Public Safety Awareness Report
[]Monday, 9/29/2025
No incidents reported.
Saturday, 8/30/2025
6:35am Mental Health-Assist - High Street- Student requested a ride to Middlesex Health ER due to feeling anxious. Public Safety provided transportation.
8:43pm Mechanical Problem-Failure - Lawn Avenue- Student reported water leaking from ceiling in laundry room. Pictures and report taken. Physical Plant was notified.
11:10pm Mechanical Problem-Failure - Wesleyan University- Salafia Electric reported a campus-wide power outage that caused multiple fire panel troubles. Power was later restored, and Physical Plant was notified. They inspected and verified the appropriate areas following restoration.
Thursday, 8/28/2025
3:58pm Suspicious Person - High Street- Report of unknown individual in building working on ITS equipment. Individual was identified as an ITS employee.
7:37pm Assist - Cross Street- Public Safety received a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a student on a city street. No injuries reported. MPD dispatched. Report taken by MPD and Public Safety.
11:18pm Fire Panel- Trouble - Home Avenue- Student reported fire panel indicating trouble with audible. Boiler room notified and responded. The panel was reset, and a work order was placed.
Wednesday, 8/27/2025
2:02pm Fire Alarm - High Street- Fire Alarm activation due to cooking. MFD responded and reset the panel. Physical Plant was notified.
2:36pm Informational - Lawn Avenue- Employee reported past injury. Report taken by Public Safety.
Tuesday, 8/26/2025
12:30pm Suspicious Person - William Street- Employee reported unknown individual entering building. Area checked, individual left before Officers arrived. Report taken, employees given security advice.
3:00pm Drug Incident - High Street- Employee reported unknown individual smoking marijuana. Individual was seen walking away from area, unable to determine if it was marijuana or cigarette smoke. Report taken.
5:57pm Fire Incident-Other - Lawn Avenue- Report of dumpster fire in construction site. MFD responded, Physical Plant and Construction Services notified. MFD extinguished fire, investigated and determined cause of fire was accidental.
Monday, 8/25/2025
11:24pm Suspicious Person - Court Street - House manager reported a suspicious person in the residence. House manager was not aware of another student moving in. Student approved to move in.
11:36pm Automatic Fire Alarm - Home Avenue - Student reported fire alarm sounding. MFD responded and Boiler Room notified. Reason for alarm unfounded. MFD cleaned detector and cleared the scene.
Sunday, 8/24/2025
1:52pm Motor Vehicle Accident - Q Lot - Non-Wesleyan individual hit an unoccupied vehicle in the parking lot. MPD responded. Pictures and report taken.
Saturday, 8/23/2025
9:38am Assist-MPD - Pine Street - Report that a non-Wesleyan individual hit two cars parked on the street. MPD responded. Report taken.
9:49am Fire Alarm - Foss Hill Drive - Fire alarm activation due to smoke from student cooking. MPD and Physical Plant responded. Area vented by MFD and system reset by MFD.
Friday, 8/22/2025
12:11am Assist - Hamlin Street - Dog roaming inside of gated area. MPD notified for retrieval. Dog retrieved without incident.
Thursday, 8/21/2025
No incidents reported.
Wednesday, 8/20/2025
10:25pm Mechanical Problem-Failure - Church Street- Student reported clogged toilet that was leaking. Boiler room was notified and placed a work order. SMG was notified for clean up.
Tuesday, 8/19/2025
10:21pm Suspicious Person - Church Street- Report of individuals running around construction site. Officers made contact and individuals left the area.
Monday, 8/18/2025
No incidents reported.
Sunday, 8/17/2025
6:39pm Fire Panel-Trouble - Washington Terrace- Officer reported fire panel trouble. Boiler room was notified. Building was checked, everything was normal. Panel was silenced by boiler room.
Saturday, 8/16/2025
1:17pm Suspicious Vehicle - Z-Lot- Report of suspicious motor vehicle in lot. Offices made contact with the occupant, who was advised of the complaint and checked on for safety. All units cleared without incident.
10:47pm Unauthorized Presence - Cross Street- Individuals in building after hours. Officers made contact; the individuals were cooperative and left the area without incident.
