Soka U. Student Barricades Self in Dorm, Vandalizes Property
ALISO VIEJO, Calif.
An 18-year-old Soka University student was arrested on Feb. 1, four hours after he barricaded himself in a fourth floor dorm room and threw furniture and other items out of the window.
The incident, which occurred around 4:15 p.m., began when the unidentified student’s roommate told police that his roommate was acting strangely and had locked himself in his room, according to the OC Register. The suspect refused to talk and was throwing furniture out of the window.
This resulted in a SWAT team being called and the fourth floor of the dormitory being evacuated.
Police said the only crime it seems the student committed was vandalism.
The student was expected to be held on a 72-hour mental evaluation hold when he was taken into custody.
For additional information, click here.
If you appreciated this article and want to receive more valuable industry content like this, click here to sign up for our FREE digital newsletters!
Related Content
Leading in Turbulent Times: Effective Campus Public Safety Leadership for the 21st Century
This new webcast will discuss how campus public safety leaders can effectively incorporate Clery Act, Title IX, customer service, “helicopter” parents, emergency notification, town-gown relationships, brand management, Greek Life, student recruitment, faculty, and more into their roles and develop the necessary skills to successfully lead their departments. Register today to attend this free webcast!
