I Was Groot

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 7:36 a.m. — Officers responded to the basketball court outside of Rafuse Hall in Dickinson Community due to reports of criminal mischief, said Investigator Patrick Reilly of Binghamton’s New York State University Police. A physical facilities staff member said that an unknown person broke three newly planted pine trees in half the night before. The estimated cost of the three trees is $750 in total. The case is still under investigation.

Roid Rage

FRIDAY, Sept. 4, 5:49 p.m. — Officers responded to the East Gym Fitspace due to an unruly 24-year-old male, Reilly said. Workers said that the suspect had his account frozen and was not allowed onto the premises. The suspect refused to leave the gym. Officers escorted him outside of the gym. They told him that if he were to return while his account is still frozen, he would be arrested.

Bumpy Ride

SATURDAY, Sept. 5, 2:16 a.m. — Officers driving on East Drive noticed that a car going west was traveling at a high speed, Reilly said. After the car went over a speed bump, it shook violently and its tires screeched as they hit the road. The officers pulled the vehicle over and asked for the 21-year-old male’s identification. The officers found that the suspect’s license was suspended. The suspect was given a ticket for unlicensed driving returnable to Vestal town court.

Gone in a Flash

MONDAY, Sept. 7, 10:38 a.m. — Officers were dispatched to Broome Hall in Newing College to speak with a 19-year-old female who claimed that she was the victim of larceny, Reilly said. The victim said that she was on State Street in Downtown Binghamton the night before and took her phone out to take a picture. She put the phone in her purse. When she went to take her phone out again, it was gone. Her ID and an M&T bank card were in the phone case. The victim went to cancel her card, and found that it was already used three times. There are no suspects or witnesses at this time.