**UPDATE** 09/02/2014 After the arrest of Joseph Christopher Spota for Kidnapping I and Rape I, UAPD is asking for help in gathering more information. Investigators believe the vehicle that the suspect was driving frequented the Strip and the downtown area, and believe the suspect may have come in contact with other women. Investigators are asking…
On 08-29-2015 at approximately 3:05 am, Tuscaloosa Police responded to a reported off campus assault that occurred in the 1200-1400 block of 8th Street. The two victims reported that while walking, they were approached by 3 suspects who walked up to them and demanded their property. As the victims continued to walk away one of…
The University Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred at the Riverside substation. On 04-26-2015 at approximately 3:05 a.m., two individuals reported that they were the victims of a robbery. The victims reported they were walking north on Campus Drive when a vehicle approached them from southbound. The vehicle stopped and a male subject exited the vehicle.…
UPDATE ADVISORY **Update** April 7, 2015 UAPD investigators conducting the follow-up investigation in this case have identified the individuals involved and have developed probable cause to charge two suspects with Robbery II. Brandon Malik Gardner, a 19 yr. old male, was arrested on 04-01-15 and placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail, where he was held…
UAPD ADVISORY March 31, 2015 UNIVERSITY POLICE INVESTIGATE ROBBERY The University Police Department is investigating a robbery that occurred in the 500 block of Roger Sayers Drive. On 03-31-2015 at approximately 7:36 p.m., an individual reported that he was the victim of a robbery. The victim reported that he was sitting inside his vehicle when he was approached…
UPDATE ADVISORY **Update** April 7, 2015 UAPD investigators conducting the follow-up investigation in this case have identified the individuals involved and have developed probable cause to charge two suspects with Robbery II. Brandon Malik Gardner, a 19 yr. old male, was arrested on 04-01-15 and placed in the Tuscaloosa County Jail, where he was held…
UAPD ADVISORY DECEMBER 9, 2014 POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY On 12-9-2014 at approximately 12:15 am, Tuscaloosa Police responded to an off campus robbery that occurred in the 300 block of Reed Street. The victim reported that while walking, she was approached by two suspects who walked up to her, displayed weapons and demanded money. The…
UAPD ADVISORY UPDATE: ARRESTS MADE IN ROBBERY CASES University Police Department investigators were able to develop information leading to the identification of suspects in the robberies described below. Three suspects were arrested on February 11, 2013 for two counts of second degree robbery each, with a fourth suspect arrested for fraudulent use of a credit/…
UPDATE November 26, 2014 The individual in this advisory admitted to investigators that the incident described below did not occur. The report was fabricated. The investigation into this case has been closed. UAPD ADVISORY NOVEMBER 23, 2014 POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY On 11-23-2014 at approximately 10:31 pm, Tuscaloosa Police responded to an off campus robbery…
UAPD ADVISORY NOVEMBER 22, 2014 POLICE INVESTIGATE OFF-CAMPUS ROBBERY On 11-22-2014 at approximately 10 pm, Tuscaloosa Police responded to an off campus robbery that occurred in the 1400 block of 9th Street. The victim reported that while walking home, he was approached by the suspect who demanded money. The victim gave the suspect his wallet…
