Man accused of breaking into dorm through laundry room window at Converse University
By Stephanie Moore
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SPARTANBURG, South Carolina (WYFF) — A South Carolina man is facing charges after police say he entered a dorm through a laundry room window and was found standing at a student’s bed.
A report from the Spartanburg Police Department said an officer was called to Converse University on Monday morning about a suspicious person.
When they arrived, they learned that Dante Lundy, 43, had broken into the Belk Hall through a laundry room window, according to the police report.
After breaking in, Lundy is accused of going into a dorm room and standing by a student’s bed.
The student told police she woke up about 6 a.m. to find a man standing by her bed.
She told officers that she yelled at the man and asked him what he was doing, but he did not respond.
Lundy was identified through an ID card, the report said.
The report said he refused to speak and was taken to the Spartanburg County Detention Center.
Lundy is charged with trespass into enclosed space and third-degree assault and battery.
Converse University issued the following statement about the incident:
“This morning, an arrest was made following an incident of unlawful entry into a university residential hall. Campus Safety was promptly notified and immediately responded to the scene. The subject was located, detained without incident, and subsequently taken into custody. The Spartanburg City Police Department was contacted and arrived promptly to assist and complete the arrest process.
“Campus Safety is conducting a full review of the incident in coordination with the Spartanburg City Police Department. A campus-wide reminder is being sent to all students and staff emphasizing the importance of following residence hall access protocols and utilizing available safety features, including keeping all access points secured, not allowing unauthorized individuals into buildings, and promptly reporting suspicious activity. Converse will continue to work with the Spartanburg City Police as they proceed with their investigation.
“We thank the community for their continued cooperation in maintaining a safe campus environment. Campus Safety officers are on duty 24 hours a day. For questions or additional information, please contact Campus Safety at 864.596.9026 or by email at campussafety@converse.edu.”
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