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Crime Log

Assault

5/2/08 – Thurston Hall – 2:05 a.m. – case closed

The University Police Department was sent to the lobby of the residence hall to assess an intoxicated female student. While taking a sobriety test, the student shouted profanities, resisted being handcuffed and spit at one of the officers. The subject was transported by the D.C. Fire Department to GW Hospital for treatment.
Referred to Student Judicial Services

5/3/08 – public property on campus – 11:30 a.m. – case open

A student reported that an unknown suspect was yelling at her near the corner of 20th and F streets. She said she tried to walk away, but the subject approached her and put his hand on her shoulder. The complainant tried to yell for someone to help her and subject ran away. UPD responded, but could not find the subject.
Open case

Destruction

5/10/08 – International House – 3:10 a.m. – case closed

UPD responded to a fire alarm ringing in the residence hall, incited by someone who had dispersed a fire extinguisher on the fourth floor.
No suspects or witnesses

Disorderly conduct

5/2/08 – City Hall – 10 p.m. – case closed

UPD received a complaint of bottles being thrown into the courtyard area of the residence hall. Officers patrolled the area and did not observe any additional objects being thrown.
No suspects or witnesses

5/5/08 – 2:39 p.m. – public property on campus – case closed

UPD officers responded to a report of a patient who had fled GW Hospital after being accused of disorderly conduct. The subject was found near the 7-11 on New Hampshire Avenue yelling and cursing at officers and hospital workers. The subject was then transported to Georgetown University Hospital.
Off campus incident

Liquor law violation

5/3/08 – public property on campus – 1:37 a.m. – case closed

A UPD officer on patrol observed an intoxicated female student having trouble walking on 22nd Street. Officers observed a band on her wrist to purchase alcohol and asked the subject how she obtained it. The subject then produced a fake identification card and was then transported to GW Hospital.
Referred to SJS

Drug law violation

5/3/08 – Thurston Hall – 4:45 p.m. – case closed

A GW Facilities employee, responding to a FixIt request, observed four or five individuals smoking in a bathroom of the residence hall. A search of the room yielded drug paraphernalia containing marijuana residue and other contraband.
Referred to SJS

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