Fender benders, computer pornography reported
Slow is how Ike Sloas, Safety and Security director described a week in which three events took place — two accidents and an incident of computer misuse.
A hit-and-run accident was reported at 3:36 p.m., Oct. 18, in parking lot C, on the northwest part of campus.
The front bumper of a 1998 Lexus ES300 was hit.
Sloas said all Safety and Security officers could do was file a report for insurance purposes, since there were no witnesses to the accident.
A case of computer misuse was reported at 9:30 p.m., Oct. 19, in the library.
Two men, identified as William Crowe and Robert Ratliff, were reported by library staff to be looking at pornography.
After their personal information was taken, Sloas said, the men were released. It was discovered later that Crowe had an active warrant for drug possession.
“Looking at obscene material is in violation of policy 3058.” Sloas said. “If they were students, we would have filed a student conduct violation.”
Sloas said, had security officers known beforehand of the warrant against Crowe, Oklahoma City Police also would have been notified.
The final incident of the week was reported at 10:08 a.m., Oct. 23, at the intersection of Faculty Circle and Regents Blvd.
According to the report, a 2002 Chevrolet Silverado was rear ended by a 1992 Ford Explorer.
Greg Dudley, who was in the Silverado, said only minor damage was done to the rear bumper.
In the report, the driver of the Ford stated she was trying to use her phone when her foot slipped.
Sloas said accidents can be prevented if drivers will limit distractions.
“Putting in a CD, eating or using a cell phone are not a good idea to do while driving,” Sloas said.
Staff Writer Phillip Hemphill can be reached at SeniorWriter@occc.edu.
