VALDOSTA, Ga. – Valdosta State University’s crime rate has dropped for the month of November, compared to the 36 crimes reported in October.

The VSU Spectator reported that other than a few drug law violations, VSU’s charges tend towards petty theft.

On Nov. 5, two students were arrested for Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana after contraband was found during a room safety inspection in Centennial, The Spectator reported.

The past drug law violation reports have been coming from around the same areas on campus, including Sustella Deck, Langdale Hall, Georgia Hall, and Centennial Hall.

A student was arrested on November 12 for Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana while driving on North Oak Street.

As stated in the annual security and fire safety report, A federal law requires that VSU must make sure that all faculty, staff, and students know that:

“Valdosta State University prohibits the unlawful possession, use, manufacture or distribution of alcohol or controlled substances by students, faculty, staff, and guests in buildings, facilities, grounds or property controlled by the University or used as part of University activities.”

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

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