Public Safety ... Clery Crime Alerts

Columbus State is responsible for reporting to campus significant criminal incidents on campus that may pose a threat to safety and security, in accordance to the federal Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Alerts

Date of Incident: Sunday, May 5, 2008, 2008.

Time: Between 8:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.

Description: Vehicle Theft.

Detail: Victim states that he parked his vehicle on the parking lot at Bolton Field at approximately 8:00 a.m. When he returned to his car, it had been stolen. The vehicle is described as a 1994 Chevrolet Beretta, 2 door and is blue in color. License plate on the car is DDS-3881.

If you have any information that would be helpful to this continuing investigation, please call the CSCC Department of Public Safety at 614-287-2525.

Suspect: Unknown .

Open or Closed Case: Open.

Crime Tip: When parking or leaving your car, take the keys with you and lock your doors.

Date of Incident: Sunday, March 30, 2008.

Time: Approximately 2:30 a.m.

Description: Shooting at Gateway Parking Garage, 75 E. 11th Ave. near OSU Columbus campus

Detail: The Columbus Division of Police has issued an arrest warrant on a recent Columbus State student Ricardo L. Conley, age 27, for Felonious Assault. Conley is wanted for the early Sunday morning alleged shooting of Nevin Cousin that occurred in the Gateway parking garage near the Ohio State Columbus campus. Conley just recently dropped his Spring Quarter classes at Columbus State. If anyone has information about the whereabouts of Conley and/or if you know him and see him, please contact Columbus Police immediately at 645-4545 or Columbus State Police at extension 2525.

Suspect: Ricardo L. Conley .

Open or Closed Case: Closed.

UPDATE, April 1, 2008: Ricardo L. Conley turned himself into police yesterday evening, March 31, 2008, at the Franklin Co. Jail. The Columbus State Department of Public Safety appreciates the assistance received from the public.

Date of Incident: June 28, 2007.

Time: 6:50 a.m.

Description: 1997 White Chevy Malibu four door-Ohio registration DNW2984

Detail: At approximately 6:50 a.m., the reporting person observed a black male exposing himself in the 11-S parking lot. If you have any information that would be helpful to this case, or if you see this vehicle, please call CSCC Department of Public Safety immediately at 287-2525, or 911.

Suspect: Under investigation.

Open or Closed Case: Case closed.

UPDATE, August 11, 2007, the suspect in this case was taken into custody by another police agency and transported to the Franklin County Jail facility. This case is now closed, and a trial date is pending.

Date of Incident: 08-08-07

Time: Between 4:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Description: Stolen Vehicle

Detail: Reporting party stated that he parked his vehicle on the 11-S parking lot and entered Madison Hall to obtain some information about classes. Upon returning to the parking lot, the reporting party found that his vehicle was not there.

The vehicle is a 2000 Nissan Frontier pick up truck, silver in color. It has a "quad" cab design and bears Ohio license plate AU70AB.

If you have any information that would be helpful to this continuing investigation, please call the CSCC Department of Public Safety at 614-287-2525.

Suspect: No suspect information available at this time.

Open or Closed Case: Case remains open.

Date of Incident: 07-23-07

Time: Approximately 4:00 p.m.

Description: Robbery

Detail: Victim states that on July 23, 2007, at about 4:00 p.m., he was approached by an unknown black male on the 11-S parking lot. The suspect told the victim that he needed a ride to an undisclosed location. Once inside the victim’s vehicle, the suspect told the victim that he would be well advised to follow his instructions, and he wouldn’t be hurt. The victim was told to drive to a nearby bank, where he withdrew money from his personal account. The victim was then told to drive to another location, where the suspect got out of the car and fled in an unknown direction.

Suspect: Male, black, about 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall. Wearing a white pullover shirt and dress pants.

Open or Closed Case: Closed.

UPDATE, July 26, 2007: Based on tips from students and staff aware of the Clery Crime Alert below, the robbery suspect was spotted on the Columbus campus today at approximately 3:55 p.m. and was arrested and placed in custody without incident by Campus Police, closing the case. The suspect was not affiliated with the college. The department thanks the campus community for assistance in solving this case.

Date of Incident: May 29, 2007

Time: Between 12:40 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.

Description: Stolen Vehicle

Detail: At 12:40 p.m., the reporting person left the car which was parked on the 4th level of the parking garage to attend class. Upon returning to the car at 3:15 p.m., the reporting person discovered the car had been stolen. The car is described as a Toyota Corolla, white in color, bearing Ohio license plates CGV-8362.

If you have any information that would be helpful to this continuing investigation, please call the CSCC Department of Public Safety at 614-287-2525.

Suspect: No suspect information available at this time.

Open or Closed Case: Case closed.

UPDATE, July 26, 2007: This vehicle has been recovered and returned to its owner.