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Source: The Maine Campus

Police Beat illustration by Tilia Baratta Police Beat: 10/28 to 11/6 By Izzi Stubbs on November 9, 2026 10/29: At 9 a.m., the University of Maine Police Department (UMPD) received an information complaint at DeMeritt Forest. The caller reported a tent in the area, but when officers responded, the area was clear. At 10 p.m., UMPD received a disorderly complaint at Beta Theta Pi. Officers responded and found an inebriated student rolling around in the leaves and acting erratically. She denied any drug use. The University Volunteer Ambulance Corps (UVAC) was called and the student was transported for medical attention. She was referred to Student Conduct. The complaint was reclassified to an intoxication complaint. At 11 p.m., UMPD received a disorderly complaint at Beta Theta Pi. The caller reported that two men were fighting. Officers responded and determined that both were drunk and underage. They were referred to Student Conduct.

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