Friday, 8/15/2025
4:38am Mechanical Problem-Failure - Washington Terrace- SMG reported a leak near the loading dock closet. Boiler room was notified, responded and placed a work order.
9:02am Fire Alarm - Lawn Avenue- Fire Alarm activation due to Grad student activating pull station after detecting a gas odor. MFD responded and metered the area with negative results. MFD reset the panel. The odor was determined to be from asphalt work in the area. Physical Plant was notified.
1:02pm Mechanical Problem-Failure - Wyllys Avenue- Report of contractors stuck in elevator. Physical responded and was able to get contractors out of elevator. Physical Plant will notify elevator company for service.
Thursday, 8/14/2025
No incidents reported.
Wednesday, 8/13/2025
4:06pm Fire Alarm - Wyllys Avenue - Automatic fire alarm-pull station. Physical Plant notified. MFD responded and holding fire watch due to issues with life safety systems.
9:14pm Suspicious Person - High Street - Individual on sidewalk yelling. MPD notified and given description of individual.
Tuesday, 8/12/2025
10:11pm Mechanical Problem - Foss Hill Drive - Report of water leaking from ceiling. Photos taken. Physical Plant notified and work order will be placed.
Monday, 8/11/2025
6:10pm Mechanical Problem - Wyllys Avenue - Bon Appetit employee stuck in elevator. MFD freed employee and turned off power. Unit 9 notified and he will contact Otis.
6:32pm Suspicious Circumstances - Foss Hill Drive - Report of items missing from kitchen. Report taken - items listed with estimated value.
Sunday, 8/10/2025
11:15pm Mechanical Problem-Failure - Church Street- Student reported water leak. Boiler room notified, placed work order. Trash can placed under leak, photos taken, Boiler Room was notified.
Saturday, 8/9/2025
No incidents reported.
Friday, 8/8/2025
10:28pm Fire Alarm-Other - Church Street - Fire alarm activation. MPD responded. Physical Plant advised smell of gas in building. No gas detected in building by MFD. Smell was from a skunk in the area.
Thursday, 8/7/2025
4:42pm Suspicious Circumstances - Foss Hill Drive -Student reported window and screen were locked when they returned. Window and screen were unlocked when they left for the day. Nothing taken from room, MPD declined, report taken.
Wednesday, 8/6/2025
No incidents reported.
Tuesday, 8/5/2025
5:39pm Fire Alarm - Brainard Avenue- Fire Alarm activation due to cooking. MFD responded and reset the panel. U9 was notified.
Monday, 8/4/2025
10:09am Suspicious Person - Cross Street- Employee reported a non Wesleyan individual smoking near the track. The individual was advised that it is a smoke free campus, the individual left the area.
11:53am Larceny-Theft - Long Lane- Grad student reported a stolen sign. MPD declined. Report taken by Public Safety.
8:40pm Assist - Court Street- Officer reported two non Wesleyan individuals involved in a motor vehicle accident off campus. MPD notified.
Sunday, 8/3/2025
2:22am Unauthorized Presence - Church Street - Public Safety Officer found non-Wesleyan individuals inside classroom. Individuals were told the building was closed and asked to leave the area.
Saturday, 8/2/2025
8:15am Animal Control - Foss Hill Drive- Employee reported a loose dog roaming freely. MPD was notified, and the owner later arrived and retrieved the dog.
4:28pm Missing Person - Cross Street- Employee reported a child missing. MPD responded, the building and surrounding streets searched. The child was located safe and unharmed, asleep inside the parents’ vehicle.
Friday, 8/1/2025
12:28am Disturbance - Brainard Avenue- Loud noise complaint received regarding neighbor. Officers spoke to resident, advised them of the complaint and to keep the noise down.
2:06am Fire Panel-Trouble - Pine Street- Central Dispatch reported fire panel trouble. Boiler room was notified. Building was checked, everything was normal. Panel was silenced by boiler room.
8:43pm Assist - Lawn Avenue- Student reported smell of a barbecue in room. Boiler room was notified. Area checked by Public Safety, smell was determined to be coming from a camp fire close by.
