{
  "id": "2026-02-27-ohio-state-university-public-safety-notice-update-police-make-arrest",
  "slug": "ohio-state-university-public-safety-notice-update-police-make-arrest-2026-02-27",
  "institution": {
    "name": "The Ohio State University",
    "shortName": "Ohio State",
    "state": "OH",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "Buckeye Alert / Public Safety Notice",
    "enrollment": 60000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-02-27",
    "type": "burglary",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "resolved",
    "headline": "Arrest update after burglary public safety notice",
    "headlinePublic": "Arrest update after burglary public safety notice",
    "summary": "Ohio State DPS [published a public safety notice](https://dps.osu.edu/news/2026/02/27/public-safety-notice-update-police-make-arrest). Full text recovered from dps.osu.edu.",
    "outcome": "See official DPS notice for investigation status and safety guidance."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "update",
      "timestampApprox": "DPS notice dated 2026-02-27",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "Police have a suspect in custody in relation to the February 26, 2026 incident that led to the issuance of a public safety notice. He was arrested and will be charged with Burglary.\nThe Ohio State University Police Division (OSUPD) would like to thank the public for sharing information that led to his arrest and the Columbus Division of Police (CPD) for assistance.\nDue to an ongoing investigation, there are no additional details available at this time. Anyone with information is encouraged to call University Police at 614-292-2121.\nCrimes are never the fault of the victim. Do not leave valuables unattended and remember to lock your residence hall doors. For those living off-campus, always remember to lock your doors and windows. Do not let unknown persons into residence halls and report suspicious behavior or missing property to police. When possible, please walk with friends or coworkers and always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night. If you see something, say something: report suspicious behavior by calling police. Additional safety resources are available at: dps.osu.edu/resources\n\nDepartment of Public Safety\n\nMichael Blankenship Hall\n901 Woody Hayes Dr.\nColumbus, OH 43210\nPhone: 614-292-2121",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://dps.osu.edu/news/2026/02/27/public-safety-notice-update-police-make-arrest",
      "sourceDescription": "Ohio State DPS official news/public safety notice",
      "annotations": [
        "Verbatim from official dps.osu.edu news page."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1229,
      "confidence": "high"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Official Ohio State University Department of Public Safety notice archive.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Complete official DPS public safety notice text recovered."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "title": "Arrest update after burglary public safety notice",
      "url": "https://dps.osu.edu/news/2026/02/27/public-safety-notice-update-police-make-arrest",
      "type": "official-archive",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-26"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "ohio-state",
    "2026",
    "burglary",
    "dps",
    "clery"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-26",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-26",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}