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Crime log: Staff member reports ‘disturbing’ GW-related posts on social media

Liquor Law Violation

Strong Hall
2/5/2022 – 10:32 p.m.
Closed Case

While conducting a welfare check in Strong Hall, GW Police Department officers made contact with an intoxicated female student. EMeRG emergency medical technicians responded to the scene. After a preliminary medical exam, the student refused further treatment.

— Referred to the Division for Student Affairs.

Unlawful Entry

South Hall
2/6/2022 – 2:30 a.m.
Closed Case

GWPD officers responded to a report of an unknown male subject who had allegedly followed students into the lobby of South Hall. Officers made contact with the subject, who was barred and sent on his way.

— Subject barred.

Unlawful Entry

Potomac House
2/6/2022 – 7:39 a.m.
Closed Case

GWPD officers responded to a report of an unknown male subject who had allegedly followed students into the lobby of Potomac House. Officers made contact with the subject, who was barred and sent on his way.

— Subject barred.

Theft II/Bicycles

2152 F St.
2/6/2022 – Unknown
Open Case

Two female students reported their bikes, which were both parked on the sidewalk across from South Hall, stolen.

— Case open.

Harassment: E-Mail and Electronic Media

Various Locations
2/7/2022 – Multiple
Open Case

A staff member reported several disturbing posts related to GW on social media. The subject remains anonymous.

— Case open.

Credit Card Fraud

Various Locations
2/8/2022 – Multiple
Open Case

A male student reported fraudulent, out-of-state purchases on his GWorld card.

— Case open.

Blackmail

The York Apartments
2/8/2022 – Multiple
Open Case

A male student reported being the victim of blackmail via social media. The student claimed to know the subject, who was allegedly attempting to extort him by threatening to share his private photos.

— Case open.

Simple Assault

District House
2/9/2022 – 2:20 p.m.
Case Closed

GWPD officers responded to reports of an assault. Upon arrival, GWPD officers made contact with a male and female student, who both alleged to be victims of simple assault by a male subject. Officers made contact with the subject, but neither of the two victims wished to press further charges.

— Referred to DSA.

— Compiled by Acacia Niyogi.

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