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Crime Log

Sexual Abuse

12/04/11 – 1:15 a.m. – Location: Madison Hall – Case closed
A student reported to UPD officers that she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance.
Referred for disciplinary action


Simple Assault

12/11/11 – 2:30 a.m. – Location: Thurston Hall – Case closed
UPD officers responded to a report of loud noise, which was found to be caused by two students who were fighting. MPD arrested one student.
Closed by arrest


Breaking and Entering Vending Machine

12/12/11 – 9:30 to 10 a.m. – Location: Rice Hall – Case closed
UPD officers responded to a report that someone broke into a vending machine. Officers said a member of GW’s housekeeping staff was responsible.
Referred to department


Drug Law Violation

12/16/11 – 1:26 a.m. – Location: Off campus – Case closed
UPD officers observed students smoking marijuana in a park. They notified the U.S. Park Police, who arrested one student for possession of marijuana and confiscated a joint.
Closed by arrest


Attempted Robbery/Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

12/17/11 – 11:45 a.m. – Location: 2221 I St. – Case closed
A Roti manager was struck with a pistol after refusing to allow a subject access to the eatery’s back office. MPD and D.C. Fire EMS were notified. The manager was transported to GW Hospital.
Referred to MPD


Fraud

1/13/12 – 7 p.m. – Location: Academic Center – Open case
A female student reported to UPD that a female subject unaffiliated with GW approached her and asked to borrow money. The subject, who previously asked for money and offered fake contact information, never paid the student back.
Open case


Robbery

12/02/11 – 11:45 a.m. – Location: Off campus – Case closed
A student victim reported to the University Police Department an armed robbery by two unknown suspects, both of whom fled toward Georgetown. Metropolitan Police Department responded to the report.
Referred to MPD

Compiled by Jacqueline Draye

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