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Crime log: Student reports sexual assault, unlawful entry in Potomac House

Theft I/Bicycles

Private Property Within Campus Bounds
11/15/2021 – 9:00 a.m.
Open Case

A male faculty member reported his bicycle stolen.

– Case open.

Drug Law Violation

Mitchell Hall (Rooftop)
11/16/2021 – 10:52 a.m.
Closed Case

A community coordinator observed male and female students smoking with an odor consistent with the smell of marijuana. The community coordinator confiscated all contraband and turned it over to the GW Police Department.

– Referred to Division for Student Affairs.

Theft II/from Motor Vehicle

Tompkins Hall Parking Lot
Unknown – Unknown
Open Case

A female staff member reported that her personal items were stolen from a GW-owned facilities truck. A thermometer, personal medicines, a bag of potato chips and a box of candy were stolen from the vehicle.

– Case open.

Harassment (E-Mail and Electronic Media), Harassing Telephone Calls

Off Campus
Multiple – Multiple
Open Case

A female student reported that another female student harassed her following a dispute.

– Case open.

Sexual Assault, Unlawful Entry

Potomac House
11/16/2021 – 9:16 p.m.
Open Case

A female student reported that a male student, who was her acquaintance, sexually assaulted her. She reported that he entered her room without permission and refused to leave.

– Case open.

Credit Card Fraud, Theft II/From Building

One Washington Circle (One Bistro Bar)
11/16/2021 – 9:30 p.m.
Open Case

A female student reported her credit card stolen, resulting in unauthorized purchases.

– Case open.

Harassing Telephone Calls, Harassment (E-Mail and Electronic Media)

Potomac House
Multiple – Multiple
Open Case

A female student reported that another female student harassed her.

– Case open.

Liquor Law Violation

Shenkman Hall
11/18/2021 – 11:36 p.m.
Closed Case

GWPD officers responded to Shenkman Hall for a report of a smoke detector activation. Upon arrival, officers observed a large number of people exit the room and an underage male student in possession of alcoholic beverages.

– Referred to DSA.

– Compiled by Carly Neilson.

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