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Police Beat: Roommate problems, irresponsible driving, a stolen wallet and lewd vandalism

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Aug 29, 2018

Floored University of North Florida Police Department officials arrested a local man on Monday, Aug. 20 for fleeing and attempting to elude a law enforcement officer after being ordered to stop. According...

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The incident took place in Osprey Landing X.
 Photo by Lili Weinstein

UNFPD investigating a robbery and false imprisonment at the Landing

Ronnie Rodgers Nov 8, 2017

According to an Osprey Campus Update, a student was hit in the head with a gun, tied up, and robbed in his dorm in Building X of The Landing by two suspects. The victim said at around 7:45 p.m. he heard...

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The mugshot of Cage William Edwards. Photo courtesy of JSO.

UNF student accused of pointing gun at roommate released on bond

Alexandra Torres-Perez Oct 24, 2017

Cage William Edwards, the student accused of pointing a gun at his roommate, has been released on bond. Edwards accused a UNF student named Yobi as the person who brought a gun to his dorm on Friday,...

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Student accused of pointing gun at roommate identified

Alexandra Torres-Perez Oct 20, 2017

Students received an Osprey Update early Friday morning about police arresting 19-year-old Cage William Edwards for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The victim told police he was sitting...

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Larenzo Quincy Askew Photo courtesy Thomas van Schoor

Student bites officer while allegedly on acid, police say

Cassidy Alexander Nov 21, 2016

A freshman possibly on acid bit through a UNF police officer’s bulletproof vest to her skin, according to UNFPD. Three officers were dispatched to the Osprey Cove U building on Thursday, Nov. 19,...

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UPD’s suspended cases add up over time

Carter Roush Feb 11, 2014

The UNF campus is no stranger to crime. Students and faculty are susceptible to violations of their property and while the police are responsible for solving and preventing these occurrences, some...

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Police Beat – March 26

Carter Roush Mar 27, 2013

March 25 Drug Use (Osprey Cove Building U):  After responding to a call from Building V of the Osprey Cove, an officer smelled the odor of burning marijuana around an area outside Building U. The officer’s...

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Police Beat – March 25

Carter Roush Mar 25, 2013

    March 20 Stolen Parking Pass (Garage 38): A UPD officer arrived at the Student Government Office in building 58E, room 3303, concerning the theft of a student’s park pass from Garage...

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UNF Students Arrested for Filing False Police Report

Spinnaker Oct 27, 2011
Three UNF students were arrested for filing a false police report.
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Student Threatened on Campus

Spinnaker Oct 21, 2011

A UNF student has notified the University Police Department of an incident on campus. According to the student, she was walking along Alumni Drive towards the Crossings residence hall (Building R) today,...

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Police Beat Oct. 12

Joseph Basco Oct 12, 2011

Oct. 3 Marijuana (Cove) – An officer smelled marijuana from a room at Osprey Cove Building U and made contact with the two room residents. The officer entered the room and asked them about the lingering...

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Stick it to the man

Spinnaker Sep 28, 2010
Poke, Jab and Bleed: Stick and poke permanent ink into your skin in the comfort of you own home. Learn how its done and get the inside scoop from two guys from the Spinnaker staff who tried it out, just for you.
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