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Police officer assaulted by DUI suspect

Police officer assaulted by DUI suspect

Josiah Nicholl // February 19, 2018

A DUI suspect, identified as Drew Thomas-Del Grande, was taken into custody Sunday night after assaulting a police officer.According to a news release, the Chico Police first received a call about Grande...

Photo credit: Sean Mcfadden

Robbery near Chico State parking garage under investigation

Natalie Hanson // February 17, 2018

Police are seeking information about a robbery that occurred by the WREC center and a parking structure Saturday.The robbery occurred at about 12:30 a.m at the streets of West 2nd and Cherry, near a campus...

The City Council further discussed plans for a community court at Mondays Town and Gown Meeting. Photo credit: Josiah Nicholl

Chico City Council introduces community court plan

Joey Nicholl // January 29, 2018

The Chico City Council proposed a plan to create a community court Friday.Mayor Sean Morgan unveiled the plan at the annual state of the city address.A community court would allow misdemeanor offenders...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Woman suspected of stealing from laundry room

Tisha Cheney // January 27, 2018

University PoliceCall Type: Suspicious SubjectMonday 8:26 a.m., Student Services Center.A pacing man warned the public that "people are chasing him."Call Type: Directed PatrolMonday 7:00 p.m., Warner Street.A...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man attempts to break into truck to charge cell phone

Josh Cozine // January 21, 2018

Chico Police DepartmentCall Type: Suspicious CircumstanceMonday 12:14 a.m., 00 Forest Creek Cir.Two couples called the police on each other, claiming theft.Call Type: ProwlerMonday 4:31 a.m., 2700 Monterey...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Dispute between man and woman becomes a traffic hazard

Natalie Hanson // December 11, 2017

University PoliceCall Type: GraffitiMonday 9:46 a.m., Langdon Engineering CenterA wooden bench was found in the courtyard area with graffiti using pink paint that contained offensive language.Call Type:...

Former Chico Mayor and councilwoman arrested Sunday. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Former Chico mayor arrested on DUI charge

Natalie Hanson // December 5, 2017

Mary Flynn, former mayor of Chico, was taken into custody for a possible DUI at the Safeway on Mangrove Avenue Sunday. The incident occurred at around 4:30 p.m. Flynn has since been arrested for driving...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Teacher finds packets of heroin or methadone during a class fieldtrip

Christian Solis // December 4, 2017

University Police DepartmentCall Type: Petty TheftMonday 5:11 p.m., Arthur Acker GymnasiumA bike was stolen from the racks and suspected persons were reported to have been wearing a black-hooded sweatshirt...

A safety warning was issued in response to a robbery near campus. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Cellphone robbery reported near Chico State campus

Natalie Hanson // November 10, 2017

A robbery was reported Thursday to the Chico State University Police Department who reminds students to take safe precautions.The robbery occurred near Nettleton Stadium at 3:45 p.m., according to UPD...

Chico State president sends out a Veterans Day Holiday weekend safety message. Photo credit: Sean Martens

Students advised to be safe over Veterans Day Weekend

Natalie Hanson // November 9, 2017

Chico State president urges student safety over the Veterans Day holiday weekend Thursday. Due to recent party violence and criminal activity students are asked to be aware of their surroundings and take...

Police advise caution in response to robbery. Photo credit: Natalie Hanson

Robbery near campus prompts safety advisory

Natalie Hanson // November 6, 2017

The Chico Police Department issued a warning bulletin Monday in response to a robbery near campus.The robbery occurred Sunday at 5 p.m. at West Sacramento Avenue and Mechoopda Street, according to a press...

Photo credit: Miles Huffman

Man holds a sign quoting Taylor Swift lyrics

Jacqueline Morales // November 6, 2017

University Police DepartmentCall Type: Animal Call Monday 9:29 a.m., Meriam Library Man's doberman dog barked at a passerby while tabling. Call Type: Transient CallMonday 12:57 p.m., Physical Education...

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