University of Southern Maine Police Department Campus Safety Alerts
CAMPUS SAFETY ALERT
TIMELY NOTICE
September 11, 2008
On Thursday, September 11 at
approximately 12:30 p.m., a female student reported was she followed
very closely by a male suspect from
At 2 p.m., Thursday, September 11,
another female student reported that she was assaulted by a male
subject. The victim was walking to class in Bailey Hall, Gorham, when
a suspect walked up behind her and grabbed her buttocks. The suspect then ran
off.
camouflage shorts. He had a cell phone in his hand.
USM Police offer the following
safety tips:
* Always try to walk with someone
when possible.
* If being followed, go directly to
a populated place.
* Report any suspicious persons or
vehicles immediately to police.
* Check your vehicle before getting
in.
* Lock your vehicle immediately
after entering.
* Use USM's police escort service
when you feel unsafe.
* As always, do not prop dorm doors
open and lock your room doors.
This notice is provided as part of
USM’s safety awareness and
education efforts, and complies
with federal legislation known as the
Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus
Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act of 1998.
Distributed per order of Lt. James
S. Stanhope, Sr., USM Police
Department.
USM CAMPUS SAFETY ALERT
June 27, 2008
The following information is
being sent to you on behalf of USM Police, who received the information
from the Portland Police Department. If you have any questions, please
contact contact Detective Kelly J. Gorham with the Portland Police
Department Intelligence Unit at 207-874-8933 or USM Police at
207-780-5211.
The Portland Police Department has distributed a neighborhood notification concerning Steven Ricci. Ricci is scheduled to be released from jail on Friday, June 27, 2008, and plans to reside at 915 Brighton Avenue, Portland, (west of the intersection of Brighton and Capisic St.).
Ricci’s date of birth is 03/02/64, and he is described as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 180 lbs., with brown hair and brown eyes. Given what police describe as Ricci’s extensive history of indecent conduct and assaultive behavior, we are sharing with you the following excerpts from the Portland Police Department’s notification.
In the fall of 2006, Mr. Ricci was charged with Attempted Sexual
Abuse of a Minor after he attempted to lure a teenage girl into his
vehicle to have sex. Mr. Ricci pled guilty to Indecent Conduct and
Violation of Conditions of Release, and has additional convictions of
Indecent Conduct and Engaging a Prostitute. Mr. Ricci is thought to
be a high risk to re-offend. Mr. Ricci will reside at the above
address (915 Brighton Ave.) without supervision. Mr. Ricci is no
longer on probation: therefore, he will not have any conditions to
abide by.Maine law does not require Ricci to register as a sex offender;
however, the Portland Police Department believes that the
circumstances and patterns of his violations warrant a community
notification.This information is intended for public safety and community
awareness purposes only. Use of this information to threaten,
intimidate, or harass Steven Ricci may result in criminal prosecution.If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Detective Kelly
J. Gorham, with the Portland Police Department Intelligence Unit at
(207) 874-8933.
Members of USM’s campus community also can contact USM Police at 780-5211.
USM Police offer the following safety tips:
*Always try to walk with someone when possible.
*If being followed, go directly to a populated place.
*Report any suspicious persons or vehicles immediately to police.
*Check your vehicle before getting in.
*Lock your vehicle immediately after entering.
*Use the USM police on-campus escort service when you feel unsafe.
*As always, do not prop dorm doors open and lock your room doors.
June 20, 2008
On the evening of Thursday, June 19, 2008 a female student reported being followed while driving on Rout 114 from South Gorham to her dorm on the Gorham campus. The vehicle is described as being a maroon sedan. The male driver parked his vehicle behind the student’s vehicle. The student exited her vehicle and proceeded to walk to her dorm. He followed her to the dorm but did not gain access.
If anyone was in the area during this time and may have information are urged to contact USM Police Department at 780-5211.
USM Police offer the following safety tips:
*Always try to walk with someone when possible.
*If being followed, go directly to a populated place.
*Report any suspicious persons or vehicles immediately to police.
*Check your vehicle before getting in.
*Lock your vehicle immediately after entering.
*Use USM's police escort service when you feel unsafe.
*As always, do not prop dorm doors open and lock your room doors.
Per order of USM Police Department.
March 7, 2008
CAMPUS SAFETY ALERT
The USM Police Department has
received the following information from
Eric Tillotson
36 years old
6’4” 190 lbs.
Brown hair
Blue eyes
Erik Tillotson has shown a
pattern of suspicious behavior towards woman. He frequents college campuses,
including USM, and the
USM Police offer the following safety tips:
*Do not accept open drinks
from anyone.
*Watch your drink and do not
leave it unattended.
*Discard any beverage that
looks or tastes suspicious.
*If you suspect that you or
someone else has ingested a date rape drug or sedative, GET HELP. Call 911 or go to the hospital immediately. Tell medical
staff what you suspect so that appropriate tests can be administered.
This notice is provided as
part of USM’s safety awareness and education efforts, and complies with federal
legislation known as the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Safety Policy and
Crime Statistics Act of 1998.
Per order of Chief Lisa
Beecher of the
CAMPUS SAFETY ALERT
January 30, 2008
On Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at approximately 9:15 p.m., a female student was walking between Upton/Hastings Hall and the tennis courts. She reports being approached by three males. One of them
reportedly pushed her into a brick wall and made inappropriatecomments to her. She was able to escape without injury. All three males were wearing hooded sweatshirts with the hoods pulled up. One
is described as being 6’1” or 6’2” with dark hair and dark eyes. No further description is available.
