VERY SOON. MORE ON THAT IN YOUR MOTHER’S DAY FORECAST. BUT FIRST, DOUG AND SHELLEY, NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY POLICE HAVE ARRESTED A SUSPECT WANTED FOR THREE ON CAMPUS ARSONS. THEY’VE CHARGED ROBIN APPLETON WITH THREE COUNTS OF ARSON AND ONE COUNT OF LARCENY, SAYING HE SET THOSE FIRES ON MAY 3RD AND FOURTH. THEY INVOLVED PALM TREES AT EACH LOCATION, INCLUDING NEAR DELTA ZETA SORORITY, DOMENICI HALL AND BRANSON. LIBRARY O
NMSU arrests suspect in connection with arson incidents
Robin Appleton is charged with three counts of arson over $500 and one count of larceny in connection with the recent arson incidents on NMSU’s campus.
NMSU has arrested a suspect in connection with three arson incidents that have occurred on campus.Robin Appleton, 58, was arrested after three incidents occurred on May 3 and 4 within a 24-hour period. According to police, palm trees were set on fire near the Delta Zeta sorority residence between Hardman and Jacobs Undergraduate Learning Center and Domenici Hall, and between Branson Library and Foster Hall.NMSU has released a statement regarding the ongoing investigation. “I appreciate the community’s due diligence,” NMSU Police Chief Justin Dunivan said. “We received numerous tips to help with our investigation, and I’m incredibly grateful for the hard work of everyone involved in solving this case.” NMSU first responders have developed the following list of safety suggestions regarding any suspicious activity: Always be aware of your surroundings and of any strangers near you. If you are going to be involved in activities where you are unable to focus on your environment and what is going on around you (e.g., when playing games on a smartphone), do so with friends so you can help each other watch for dangerous situations.If someone is acting suspiciously near you, move away toward large groups and well-lit areas. If the person follows you and/or continues to act in a suspicious manner, consider challenging them or call 911 for assistance.Don’t leave valuables unattended in unlocked lockers, study areas or classrooms.If you observe possible safety issues at NMSU, notify the Police Department immediately. If someone could get seriously injured, please call 911. If it isn’t as serious but needs to be addressed, call 575-646-3311.Appleton is charged with three counts of arson over $500 and one count of larceny in connection with the recent arson incidents on NMSU’s campus.
NMSU has arrested a suspect in connection with three arson incidents that have occurred on campus.
Robin Appleton, 58, was arrested after three incidents occurred on May 3 and 4 within a 24-hour period.
According to police, palm trees were set on fire near the Delta Zeta sorority residence between Hardman and Jacobs Undergraduate Learning Center and Domenici Hall, and between Branson Library and Foster Hall.
NMSU has released a statement regarding the ongoing investigation.
“I appreciate the community’s due diligence,” NMSU Police Chief Justin Dunivan said. “We received numerous tips to help with our investigation, and I’m incredibly grateful for the hard work of everyone involved in solving this case.”
NMSU first responders have developed the following list of safety suggestions regarding any suspicious activity:
- Always be aware of your surroundings and of any strangers near you. If you are going to be involved in activities where you are unable to focus on your environment and what is going on around you (e.g., when playing games on a smartphone), do so with friends so you can help each other watch for dangerous situations.
- If someone is acting suspiciously near you, move away toward large groups and well-lit areas. If the person follows you and/or continues to act in a suspicious manner, consider challenging them or call 911 for assistance.
- Don’t leave valuables unattended in unlocked lockers, study areas or classrooms.
- If you observe possible safety issues at NMSU, notify the Police Department immediately. If someone could get seriously injured, please call 911. If it isn’t as serious but needs to be addressed, call 575-646-3311.
Appleton is charged with three counts of arson over $500 and one count of larceny in connection with the recent arson incidents on NMSU’s campus.
