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Crime Log

Attempted Burglary

11/30/07 – Old Main – 1 p.m. – case closed

University Police Department officers responded to a complaint by a staff member who said that it looked like someone had tried to enter her office suite. Officers talked to all the staff in the area who said nothing seemed to be missing. They did observe physical evidence that someone had attempted breaking into the office.

No suspects or witnesses

Drug Law Violation

11/30/07 – Ivory Tower – 3:55 p.m. – case closed

Housing staff notified UPD that an administrative search of a room was being performed by a community director in the residence hall. A container containing a trace amount of marijuana was confiscated along with drug paraphernalia.

Referred to SJS

12/1/07 – Mitchell Hall – 4:39 p.m. – case closed

UPD officers on patrol in the building smelled a suspicious odor coming from a room. They contacted housing staff who confirmed the odor smelled like marijuana. An administrative search was performed by the community director, and alcohol was confiscated as well as a trace amount of marijuana. The occupant of the room was underage.

Referred to SJS

Hit and run

11/29/07 – 23rd and I streets – 11:30 p.m. – case closed

UPD received a report over the phone from two complainants, a male and a female. They said a car turning a corner grazed them and then sped off. The complainants stated the driver did have a green light, and they did not have the right of way. They also filed a complaint with Metropolitan Police Department, but they could not report the license plate number of the vehicle that hit them.

Public space incident

Liquor Law Violation

12/1/07 – Thurston Hall – 2:25 a.m. – case closed

UPD officers responded to a report of an intoxicated male in the lobby of the building. EMeRG was contacted and they assessed the individual’s condition. He was transported to GW Hospital for further medical attention.

Referred to SJS

12/02/07 – I Street Mall – 2:41 a.m. – case closed

UPD received a call from a student who found an unknown male lying on the ground. The individual was incoherent and had difficulty standing. UPD officers requested assistance from D.C. Fire and EMS, who then transported the individual to the hospital for further medical attention.

Referred to outside agency

12/02/07 – Strong Hall – 2:18 a.m. – case closed

A student contacted UPD about a female lying on the floor of a public bathroom in the residence hall. Witnesses saw the individual exit the bathroom and enter her room prior to UPD’s arrival. Officers entered the room to assess her condition. While speaking with the individual, another female entered the room who appeared to be intoxicated. She was not affiliated with GW, and both individuals were transported to GW Hospital for further medical attention.

Subject barred from campus

Simple Assault

12/02/07 – Off Campus – 1:40 a.m. – case closed

UPD officers responded to Ivory Tower to assist MPD who had been called by an individual indicating that he had been assaulted at an off-campus location. The individual wished to remain anonymous.

Referred to MPD

Threats

11/30/07 – Health and Wellness Center – 4:00 p.m. – case closed

A male individual not affiliated with GW entered the building. Staff members told him he could not use the facilities, and the individual became angry and threatened to slap the employees. Officers arrived on the scene and determined the individual was not affiliated with GW.

Subject barred from campus

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