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April 18, 2024

  • My Favorite Book – Freshwater
    If there’s one book that I believe everyone should read once in their life, it’s my favorite book – Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi. From my course, Queer Literature under Dr. Bill Albertini, I discovered Emezi’s Freshwater (2018). Once more, my course, Creative Writing Thesis Workshop under Professor Amorak Huey, was instructed to present our favorite […]
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    “gAyPRIL” (Gay-April) continues on Falcon Radio, sharing a playlist curated by the Queer Trans Student Union, sharing songs celebrating the LGBTQ+ experience. In similar vein, you will enjoy Jeanette Winterson’s books if you find yourself interested in LGBTQ+ voices and nonlinear narratives. As “dead week” is upon us, students, we can utilize resources such as Falcon […]
Spring Housing Guide

Police Blotter

Friday

7:28 a.m.

Vehicle windshield reported broken on North Main Street, causing $300 in damage.

9:36 a.m.

North Grove Street resident reported getting harassing phone messages from her ex-husband’s fiancee.

3:17 p.m.

Christopher Daniel Barnhill, 20, of Renton, Wash., arrested for attempted unlawful sexual conduct with a minor and two counts of receiving stolen property. He was held at the Wood County Justice Center without bond. A Palmer Avenue resident had reported her daughter was chatting online with him.

4:50 p.m.

North Grove Street resident reported identity theft.

8:10 p.m.

Caller reported her son was punched and threatened at Kenwood School on Kenwood Avenue. The case was referred to the juvenile prosecutor.

9:16 p.m.

Conneaut Avenue resident reported her brother had stolen her Nintendo system and “March of the Minnies” game. She later called back and said the items had been returned.

11:36 p.m.

Allison L. Ransberger, 20, of Waterville, Ohio, cited for attempting to use another’s ID to enter a North Main Street bar.

11:45 p.m.

Brett A. Askins, 35, of Bowling Green, cited for refusal to take a breathalyzer test – his third in 20 years – and failure to use headlights at night at Enterprise and Lincoln streets.

Saturday

12:07 a.m.

Timothy M. Price, 27, of Delta, Ohio, arrested for open container of alcohol in Lot 6.

12:31 a.m.

Collin D. Swick, 20, of Delphos, Ohio, given a civil citation for public urination.

12:46 a.m.

North Enterprise Street resident reported being threatened by occupants in the apartment next to his. When police arrived, they were unable to locate them.

1:22 a.m.

Jeremy M. Duran, 19, of Fostoria, Ohio, arrested for underage possession and underage under the influence of alcohol on East Merry Avenue. Colin M. O’Donnell, given a civil infraction for public urination.

1:36 a.m.

Man reported another man approached him and wanted to fight at a North Main Street bar. He told police the fight was over a class at BG.

1:46 a.m.

Robert D. Showalter Jr., 20, of Elmore, Ohio, arrested for criminal damaging, criminal trespassing, theft and underage under the influence. According to police reports, he kicked in the door of a Klotz Road apartment and took a couch. Showalter told police there had been damage to his apartment a few weeks ago, felt those in the owners of the couch were responsible and wanted to get even. He was lodged at Wood County Justice Center on $30,000 bond. Ten percent of his bond was posted and he was allowed to leave.

2:25 a.m.

Shawn P. Ritzenthaler, 20, of Norwalk, Ohio, arrested for underage under the influence and warned for public urination on East Court Street.

2:44 a.m.

Hadrian M. Mumpuku, 20, of Bowling Green, arrested for disorderly conduct in a North Prospect Street parking lot. According to police reports, he was upset about his vehicle being towed.

2:45 a.m.

Woman at Wood County Hospital reported being assaulted at an East Wooster Street bar. She told police an unknown person tapped her on the shoulder. When she turned around, she was hit in the face.

3:13 a.m.

Fight reported at a North Main Street apartment complex.

4:29 p.m.

Juvenile reported shoplifting $34 of merchandise at a North Main Street store.

6:56 p.m.

Jose G. Bernal-Pedraza, 35, of Bowling Green, arrested for criminal trespassing after he was reported going through dumpsters at a North Enterprise Street apartment complex.

8:55 p.m.

Juveniles reported to have assaulted a girl at a North Main Street mall.

11:33 p.m.

Nathan J. Bishop, 19, of Perrysburg, given a civil citation for loud music at a South College Drive apartment.

11:59 p.m.

Amanda M. Etchey, 18, of Hicksville, Ohio, arrested for underage under the influence at a North Enterprise Street parking lot.

Sunday

12:27 a.m.

Man reported seeing two males break into a car in a North Main Street parking lot. The driver’s side door was punched and there was body damage to the car.

12:46 a.m.

Jason A. Price, 22, of Maple Heights, Ohio, cited for operating a vehicle while under the influence and failure to maintain reasonable control at Pike and Prospect streets.

1:04 a.m.

Ryan M. Schulze, 21, of Ft. Loramie, Ohio, given a civil citation for open container of alcohol on East Wooster Street.

1:45 a.m.

Alexander M. Sherman, 22, of Monclova, Ohio, given a civil citation for public urination on North Prospect Street.

1:48 a.m.

West Poe Road resident reported someone was trying to get into her house. Police found three juveniles hiding in the bushes and then running away. They told police they were trying to get the attention of the resident’s daughters and weren’t trying to break in.

2:22 a.m.

Nathaniel A.A. Waldron Jr., 21, of Bowling Green, arrested for fighting at a North Main Street bar.

2:56 a.m.

Nicholas J. Rahal, 19, of Northfield, Ohio, and Matthew A. Migal, 19, of Sagamore Hills, Ohio, arrested for underage under the influence of alcohol at Clough Street and Troup Avenue.

3:34 a.m.

Brandon B. Leek, 18, of Strongsville, Ohio, and Chad D. Davies, 30, of Scottsdale, Ariz., arrested for assault on East Oak Street after a fight was reported. Davies was held at the Wood County Justice Center on $10,000 bond and Leek was released.

4:08 a.m.

Man reported being struck by his girlfriend at a Frazee Avenue apartment complex.

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