On Wednesday, police in Ithaca, New York, arrested a Cornell University student for reportedly stealing a car and engaging in reckless driving.
The suspect, 23-year-old John Smith, allegedly stole a vehicle from a residential area near Cornell University’s campus on Tuesday night. Police then received reports of the car being driven in a reckless manner, prompting an investigation.
After tracking the car’s location, police officers found Smith in the vehicle and were able to apprehend him. He was charged with grand larceny, a felony, as well as several counts of reckless driving and endangering the welfare of a child.
The investigation is still ongoing as police are trying to ascertain the origin of the vehicle and whether Smith was acting alone. Smith remains in custody, pending further action by the court.
The event has shocked and frightened many people within the Cornell community. This is not the first time that a Cornell student has been arrested for engaging in criminal activity, and it has directed the spotlight onto the issue of campus safety.
Many students are now calling on the university to put more protocols in place to ensure that those on campus are safe from any further threats. The incident is a stark reminder that safety on university campuses should always be a top priority.
