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Crime log: Male student reports assault with dangerous weapon in Madison Hall

Destruction of Property/Vandalism

Mitchell Hall
10/7/2022 – 6:17 a.m.
Closed Case

A staff member reported that a student discharged a fire extinguisher in a Mitchell Hall hallway.

– Referred to the Division for Student Affairs.

Destroying/Defacing Structures

Hillel Center
10/7/2022 – 8:30 a.m.
Closed Case

Staff reported vandalism caused by leftover adhesive from posters glued to structures outside the Hillel Center. Statements like “Zionists f*** off”  and “Free Palestine” were on the posters.

– Referred to the Metropolitan Police Department.

Destroying/Defacing Structures

Various Locations
10/6/2022 – Unknown
Closed Case

Staff reported vandalism caused by leftover adhesive from posters glued to the structures across campus like light poles and electric boxes.

– Referred to MPD.

Destruction of Property/Vandalism

Mitchell Hall
10/8/2022 – 8:30 p.m.
Closed Case

A male student damaged his residence hall room’s entry door while attempting to gain access to his suite. The student forced the door open after the door’s GWorld scanner wasn’t working.

– Referred to DSA.

Assault with a Dangerous Weapon

Madison Hall
10/9/2022 – 2:30 a.m.
Open Case

A male student reported being the victim of an assault with a dangerous weapon by another male student. The complainant decided to press criminal charges.

– Referred to MPD.

Threats to do Bodily Harm, Simple Assault (Domestic Violence)

Madison Hall
10/9/2022 – Multiple
Closed Case

A male student said that they were the victim of a simple assault and threats to do bodily harm by their male roommate, the same individual reported for assault with a dangerous weapon.

– Referred to DSA.

Attempted Robbery

Public Property On Campus (600 Block of 23rd Street)
10/11/2022 – 3:10 p.m.
Open Case

GW Police Department and MPD officers responded to a report of an attempted robbery. Upon arrival, GWPD officers made contact with a female student who reported an unknown male subject attempted to take her wallet after she declined their request for money. GWPD and MPD officers canvassed the area but were unable to locate the subject.

–Case open.

Theft II/Other

1900 Block of F Street
10/12/2022 – Unknown
Open Case

A male student reported their electric scooter stolen.

– Case open.

Unlawful Entry

Duques Hall
10/12/2022 – 10:51 a.m.
Closed Case

GWPD officers responded to reports of an unknown male subject who made threatening remarks about bombs potentially being inside University buildings. The subject left the area and was later stopped by MPD officers. GWPD officers responded and after learned the subject had a recent bar notice banning them from GW property, and issued an updated bar notice to the subject.

– Subject barred.

Harassment: E-Mail and electronic media

Madison Hall
10/12/2022 – Unknown
Open Case

A male student reported being harassed by an unknown subject over social media.

– Case open.

Compiled by Grace Chinowsky.

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Grace Chinowsky, Senior News Editor
Grace Chinowsky is a junior majoring in journalism and mass communication from Seattle, Washington. She leads the News section as The Hatchet's 2023-2024 senior news editor, and previously served as the assistant news editor for the Metro beat.
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