The Police Department at Eastern Illinois University is required to create, maintain, and make available an easily understood daily crime log. The daily crime log must include the nature, date, time, general location of each crime that occurs within the institution’s Clery Geography, and the disposition of the complaint, if known. The University Police Department must make the entries available within two business days of the report of the information, unless the disclosure is prohibited by law or would jeopardize the confidentiality of the victim. The University Police Department may withhold this information if there is clear and convincing evidence that releasing it would jeopardize an ongoing criminal investigation or safety of the individual, cause the suspect to flee or evade detection, or result in the destruction of evidence. However, UPD must disclose any withheld information once the adverse effect is no longer likely to occur. The University Police Department is required to make the crime log for the most recent 60-day period open to the public inspection during normal business hours and any portion of the log older than sixty days available within two business days of a request for public inspection.
For additional Daily Crime Log Information contact the University Police Department by email police@eiu.edu or phone 217-581-3213.
| Date | Offense(s) | Clery Geography | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | Theft E-Scooter | Campus | On March 3, 2026, at approximately 11:14 a.m., a theft was reported. The incident occurred between March 2, 2026, and March 3, 2026, at about 8:24 a.m. The complainant reported that an electric scooter, which had been left unlocked at a bike rack outside of a residence hall overnight, was taken. The incident is inactive. |
| 2026-03-05 | Drug Use | Residential Hall | On March 5, 2026, at approximately 1:10 p.m., a campus security authority reported detecting a strong odor of marijuana coming from a residential hall dorm room. The resident of the room is under the age of 21. This incident was referred to the Dean of Students. |
| 2026-03-06 | Disorderly Conduct | Residential Hall | On March 6, 2026, at approximately 3:53 p.m., UPD was dispatched to a residence hall for a report of harassment. After further investigation, the incident was determined to be disorderly conduct based on a comment made to the complainant. No charges filed. The case was referred to the Dean of Students. |
| 2026-03-06 | Disorderly Conduct | Residential Hall | On March 6, 2026, at approximately 9:15 p.m.., a campus security authority reported an incident involving a complainant who stated that another person verbally threatened them while at a residential hall. Upon review, the incident was determined to be disorderly conduct based on the comment made to the complainant. The case was referred to the Dean of Students. |
| 2026-03-07 | Alcohol- Possession under 21 | Residential Hall | On March 7, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., an underage student was found in possession of alcohol inside a residence hall. The incident was referred to the Dean of Students. |
| 2026-03-07 | Alcohol- Possession under 21 | Residential Hall | On March 7, 2026, at approximately 11:20 p.m., an underage student was found in possession of alcohol inside a residence hall. The incident was referred to the Dean of Students. |
| 2026-03-07 | Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor | Residential Hall | On March 7, 2026, at approximately 7:00 p.m., an underage student was found to be under the influence of alcohol inside a residence hall. The incident was referred to the Dean of Students. |
| 2026-03-07 | Dating Violence | Residential Hall | On March 7, 2026, at approximately 6:48 a.m., a campus security authority reported two individuals arguing inside a residence hall room. The individuals are in a dating relationship, and one reported feeling afraid of being harmed. The incident was not reported to UPD. The case was referred to the Dean of Students. |
| 2026-03-07 | Alcohol- Consumption under 21 | Campus | On March 7, 2026, at approximately 3:41 p.m., UPD was dispatched to the Buzzard Hall East staff parking lot regarding an individual who reported being jumped off campus and was now on campus intoxicated. The individual was released to a friend. The incident was referred to the Dean of Students. |
| 2026-03-07 | Theft | Campus | On March 7, 2026, at approximately 11:00 a.m., UPD was dispatched to J‑Lot near 1st Street regarding a stolen portable sign. The date and time the sign was taken are unknown. This incident remains an open investigation. |
| 2026-03-07 | Alcohol- Consumption under 21Alcohol- Incapacitation | Campus | On March 7, 2026, at approximately 5:51 a.m., UPD responded to the outside of Ford Hall for a report of an unknown problem. Upon arrival, officers located a male who identified himself as 18 years old and not a student of EIU. The male self‑disclosed that he had consumed alcohol and removed a closed can of an alcoholic beverage from his pocket. This incident is closed. |
| 2026-03-07 | Fights | Patrol Zone | On March 7, 2026, at approximately 2:47 p.m., UPD officers assisted CPD with a call for service in the area of Lincoln Avenue. This incident is closed for UPD. |
| 2026-03-07 | Alcohol- Consumption under 21 Alcohol- Incapacitation | Public Property | On March 7, 2026, at approximately 7:04 p.m., UPD was dispatched to 9th Street and Hayes Avenue for an unresponsive male. Upon arrival, officers identified the individual and determined he was under the influence of alcohol and under the age of 21. The incident was referred to the Dean of Students. |
| 2026-03-08 | Drugs- Possession | Residential Hall | On March 8, 2026, at approximately 1:01 p.m., UPD was dispatched to a residence hall room for a reported drug violation. Upon arrival, officers confiscated drug paraphernalia, and the resident was determined to be underage. The incident was referred to the Dean of Students. |
| 2026-03-08 | Assault | Outside Clery Geography | On March 8, 2026, at approximately 1:14 a.m., UPD was dispatched to assist CPD at Marty’s Bar due to fights. This incident is a CPD case. UPD stood by in case they were needed for assistance. |
| 2026-03-08 | Dating Violence | Residential Hall | On March 8, 2026, at approximately 6:57 a.m., UPD was dispatched to a residence hall room for a domestic-related incident that had occurred a few minutes prior to the call. Upon arrival, officers learned that the individuals involved do not live together but are in a dating relationship, and one of the parties reported feeling afraid for her safety. No charges filed. The case was referred to the Dean of Students. |
| 2026-03-08 | Sexual Assault | Residential Hall | On March 8, 2026, at approximately 4:12 p.m., a UPD officer was dispatched to UPD for a report of a sexual assault. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the complainant, who reported that the incident occurred in April 2025 at an unknown time and location. The complainant does not wish to file charges and only requested that the incident be documented. No further information is available at this time. |
| 2026-03-07 | Alcohol- Consumption under 21 Alcohol- Incapacitation | Patrol Zone | On March 7, 2026, at approximately 1:46 a.m., the University Police Department (UPD) was notified by a motorist about an individual walking near Grant Avenue and 1st Street. Officers located the person, who was underage and had consumed alcoholic beverages. The Fire Department was contacted to assess the individual. The incident was referred to the Dean of Students for follow‑up. |
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