Thursday, 7/31/2025
11:08am Suspicious Circumstances - Church Street- Staff member reported emails sent to numerous Wesleyan emails. Report taken by Public Safety. Emails were forwarded to ITS, MPD declined.
7:25pm Suspicious Vehicle - V-Lot- Report of vehicle doing donuts in parking lot. Upon arrival of Public Safety vehicle left the area. No visible damage was observed.
Wednesday, 7/30/2025
No incidents reported.
Tuesday, 7/29/2025
11:26am Motor Vehicle Accident - Foss Hill Drive - Student struck another students parked vehicle while parking and left area. MPD notified. Students exchanged insurance information. No injuries, ticket or arrest.
Monday, 7/28/2025
12:44am Fire Panel Trouble - High Street - Officer observed fire panel audible sounding while on patrol. Physical Plant notified, responded, and placed work order.
10:55am Property Damage - Hamlin St. - Student and non-student reported vehicle damaged by rock thrown up by lawn mower. MPD notified by non-student. Report taken.
9:20pm Property Damage - Washington Terrace - Officer observed damage to ceiling. Possibly done during items being moved earlier. Report and photos taken. Work order placed.
Sunday, 7/27/2025
No incidents reported.
Saturday, 7/26/2025
2:46pm Mechanical Problem-Failure - Lawn Avenue- Student reported hose behind water cooler is spraying water. Boiler room notified, placed work order.
7:25pm Assist - Lawn Avenue- Student reported smell of a barbecue in room. Boiler room was notified. Area checked by Public Safety, smell was determined to be coming from a camp fire close by.
Friday, 7/25/2025
8:58am Fire Alarm - Foss Hill Drive- Fire Alarm activation due to accidental activation of pull station. MFD responded and reset the panel. Physical Plant was notified.
Thursday, 7/24/2025
9:00am Larceny-Theft - Wyllys Avenue- Student reported DJ equipment missing from inside building. The building was checked and confirmed that the equipment was not present. MPD declined. Report taken by Public safety.
Wednesday, 7/23/2025
8:12am Fire Alarm - Foss Hill Drive- Fire Alarm activation due to contractors working in building. MFD responded and reset the panel. Physical Plant was notified.
9:52am Assist - Off Campus- Employee reported a prior Motor Vehicle Accident they were involved in while attending a work conference. Report taken.
Tuesday, 7/22/2025
6:25pm Property Damage - Wyllys Avenue- Officer reported hole in wall. Boiler room notified. Report taken, work order placed by Boiler room.
Monday, 7/21/2025
3:53am Suspicious Circumstances - V-Lot- Officer reported abandoned trailer door was slightly ajar, with a moped and a container of cleaning solution observed outside. MPD was dispatched. After conducting a walkthrough, MPD determined the trailer was vacant. No identifying information was found regarding the moped.
7:20am Fire Alarm - Lawn Avenue- Student reported smell of gas, pull station was activated. MFD responded. Area was checked by MFD with meters. Odor was determined to be from exhaust fumes from construction site. Physical Plant was notified.
Sunday, 7/20/2025
9:14pm Suspicious Circumstances - Lawn Avenue- Oficer reported 1st floor window by kitchen/stairwell broken. Boiler room notified and called someone in to board up the window. Public Safety conducted a walkthrough of the building, which was confirmed to be vacant. Report taken.
Saturday, 7/19/2025
No incidents reported.
Friday, 7/18/2025
No incidents reported.
Thursday, 7/17/2025
12:50am Fire Alarm - Washington Terrace- Fire Alarm activation due to unknown cause, possible faulty pull station. MFD responded and silenced the panel. Boiler room was notified and a work order was placed.
6:10am Suspicious Person - High Street- SMG reported unknown individuals sleeping on porch. Officers made contact with individuals who were identified and left the area.
7:49am Fire Alarm - MoCon Drive- Fire Alarm activation due to dust from contractor working. MFD responded and reset the panel. Physical Plant was notified.
Wednesday, 7/16/2025
No incidents reported.
Tuesday, 7/15/2025
No incidents reported.