If anyone was in the area at this time and saw anything or may have information regarding this incident, please call the USM Police Department at 780-5211.
USM Police offer the following safety tips:
* Always try to walk with someone when possible.
* If being followed, go directly to a populated place.
* Report suspicious persons, vehicles or activity immediately to police.
* Check your vehicle before getting in.
* Lock your vehicle immediately after entering.
* Use USM's police escort service when you feel unsafe.
* As always, do not prop dorm doors open and lock your room doors.
This notice is provided as part of USM’s safety awareness and
education efforts, and complies with federal legislation known as the
Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime
Statistics Act of 1998.
Per order of Lt. Ronald Saindon, Acting Chief of Police, USM Police Department.
UPDATE
January 29, 2008
The following Safety Alert is being distributed on behalf of USM
Police, per order of Lieutenant Ron Saindon.
Steven Ricci, the Portland man charged with attempted sexual abuse of a minor, was NOT released to his home on outer Brighton Avenue.
Ricci, the subject of a USM safety alert that was issued Friday evening, January 25, is temporarily under armed guard at Spring Harbor Hospital in Westbrook. He is scheduled to remain there until
state officials can place him in a residential treatment program for sex offenders. Earlier plans called for him to be released to his home on Brighton Avenue on Monday, January 28.
USM’s safety alert of Friday evening included graphic language, which described Ricci’s intent to commit a violent crime against a woman. Some members of the campus community rightfully expressed concerns about the use of that language. Given Ricci’s history, however, we decided to include that language to underscore the serious public safety threat posed by his anticipated release.
These alerts are distributed in compliance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act.
That federal law mandates, in part, that colleges and universities provide updates on criminal activities -- on campus or in the surrounding community -- considered threats to public safety.
Finally, please bear in mind that USM Police offer escorts to students, faculty and staff who feel unsafe for any reason. USM Police also are available to respond to any reports of suspicious
persons or activities. (Note: Lewiston Police respond to police calls from Lewiston-Auburn College.)
As always, please feel free to call USM Police at 780-5211 if you have any questions, concerns or ideas.
CAMPUS SAFETY ALERT
TIMELY NOTICE
November 27, 2007
On
Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at approximately 10:30 a.m., a female
reported being assaulted by an unknown male. Victim was walking
to class inside Bailey Hall when the suspect walked up behind her and
grabbed her buttocks. The suspect then ran off.
The suspect is
described as being between 5’7” and 5’9”, short dark hair, light
colored eyes, clean shaven, and wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, blue
and gray ball cap, sneakers, and blue jeans. He was
carrying a silver cell phone. No threats were made.
USM Police offer the following safety tips:
* Always try to walk with someone when possible.
* If being followed, go directly to a populated place.
* Report any suspicious persons or vehicles immediately to police.
* Check your vehicle before getting in.
* Lock your vehicle immediately after entering.
* Use USM's police escort service when you feel unsafe.
* As always, do not prop dorm doors open and lock your room doors.
Distributed per order of Lt. Ronald Saindon, Acting Chief of Police,
USM Police Department.
At approximately 11 p.m. on Friday, September 8, 2006, a female student was approached by an unknown male at the rear of Upton
Hastings Hall, Gorham, near the entrance to the offices of the Department of Residential Life.
The male, described as white, early- to mid-20s, tall, husky build, clean shaven, wearing a white T-shirt and black ball cap, backed the female student up against the brick wall of the building, telling her they "should go to a party."
Although no direct physical contact was made, the female student was unable to move from the wall. The male quickly left when a group of students came out of the Brooks Student Center.
USM Police immediately searched the campus, but could not locate the male suspect. It is unknown if he is a USM student.
September 14, 2006
On Tuesday evening, September 12, 2006, a small group of students was sitting at a table having dinner in the Brooks Dining Center.
A second group of young men at a nearby table directed homophobic comments toward a man in the first group.
Overheard were words to the effect, "I have a gun in my car." The perpetrators then apparently followed the men from the first table outside and chased one of the group. USM Police continue to investigate this incident as a hate crime.
January 24, 2007
The USM Police Department has received the following information from the Gorham Police Department and the Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office.
RICHARD D.
MICHAUD, 36
years old, 6’0”, 170 lbs., brown hair and eyes has recently moved to
the Town
of Gorham. He may be driving a green Ford Taurus, with Maine plates
768LJ. Michaud has 5 convictions
for indecent
conduct for exposing his genitals to women. He has been issued a
criminal
trespass order which prohibits him from being on USM property. If seen
on
campus, please call the USM Police Department immediately at 780-5211
(cell
phone) or 911 (land line).
USM Police offer the following safety tips:
- Always try to walk with someone when possible.
- If being followed, go directly to a populated place.
- Report any suspicious persons or vehicles immediately to police.
- Check your vehicle before getting in.
- Lock your vehicle immediately after entering.
- Use USM's police escort service when you feel unsafe.
- As always, do not prop dorm doors open and lock your room doors.
- Never leave your Purse, Wallet, Bags or Valuables Unattended
- Secure valuables in a locked drawer or other secured area
- Secure office doors, even if leaving for only a minute or two
The lighted emergency phones are located in parking lots for your safety. They will ring directly to a USM Police 911 Dispatcher
These notices are provided as part of USM’s safety awareness and education efforts, and complies with federal legislation known as the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998.
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