Baylor, Waco P.D. urge students to be responsible
Baylor and Waco police will be present on and off campus during Thursday’s Diadeloso celebration.
Lori Fogleman, director of media communications, said she did not know whether there will be more police officers stationed off-campus than usual; however, she said student leaders, such as residence hall community leaders, have received communication from the office of Kevin Jackson, vice president for student life, telling them to encourage students to stay safe and responsible.
Ten freshmen arrested in first week
Instead of celebrating their acceptance into Baylor during Welcome Week with a refreshing Dr Pepper float, 10 students decided to celebrate becoming Baylor students with a few drinks, leading to their arrests.
Baylor police arrest 10 students for alcohol-related offenses
Baylor police have already arrested 10 students for alcohol-related offenses during the first week of school.
“There were 10 in the first week, and so over here during Welcome Week and people moving in, we’ve got folks already learning what the interior of the McLennan County Jail looks like for being publically intoxicated.” said Baylor Police Chief Jim Doak.
Missing student Paige Haas found
Willis senior Paige Haas has been found, Baylor Police Chief Jim Doak said. A missing persons report was filed for Haas this week, Doak said.
Baylor PD charges one student, two non-students with burglary
Between Diadeloso celebrations and a string of home invasions over the weekend, the Baylor Police Department has had its hands full.
Student government elections begin
Election day has arrived, and the candidates for positions in the student government elections are wrapping up the campaign season, during which they have been lobbying for the votes of their colleagues for the past two weeks.
Waco Police to crack down on loud music
The Waco Police Department is cracking down on people playing loud music from their cars or homes, Commander Bill Hall said.
Texas DPS: Avoid Mexico for spring break
The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Baylor Police Department urge students to avoid going to Mexico for spring break because of the increased violence in the country.
Student’s memorial held in hometown
Family and friends gathered in San Antonio on Monday to honor the memory of deceased San Antonio freshman Will Patterson.
Students urged to be aware of robbers
In light of the recent increase in crime around campus, including a Taco Bell drive through incident Wednesday night, Baylor Police are urging students to take extra precautions to stay safe.