Monday, 7/14/2025
5:39am Fire Alarm - Wyllys Avenue- Fire Alarm activation due to unknown cause. MFD responded and reset the panel. Boiler room was notified.
11:23am Fire Incident-Other - Lawn Avenue- Student reported smell of gas, pull station was activated. MFD responded. Area was checked by MFD with meters. Odor was determined to be from a skunk outside the building. Physical Plant was notified.
12:47pm Fire Alarm - Wyllys Avenue- Fire Alarm activation due to dust from contractor working. MFD responded and reset the panel. Physical Plant was notified.
4:42pm Fire Alarm - Mt. Vernon- Fire Alarm activation due to dust from contractor working. MFD responded and reset the panel. Boiler room was notified.
6:27pm Drug Incident - O-Lot- Officer reported student parked illegally, smoking marijuana in vehicle. Student fled the area before officer could address the issue.
7:20pm Assist - Cross Street- Lieutenant discovered oil spill on street. MFD notified. City Yard sanded area. Disabled truck found with blown transmission line on Thomas St.
Sunday, 7/13/2025
1:08am Trespass - Foss Hill Drive- Report of naked individual wandering dorm. Individual fled, was later detained by Public Safety and arrested by MPD.
Saturday, 7/12/2025
No incidents reported.
Friday, 7/11/2025
3:44pm Fire Alarm - Wyllys Avenue- Fire Alarm activation due to dust from contractor working. MFD responded and reset the panel. U9 was notified.
Thursday, 7/10/2025
No incidents reported.
Wednesday, 7/9/2025
10:57am Mechanical Problem-Failure - Church Street- Report of student stuck in elevator. Physical Plant was notified. Otis elevator responded, student exited elevator on their own.
6:35pm Disturbance - Foss Hill Drive- Complaint of loud music. Officers made contact with student and advised them of the complaint. Music was turned down.
Tuesday, 7/8/2025
2:24am Fire Alarm - Foss Hill Drive- Fire Alarm activation due to cooking. MFD responded and reset the panel. Boiler room was notified.
6:15pm Animal Control - Cross Street- Non-Wesleyan individual reported incident that occurred on 6-26-25 involving off leashed dog. Report taken by Public Safety.
Monday, 7/7/2025
12:07am Fire Panel-Trouble - Cross Street- Salafia Electric reported fire panel trouble. Boiler room was notified. Boiler room unable to reset the system, placed a work order to have the system serviced.
Sunday, 7/6/2025
2:24am Fire Alarm - Washington Street- Fire Alarm activation due to unknown cause. MFD responded and reset the panel. Boiler room was notified.
7:44pm Mechanical Problem-Failure - Lawn Avenue – Grad student reported water leaking onto the carpet. Boiler Room was notified. Leak was caused by a leaking ice machine, which was unplugged. SMG was contacted for clean-up, and a work order was placed by Boiler Room.
Saturday, 7/5/2025
12:28am Mechanical Problem-Failure - Washington Street- Grad student reported water leaking into their apartment from the ceiling. Boiler room was notified. Source of leak was unfounded and a work order was placed.
1:16am Assist - Church Street- Report of student experiencing dizziness and vomiting. Medical Services dispatched. Student was evaluated and transported to Middlesex Health ER by Hunters Ambulance.
2:03pm Mechanical Problem-Failure - Washington Street- Grad student reported water leaking from AC unit. Boiler room was notified. Plumber was called in to address issue.
Friday, 7/4/2025
2:31am Property Damage - Washington Street- Officer reported tree fell down in parking lot. Physical Plant was notified for removal.
Thursday, 7/3/2025
No incidents reported.
Wednesday, 7/2/2025
3:57am Fire Panel-Trouble - Wyllys Avenue- Central Dispatch reported panel trouble. Panel in trouble mode upon arrival. Boiler room notified. Boiler room will place a work order.
9:13am Fire Incident-Other - Home Avenue- Fire Alarm activation due to SMG accidentally activating it while cleaning. MFD responded and reset the panel. Physical Plant was notified.
8:06pm Threats - High Street- Report of staff member receiving threatening email. MPD notified. Report taken by MPD and Public Safety.
