Crime & Safety

Homeless Man Arrested at Kent State Library

Judge orders man to stay off campus property

A homeless man was arrested at the Kent State University Library and charged with disorderly conduct, a minor misdemeanor.

Kent State Police arrested Christopher K. Bunsey, 50, Nov. 14 at about 11:30 p.m. on charges he was drunk and posed a threat to himself or others in the library.

Bunsey had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and difficulty walking at the time of his arrest, according to Portage County court records.

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Bunsey was arraigned on the charge Friday and pleaded guilty to Portage County Municipal Court Judge Barb Oswick.

Oswick sentenced Bunsey the same day and ordered him to pay a $50 fine plus court costs. He also was ordered to stay off Kent State property.

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