The gamecock. (Columbia, S.C.) 1908-2006, April 03, 2002, Page 4, Image 4

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POLICE REPORT Each number on the map stands for a crime corresponding with numbered descriptions in the list below. DAY CRIMES (6a.m.-6 p.m.) □ Violent O Nonviolent NIGHT CRIMES (6p.m.-6a.m.) ■ Violent # Nonviolent CRIMES AT UNKNOWN HOURS □ Violent © Nonviolent Monday, April 1 ® LARCENY OF DIGITAL r CAMERA, 1212 GREENEST. The victim said someone took an IBM ThinkPad laptop, an Olympus digital camera, and a global positioning system from the USC Department of Geological Sciences in Sumwalt. The victim said his personal cell phone was also taken. Estimated value: $1,500. Reporting officer: J.D. Rosier. 0 LOST PROPERTY, 1312 PENDLETON ST. The victim said she lost her gray Alltel Nokia 5100 cell phone. The victim has canceled the service on the phone. Reporting officer' D. Hare. ® LARCENY OF PARK BENCHES, 925 GADSDEN ST. The complainant said someone removed three wooden benches with cast iron ends, which were in a fenced-in area at the motor pool of USC Central Supply. Estimated value: $600. Reporting officer: J. Means. 1 © ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE, 300 ASSEMBLY ST. Sandra E. Knotts said that while backing up, she struck a pole on the driver’s side mirror and fender of a 1997 white Chevy Cavalier. Damage estimated as moderate. Reporting officer: D. Hare. O ILLEGAL USE OF TELEPHONE, 750 HINTON ST. The victim said she received numerous harassing phone calls. A log book was issued and explained. Reporting officer: L.R. Morales. Uncertain? Emergency Contraception P Planned Parenthood 803-256-4908 o MALICIOUS INJURY TO PERSONAL PROPERTY, 1212 GREENE ST. The complainant said someone damaged the dollar insert slot in the Pepsi machine on the second floor of Sumwalt. Estimated damage: $200. Reporting officer: C. Taylor. Tuesday, April 2 □ CRIMINAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, 1400 BLOSSOM ST. The reporting officer responded to an assault call upon speaking with the victim. First responder was notified and responded. Investigative report continues. The subject left the scene before the officer’s arrival. Reporting officer: J.R. Merrill. STATE Lottery sales reach six-month goal early COLUMBIA (AP) — State lottery officials expected to sell $192 mil lion in tickets during the game’s first six months. They reached that figure in half the time. “Since our first day of operation, this lottery has been outperforming the industry norms,” South Carolina Education Lottery Director Ernie Passailaigue said. Sales should see another in crease June 17 when a Pick 5 game with a $100,000 jackpot debuts. The lottery commission expects to move $51 million into an account that will bring scholarships, college research, school buses and class room technology to state students. If earnings stay on track, Passailaigue predicts the state will have between $80 million and $90 million for education from the first six months of sales. NATION Captured al-Qaida leader hailed by D.C. WASHINGTON (AP) - The cap ture of a top al-Qaida leader is a victory in the war against ter rorism that could lead to valu able information about Osama bin Laden’s network, U.S. offi cials said Tuesday. White House spokesman Ari Fleischer said Abu Zubaydah was a member of bin Laden’s in ner circle, a top terrorism plot ter and al-Qaida recruiter. Pakistani authorities captured Zubaydah on Thursday and turned him over to U.S. authori ties. U.S. officials said Zubaydah wasn’t expected in the United States any time soon. Zubaydah was convicted in ab sentia on terrorism charges in Jordan in 2000 in connection with a foiled plot to bomb a tourist hotel during millennium celebrations. WORLD f Queen Mother lain in state in London LONDON (AP) - To the somber lament of a lone bag- ' piper, the Queen Mother Elizabeth’s coffin was carried from a small stone chapel at Windsor Castle into a hearse Tuesday and driven through mourning villages to London. 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