9:06pm Fire Panel-Trouble - Washington Terrace- Officer reported panel in trouble. U9 was notified.
Tuesday, 7/1/2025
1:31PM Assist - Off Campus- Report of individual experiencing Mental Health crisis off campus. MPD notified.
4:31pm Fire Alarm - High Street- Fire Alarm activation due to unknown cause. MFD responded and reset the panel. U9 was notified.
Monday, 6/30/2025
10:09am Fire Alarm - Washington Street- Fire Alarm activation due to unknown cause. MFD responded and reset the panel. Physical Plant was notified.
Sunday, 6/29/2025
No incidents reported.
Saturday, 6/28/2025
5:49am Disturbance - Home Avenue- Report of unknown individuals speaking loudly outside. Officers checked the area, unfounded.
10:34pm Fire Alarm - Home Avenue- Fire Alarm activation due to unknown cause. MFD responded and reset the panel. Boiler room was notified.
Friday, 6/27/2025
No incidents reported.
Thursday, 6/26/2025
No incidents reported.
Wednesday, 6/25/2025
7:41pm Fire Alarm - Court Street- Fire Alarm activation due to condensation from HVAC unit leaking into smoke detector. MFD responded and reset the panel. U9 was notified.
Tuesday, 6/24/2025
1:51am Fire Panel-Trouble - High Street- Officer reported panel in trouble, 1st floor room 3. Boiler room notified. Unable to locate room 3 on 1st floor. Panel silenced, boiler room will place a work order.
2:04am Fire Panel-Trouble - Wyllys Avenue- Officer reported panel in supervisory trouble mode. Boiler room notified. Alarm was due to unknown reasons. Panel was silenced, boiler room will place a work order.
8:02am Fire Alarm - Lawn Avenue- Fire Alarm activation due to exhaust from construction vehicles. MFD responded and reset the panel. Physical Plant was notified.
4:30pm Assist - Lawn Avenue- Grad student reported feeling lightheaded from heat. Grad student spoke to on call doctor who advised to drink fluids and rest.
Monday, 6/23/2025
1:57am Mechanical Problem-Failure - Church Street- SMG reported water leaking from ceiling onto floor. Boiler room notified. Leak determined to be coming from clogged drain. Water was cleaned up and work order was placed.
2:04pm Suspicious Person - Church Street- Student reported unknown individual knocked on their door. Public Safety responded and determined individual was a contractor.
Sunday, 6/22/2025
No incidents reported.
Saturday, 6/21/2025
9:36am Disturbance - Brainard Avenue- Loud noise complaint about children on 1st floor. Officers spoke to parents and advised them of the complaint.
Friday, 6/20/2025
12:27pm Fire Alarm - Lawn Avenue- Central Dispatch reported automatic alarm. Upon arrival officers determined it to be a fire panel trouble signal. Boiler room unable to reset system, placed a work order.
4:11pm Mechanical Problem-Failure - Washington Street- Grad student reported washing machine leaking. Minor leak under machine #2, Boiler room notified, placed work order.
10:15pm Property Damage - Warren Street- Salafia Electric reported a fire panel trouble. Trouble was caused from shower and sink left running hot on 2nd floor- causing damage from steam and moisture. Photos taken. Boiler room notified, Fire Safety was also notified.
Thursday, 6/19/2025
10:13am Fire Alarm - High Street- Johnson Controls technician accidentally set off alarm while testing. MFD responded and reset the panel. Physical Plant was notified.
1:16pm Larceny-Theft - High Street- Student reported stolen bike within the past 3 days. MPD declined. Report taken by Public Safety.
7:21pm Assist - Cross Street- Student cut right foot while running on the field. Medical services dispatched. Student was evaluated by Hunters Ambulance and signed a refusal.
9:36pm Informational - High Street- Received information from Windsor PD regarding off campus incident with a visitor.
Wednesday, 6/18/2025
9:54am Fire Alarm - Cross Street- Fire Alarm activation due to dust in smoke detector. MFD responded and reset the panel. Physical Plant was notified.
11:21am Check Area - High Street- Report of child running down the street alone. Area checked, unfounded.
