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Crime log: Staff member struck by car off campus

Drug Law Violation

Amsterdam Hall
2/13/2019 – 2:20 p.m.
Closed Case

GW Police Department officers and GW Housing administration responded to a GW Health and Emergency Management Services report of drugs found in plain view during a health and safety inspection. GW Housing conducted an administrative search that yielded drugs and drug paraphernalia.

– Referred to the Office of Enrollment and the Student Experience.

Traffic Accident: Hit and Run

Off Campus (2600 Block of Virginia Avenue NW)
2/14/2019 – 9:45 a.m.
Closed Case

A staff member reported that she was struck by a black sedan while crossing an off-campus intersection. The vehicle drove off in an unknown direction without stopping. The staff member sought treatment at GW Hospital for minor bruising.

– Off-campus incident.

Destruction of Fixtures/Vandalism

Cole Hall
Unknown – Unknown
Closed Case

While on patrol, a GWPD officer observed that an exit sign was cracked and hanging from the ceiling.

– No suspects or witnesses.

Theft II/From Building

Unknown
2/15/2019 – Unknown
Closed Case

A female faculty member reported that her cellphone had been stolen from an unknown location on campus. The Metropolitan Police Department responded and issued a report.

– Referred to MPD.

Attempted Theft, Destruction of Property/Vandalism

Public Property On Campus (2100 Block of H Street NW)
2/16/2019 – 7:15 to 9:06 p.m.
Closed Case

A student’s family member reported that the passenger-side window of their vehicle was smashed while parked outside University Yard. The unknown subject went through the glove compartment, but the family member has not reported anything missing.

– No suspects or witnesses.

Liquor Law Violation

Thurston Hall
2/17/2019 – 12:25 a.m.
Closed Case

GWPD responded to a report of loud noise and observed alcohol in plain view. Officers disposed of the alcohol and issued a sobriety test to the students, which they all passed.

– Referred to ESE.

Public Drunkenness

1959 E St. NW
2/17/2019 – 1:12 a.m.
Closed Case

GWPD responded to a report of an intoxicated male student. EMeRG responded, assessed and transported him to GW Hospital for further medical treatment.

– Referred to ESE.

Harassment: Email and Electronic Media

Guthridge Hall
2/18/2019 – 1 a.m.
Open Case

A student reported that she was being harassed via text message by an ex-boyfriend who does not attend GW. There is limited information about the content of the text messages.

– Case open.
– Compiled by Valerie Yurk

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