Campus Firewatch Update
A service of Campus Firewatch (http://www.campus-firewatch.com)

In today's update...

        Burglary
        Disturbance
        Arson Fires


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The following accounts have been taken
from press reports and, unless otherwise
indicated, have not been independently verified.

More information on these incidents will be contained
in an upcoming issue of Campus Firewatch.
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April 3, 2001
Burglary
Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Three Clemson University football players were arrested and charged with
felony counts.  The charges are related to burglary incidents spanning four
months where they would activate a residence hall's fire alarm to force an
evacuation and then steal items from the occupant's rooms.  They stole
credit cards, CDs, DVDs, clothes, shoes and other items.
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April 4, 2001
Disturbance
University of Maryland
College Park, MD

In a letter to the governor, the mayor of College Park, MD has asked that
the state and county pay for the damages caused by marauding University of
Maryland fans.  More than 60 fires were lit that caused approximately
$500,000 in damage.  It was reported that one student was burned and
required CPR.
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April 4, 2001
Arson Fires
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY

A series of five arson fires have broken out in a residence hall this
semester.  A university official categorizes them as small "prank" fires.
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