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Crime log – GW alumna struck in hit-and-run

Traffic Accident: Hit and Run

Public Property on Campus (500 Block of 23rd Street NW)
4/12/2017 – 10:35 a.m.
Case closed

A GW alumna reported to the University Police Department that she was struck by a motor vehicle while she rode her bicycle. EMeRG transported her to the GW Hospital emergency room for medical treatment. The driver of the vehicle fled the scene. The Metropolitan Police Department responded and took a report.

Referred to MPD.

Destruction of Property/Vandalism, Harassment

Corcoran Building
Multiple – Multiple
Case closed

A female student reported to UPD that another male GW student verbally harassed her. The female student also stated that the male subject may have broken one of her sculptures.

Referred to the Division of Student Affairs.

Sexual Abuse

Various (Lafayette Hall and Potomac Park Apartments)
Multiple – Multiple
Case closed

A female student reported to UPD that her former boyfriend, who is also a GW student, sexually abused her on multiple occasions and in various locations.

Referred to Title IX Office.

Pornography

Off Campus
Multiple – Multiple
Case closed

A government agency contacted UPD about the arrest of a GW male staff member for possessing and distributing child pornography.

Subject arrested.

Theft II/Other, Destruction of Property/Vandalism

Science and Engineering Hall Garage
4/13/2017 – 12:45 p.m.
Case open

A male staff member reported to UPD that two unidentified individuals exited the Science and Engineering Hall parking garage without paying and damaged the garage entrance barrier.

Open case.

Simple Assault, Harassment (Verbal or Written)

University Mall
4/13/2017 – 2:50 p.m.
Case open

A male student reported to UPD that an unidentified individual verbally harassed him and other students. The male student also reported that the male subject pushed him when he attempted to walk away from the scene.

Open case.

Traffic Accident: Hit and Run

Public Property on Campus (2100 Block of H Street NW)
4/14/2017 – 11:40 p.m.
Case closed

An individual not affiliated with the University reported to UPD that a vehicle struck him while he was riding his Vespa on a delivery.

No identifiable suspects.

Liquor Law Violation/Simple Assault/Domestic Violence

Fulbright Hall
4/15/2017 – 7:41 p.m.
Case closed

UPD responded to a report of a male intoxicated student. EMeRG arrived on the scene and transported the student to the GW Hospital emergency room for medical treatment. The male student physically abused his girlfriend over the course of two years. The female is also a GW student. A report was also shared to Title IX office.

Referred to DSA.
Compiled by James Levinson

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