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The article reports multiple hit-and-run incidents at Grand Rapids Community College, along with a trespassing incident involving a man with a bench warrant. In the hit-and-run incidents, damages were noted by responding officers, with partial license plate information and car descriptions gathered from witnesses. The trespassing incident involved a man sleeping in a college hallway, who was eventually arrested due to a previous bench warrant from the Grand Rapids Police Department.
Sneden Parking Deck Hit and Run
On Feb. 6, a GRCC Police Department Officer was dispatched to the Sneden parking deck in response to a hit-and-run. The officer met with a faculty member at the scene whose vehicle had suffered rear bumper damage. A tail light cover found near the vehicle is presumed to be from the perpetrator’s car.
A witness reported seeing a light blue sedan with a partial license plate “E R N” backing into the faculty member’s car before driving away. The officer reviewed security camera footage but was unable to identify the vehicle. He plans to return for further investigation.
Two Hit and Runs in Ramp B
A female victim reported two hit-and-runs in Parking Ramp B on Feb. 7. She claimed her car and another parked vehicle were struck by a blue sedan. While the damage to her vehicle was evident, the officer found no visible damage on the second vehicle. The victim was advised to contact GRCC PD if she observed the suspected car again.
M-TEC Hit and Run Incident
On Feb. 9, a GRCC PD officer responded to a hit-and-run report at the Michigan Technical Education Center. The victim discovered damage including scratches and missing plastic from his front bumper upon returning to his parked car. The nature of the incident is still unknown.
Trespasser at Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall
A suspected homeless man was found sleeping on a desk at Raleigh J. Finkelstein Hall on Feb. 12. Upon questioning, the man presented an old GRCC ID and claimed he was waiting for financial aid office assistance. A background check revealed previous warnings and a bench warrant from GRPD for failing to appear at a settlement conference. The man was arrested based on this warrant.
Ramp B Hit and Run Report
On Feb. 12, an officer responded to a hit and run complaint at Ramp B. A witness heard a vehicle hit another parked car but couldn’t provide a driver or license plate description. The officer contacted the student whose car had minor scratches but the student did not wish to file a report.
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