Police Blotter for January 2024

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief

January 22, 2024

Date

Location

Incident

Type

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Reported

Disposition

Description

12/26/2023

Lot 3

Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident

Suspended

Subject filed a delayed report that his car was struck while parked

The Nest

Harassment by electronic communications

OPEN Case

Student reported receiving harassing messages from another student

1/1/2024

WTTW

Disorderly Conduct

Closed by arrest

WTTW employee reported receiving threatening calls from a former employee. Darren J Rizzo of Chicago, IL was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct and Harassment by Telephone

1/4/2024

El Centro

Fire

Closed, non-criminal

A Security Guard reported a ballast in the ceiling at El Centro that was sparking. The Chicago Fire Department responded, and the building was evacuated

1/5/2024

CBT

Disorderly Conduct

Open Case

Student reported being alarmed and disturbed by the behavior of another student

1/11/2024

PE Complex

Assist other police department

Referred to responsible jurisdiction

An employee found a broken window at the PE Building, believed to be related to a Chicago Police Department case from the prior night. They were referred to CPD for a follow up.

1/16/2024

The Nest

Other public complaint

Closed non-criminal

A Nest staff asked CPD for assistance to remove an unwanted guest off the premises.

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About the Contributors

Leslie Lozada, Editor in Chief

Leslie Lozada is the Editor in Chief for The Independent, part of the social media team for the Independent as well as other roles she has done with the Student Media Board. She is currently pursuing a degree in Anthropology as well as a minor in Journalism. A fan of the written word, podcasts, and newspapers.

Ryland Roberts, Production Manager

Ryland is studying Education at NEIU. Originally, He joined The Independent as a photographer in Fall 2023. Within the Fall 2023 semester, they gained the roles of Social Media Manager, Online editor, and staff writer. Now, as oof Fall 2024, is the Production Manager for Student Media Board Only being at NEIU since Fall 2023, He is passionate about what he does and plans to hone his journalism skills while working at the newspaper.