Students arrested on drug charges

Blue lights on the front of your car might make your ride stand out to the ladies. But unfortunately, it also makes you stand out to police.

University student Rohit Kumar Pathak, 20, was arrested and charged with DUI and driving with prohibited blue lights on his vehicle in the Boggs parking lot at 9:15 p.m. Mohit Kumar Pathak, 18, was also arrested and charged with possession of marijuana.

The traffic stop which ultimately led to the arrests was initiated after the arresting officer observed a vehicle with solid blue lights illuminated above each headlight at the exit of the Oglethorpe House Dining Commons Lot.

The officer began following the vehicle, which he noted was only traveling about 15 to 20 mph. He finally initiated a traffic stop near Boggs Hall.

According the University Police report, the officer smelled a strong odor of burnt marijuana and “extremely minty chewing gum” coming from Rohit as he was questioned about the blue lights on his vehicle.

When asked how much marijuana he had smoked, Rohit “seemed to freeze for a moment, then he sighed and stated that he had smoked some [marijuana],” according to the report.

After conducting several field sobriety tests, Rohit was placed under arrest for DUI.

During a search of Rohit’s vehicle, officers found a book bag which Mohit said belonged to him.

A “partially smoked marijuana cigarette” was found in the book bag. Because Mohit said the marijuana belonged to him, he was placed under arrest.

Both offenders were transported to Clarke County Jail.

Police Report

Stalking reported at Family Housing

John Valentine Binamira, 30, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor stalking at building K of  Family Housing at 1:50 p.m.

According to the University Police report, the victim told police Binamira attempted to make contact with her outside of family housing.

Further investigation led to Binamira’s arrest.

Police Report