On Jan. 31, four John Carroll University students were involved in altercations that are being further investigated.
Two JCU females students were involved in an assault. The students, who live in the same dorm on campus, were at an off-campus house when the incident happened. They got into an argument, which turned physical.
There were no serious injuries, but the students were scratched and bruised.
One of the students reported the incident to CSS. CSS has since talked to both students involved, as well as witnesses, to determine what happened.
“We have two stories about who started it. We’re trying to figure out what exactly happened,” said Brian Hurd, assistant director of CSS.
When the incident was reported, the student who made the report was given the option of pressing formal charges with the University Heights Police Department.
The investigation is still pending, and the students have been given a no contact order, which dictates that they must stay away from each other.
The same night, a CSS officer patrolling campus found two male students smoking marijuana behind Campion Hall.
When the officer approached, the two students ran, jumping over a fence onto Washington Boulevard.
CSS called the University Heights police since the students were running through City neighborhoods. CSS did not chase the students further.
“We didn’t want to cause more harm because that’s when people get hurt [when being chased],” said Hurd.
One student dropped his phone when running from CSS, which allowed CSS to track both students down.
Both CSS and UHPD were present when one student was caught.
The student was cited by UHPD for misdemeanor drug abuse and may face fines or community service.
The other student was not cited by police.
The students involved in both incidences may face action from the University. They will go before Assistant Dean Donna Byrnes, who will determine how to proceed.
The names of the students were not released since both cases are still pending.
