CAMPUS SAFETY ALERTTIMELY NOTICE
January 25, 2008
A person identified as Steven Ricci has moved to Brighton Ave., Portland, after being released on probation for multiple indecent conduct convictions. Go to
http://www.usm. maine.edu/ mcr/news/ 0708releases/ 1.25.jpg to see his photograph. He is described as 5'11" and 190 lbs. He typically drives a 1995 red Chevy pickup truck with registration 748-399, and a black steel rack on the back. He is on probation as part of a plea agreement for an attempted sex abuse of a minor charge. He has a long history of mental illness and has been convicted of various sex offenses related to his inability to control his sexual impulses. Mr. Ricci wears a GPS device and has a curfew, along with the standard no criminal activity order. He has stated that he wants to find a woman to rape and sexually mutilate, and has described in great detail his plan to do this. He appears intent on following out these desires. USM Police offer the following safety tips:
*Always try to walk with someone when possible.
*If being followed, go directly to a populated place.
*Report any suspicious persons or vehicles immediately to police.
*Check your vehicle before getting in.
*Lock your vehicle immediately after entering.
*Use USM's police escort service when you feel unsafe.
*As always, do not prop dorm doors open and lock your room doors.
This notice is provided as part of USM's safety awareness and education efforts, and complies with federal legislation known as the Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998.
Per order of Lt. Ronald Saindon, Acting Chief of Police, USM Police Department.
Judie Alessi O'Malley
Assistant DirectorUSM Office of Public Affairs,
PO Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104
207-780-4200
