | 9:30 p.m. 

Patrol Officer Marcus Caskey was dispatched to Northpark Quads in reference to a student wanting to report his bicycle stolen.

Upon arrival, Caseky made contact with the victim who stated that his e-bike had been stolen. Caskey asked the victim to explain the situation. 

The victim said that, on Oct 16, he returned from a week-long out-of-state trip and noticed that his bike was missing from the bike rack where he normally kept it. He said the bike had been secured to the rack with a bike lock, which was also missing. He said the last time he had ridden the bike was at the start of the current school semester.

Caskey asked the victim why he had waited to report the incident. He said that he had initially

reported the theft to someone who manages his dorm building, and on Oct. 21, that person told him to file a police report. He added that he had been busy with school and basketball and had not had time to report the theft until now.

The victim described his missing bike as a red and black e-bike. He said that he did not have any photos or the serial number for the bike. Caskey asked if the bike was registered with the University, and the victim said it was not. 

Oct. 30 | 4:17 p.m.

Officer Robert Kary was dispatched to the Living and Learning Communities building near the sidewalk regarding a sick or injured student. Upon arrival, Kary spoke to the student, identified as the victim. 

The victim said he was traveling on a scooter when he fell, causing an injury to his mouth which was bleeding. He also suffered a broken tooth and a minor injury to his right hip. Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services arrived and determined that the victim needed to be transported to St. Bernards Medical Center by ambulance for further treatment.

Oct. 29 | 11:58 p.m.

While observing security cameras, University Police Dispatch noticed the entrance gate at University Hall was broken. At this time, Sergeant Jeremy Oswalt was dispatched to the location. 

Upon his arrival, Oswalt noticed the gate was broken. The unbroken portion of the gate was able to be re-attached to allow the gate to be operational.

Upon review of security footage, Oswalt observed a black Ford attempt to “piggy-back” through the gate behind another vehicle. This caused the gate to come down and break upon contact with the vehicle.

Categories: Campus Crime