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Crime log

Drug Law Violation/Liquor Law Violation

Shenkman Hall
1/23/2017 – 4:28 p.m.
Case closed

The University Police Department responded to the smell of burning marijuana near a residence hall room. An administrative search was conducted by GW Housing which revealed marijuana, drug paraphernalia and alcohol.

– Referred to the Division of Student Affairs.

Simple Assault

Public Property on Campus
10/01/2014 – Unknown
Case closed

A person reported the incident Jan. 27, but the incident occurred in 2014.

– No further action.

Fraud

Off Campus
01/26/2017 – Unknown
Case open

An individual not affiliated with the University reported to UPD that an unknown individual pretending to be a GW student defrauded $30 from him. The complainant went on Reddit and responded to an ad – posted by a person who claimed to be a GW student – that said if he were to send the student $30 he would receive $40 in the future. UPD tracked down a GW-associated email address and spoke to that student. The student claims to be a victim of identity theft.

– Open case.

Theft

Rice Hall
1/26/2017 – 3:33 p.m.
Case closed

A staff member reported to UPD that a personal laptop was taken from his office.

– No identifiable suspect.

Theft

Rice Hall
01/26/2017 – Unknown
Case closed

A staff member reported to UPD that her iPad and case were both taken from her office.

– No identifiable suspect.

Traffic Accident/Hit and Run

Public Property on Campus (2100 Block of I Street)
01/28/2017 – 7:41 a.m.
Case open

A staff member reported to UPD that his parked car was struck by another vehicle. No information was left at the scene by the driver of the other vehicle.

– Open case.

Public Drunkenness

Smith Center
01/28/2017 – 5 p.m.
Case closed

UPD encountered an intoxicated individual inside the Smith Center during a men’s basketball game. The female subject, not affiliated with the University, was assessed by EMeRG and transported to GW Hospital.

– No further action.

– Compiled by James Levinson

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