2:11pm Property Damage - D-Lot- Grad student reported scratches on their drivers side mirror. The vehicle next to theirs has small scratches on the passenger side mirror. No contact with the owner of the second vehicle. Email was sent.
7:47pm Mechanical Problem-Failure - Lawn Avenue- Student reported leaking nitrogen regulator. Physical Plant employee notified and turned off nitrogen tanks, regulator is broken.
Tuesday, 6/17/2025
9:13am Fire Alarm - Fountain Avenue- SMG employee hit pull station accidentally. MFD responded and reset the panel. Physical Plant was notified.
Monday, 6/16/2025
1:32pm Assist - High Street- Tour guide reported that a visitor fainted while participating in a campus tour. The visitor declined medical attention and left campus with his mom.
Sunday, 6/15/2025
No incidents reported.
Saturday, 6/14/2025
No incidents reported.
Friday, 6/13/2025
11:27am Suspicious Person - Wyllys Avenue- Employee reported an unknown individual made unwanted comments towards them. Individual left the area prior to Public Safety arriving. Report taken by Public Safety.
Thursday, 6/12/2025
8:51am Larceny-Theft - Cross Street- Student reported his back taken from locker room. MPD responded. Items were recovered from non-Wesleyan individual who was advised to leave campus.
Wednesday, 6/11/2025
1:57pm Fire Incident-Other - Main Street- Employee reported smell of gas, pull station was activated. MFD responded. Area was checked by MFD with meters. Odor was determined to be from gas stove, pilot light was out. Physical Plant was notified.
2:19pm Suspicious Person - Church Street- Employee concerned for an individual who was having difficulty walking. Area checked, unfounded.
3:19pm Drug Incident - Church Street- Anonymous report of individual smoking marijuana behind building. Area checked, unfounded.
8:32pm Disturbance - Knowles Avenue- Anonymous report of barking dog that may be in distress. No entry was made, owner not home. Owner was contacted and will return home to check on dog. Owner confirmed dog was fine.
Tuesday, 6/10/2025
10:45am Fire Alarm - Fountain Avenue- Fire Alarm activation due to detector malfunction. MFD responded. Physical Plant was notified addressed the issue and reset the panel.
Monday, 6/9/2025
1:52pm Assist - Church Street- Report of non-Wesleyan individual injured by vending machine. Medical Services dispatched. Individual was transported to Middlesex Health ER by Hunters Ambulance.
7:01pm Mechanical Problem-Failure - Foss Hill Drive- Student reported leak in basement kitchen, drain pump for sink not working. Boiler room notified. Water to sink was turned off, SMG notified for cleanup. Work order placed.
Sunday, 6/8/2025
7:22am Animal Control - Foss Hill Drive- Student reported squirrel in room. AC on duty notified, student temporarily relocated. Physical Plant notified exterminator for removal.
Saturday, 6/7/2025
1:52pm Animal Control - Foss Hill Drive- Report of loose dog scratching student. MPD/ACO notified and later canceled. Dog belonged to a student who was located. Student declined medical attention. Report taken by Public Safety.
Friday, 6/6/2025
7:04pm Fire Panel-Trouble - High Street- Officer reported panel trouble. Officer checked room, all normal. Physical Plant notified for reset.
Thursday, 6/5/2025
4:21pm Larceny-Theft - Lawn Avenue- Student reported bicycle stolen. MPD declined. Report taken by Public Safety.
4:54pm Mechanical Problem-Failure - Lawn Avenue- Employee reported leaking sink. U9 was notified. Bucket was placed under sink to catch water. Work order placed.
Wednesday, 6/4/2025
No incidents reported.
Tuesday, 6/3/2025
9:50pm Suspicious Person - High Street- Student reported individual on City sidewalk who appeared to be in distress and walking slowly. MPD notified. MPD made contact with non-Wesleyan individual on College Street, individual was okay.
Monday, 6/2/2025
10:44pm Fire Alarm - Foss Hill Drive- Fire Alarm activation due to cooking. MFD responded and reset the panel. Boiler room was notified
Sunday, 6/1/2025
No incidents reported.