The Oakland University Police Department has issued an all clear advisory regarding the gas leak situation that occurred shortly after noon on Monday.
Consumer’s Energy has shut off a supply line on the west side of Kresge Library, which was mistakenly ruptured during construction activities. Repairs will take place this evening.
Campus community members are advised that there is no longer a threat of danger in the area.
The Oakland University Police Department is advising campus community members of an active gas leak on the West Side of Kresge Library. There is a strong smell of natural gas there and to the south due to a north wind.
Construction workers mistakenly struck a 3-inch gas line just after noon while working near the library. Consumer’s Energy has been contacted and is expected to be on the scene at approximately 2 p.m.
Campus community members are encouraged to avoid the area, as OUPD officers have cordoned off the location and are keeping all but emergency responders clear of any danger.
At present, no campus activities have been canceled as a result of this situation.
An active investigation continues into an early Thursday morning report of a possibly suicidal person who may have been armed with a weapon near campus. Police officials, however, have no new information leading them to believe that the subject in question poses an ongoing threat to the University community.
The OUPD would like to remind community members that at all times, it is best to remain vigilant while moving around campus and to report all suspicious activity to University police at (248) 370-3331.
Campus community members are advised to program this number into their cell phones for ease of retrieval during an emergency. For more safety tips, visit oupolice.com.
Police continue to investigate an early Thursday morning report of a possibly suicidal person who may have been armed with a weapon near campus.
According to the report, the individual was seen at approximately 2 a.m. in the area of Boulevard Apartments across from the Oakland University campus on Walton Blvd. As of 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, police report that the person has not been seen since.
The subject is described as a white male in his 20s with shoulder length hair and wearing a blue, long-sleeve, button-down shirt. Anyone who has seen or has information about this individual should dial 911 immediately.
At all times, the OU Police would also like to remind the community to:
On Thursday, June 22, at approximately 2 a.m., the Oakland University Police Department received information from the Auburn Hills Police Department regarding a possibly suicidal person who may be armed with a weapon near campus.
According to the report, the individual is described as a white male in his 20s with shoulder length hair and wearing a blue, long-sleeve, button-down shirt. The person was last seen in the area of Boulevard Apartments across from the Oakland University campus on Walton Blvd. He remains at large.
Anyone who sees or has information about this individual should dial 911 immediately.
It can be assumed that conditions continue to exist that may pose a threat to members and guests of the campus community. Heightened awareness of surroundings is recommended.
At all times, the OU Police would also like to remind the community to:
Posted: January 14, 2016 | 10:51 a.m.
An alert message posted on the Oakland University homepage Thursday was inadvertently posted as part of training exercise. There is no emergency.
Posted: 3:56 p.m.
An investigation by the Oakland University Police Department has led to the warrant and arrest of Howard Trammell for robbery – unarmed. The charge stems from an incident that occurred near the Ann V. Nicholson campus apartments on December 1.
Trammell, a 19-year-old from Rochester Hills, Mich., was arraigned on December 8 at the 52-3 District Court before Magistrate Marie A. Soma. A not guilty plea was entered on Trammell’s behalf and his bond was set at $15,000 cash. A probable cause conference is set for December 21 at 1:15 p.m. at the 52-3 District Court before Judge Nancy Tolwin Carniak. Trammell remains lodged at the Oakland County Jail.
The crime of robbery – unarmed is a felony punishable by imprisonment for not more than 15 years.
Posted: December 1, 2015 | 8:27 p.m.
On Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, the Oakland University Police Department received a report of a strong arm robbery, which involves the use of a threat of physical violence, that took place in the parking lot of the Ann V. Nicholson Student Apartments at around 6:50 p.m.
The victim, a Hungry Howie’s pizza delivery person, reported that no weapon was used in the incident. The suspect is described as a black male standing approximately 5’10” tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds. He is estimated to be 25 years of age and was wearing a gray hoodie and black shorts. He also had a full beard and mustache.
The suspect, who left the area in a white sports car with tinted windows, remains at large.
It can be assumed that conditions continue to exist that may pose a threat to members and guests of the campus community. Heightened awareness of surroundings is recommended.
Anyone with information about this event is encouraged to notify the OUPD at (248) 370-3331. Also, anonymous tips can be left at www.oupolice.com/tip.
At all times, the OU Police would also like to remind the community to:
Updated: October 12, 2015 | 8:08 p.m.
The gas leak on the north side of Dodge and Hannah halls has been repaired. Police have reopened the area to pedestrians.
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Posted: October 12, 2015 | 5:25 p.m.
On Monday, October 12, 2015, the Oakland University Police Department received a report of a sexual assault said to have taken place on main campus between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Thursday, October 8.
According to the report, the incident took place in West Vandenberg Hall. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male with dark brown hair, approximately 20 years old, standing 6 feet tall and weighing between 160 and 180 pounds.
The complainant met the suspect on a social media website. An arrest has not been made in the incident.
Anyone with information about this event is encouraged to notify the OUPD at (248) 370-3331. Also, anonymous tips can be left at oupolice.com/tip.
It can be assumed that conditions continue to exist that may pose a threat to members and guests of the campus community. Heightened awareness of surroundings is recommended, and community members should be aware that being on campus unaccompanied could place them in danger.
At all times, the OU Police would also like to remind the community to: