Brocklin J. Bittle, 19, of Alto Pass was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Sunday on South Illinois Avenue near the Physical Plant for driving under the influence of alcohol, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and illegal window tinting. Bittle posted $300 cash bond and was released. Bittle awaits a court appearance.

By Gus Bode

Kevin J. Polka, 19, of Bailey Hall was arrested at 1:45 a.m. Sunday at West College and South Renfro streets on an outstanding Clay County warrant for failure to appear in court for previous traffic charges. Polka was seen by a Saluki Patrol officer arguing with a family member when it was discovered that there was a warrant out for his arrest. Polka was taken to Jackson County Jail where he posted bond and was released.

A 21-year-old SIUC student reported Sunday that between 2:50 and 7:45 p.m. someone broke into their car in Lot 94 behind the Student Recreation Center and stole books and other personal property. Police have no suspects, and there is no estimated cost of the loss.

At 10 a.m. Sunday, an Illinois Department of Motor Vehicle traffic control sign was discovered in a resident’s room in Mae Smith Hall. Suspects have been identified, and the incident is under investigation.

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A 20-year-old SIUC student reported that between 5:50 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, a refrigerator was taken from the bed of a pick-up truck in Mae Smith circle. There are no suspects, and no estimated cost of loss has been determined.

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