Law & Order: GWU

First up a community director’s administrative search of a room in New Hall yielded several "weapons" recently. Among the discoveries were two air guns, fake plastic rifle bullets, and a toy cap gun that apparently looked very realistic. All items were confiscated.

On Townhouse Row, a female GW student was EmERGed after her friend called UPD. The officers discovered the subject unresponsive but breathing when they arrived on scene. Both EmERG and Advanced Life Support arrived on scene to bring her to GWER. A student from Thurston was also EmERGed with ALS after a friend called to report that he was highly intoxicated and vomiting everywhere. He was also transported to GWER.

A routine patrol of a hall in Potomac nearly resulted in a drug bust. The community director was notified of a smell of marijuana detected while an officer was on patrol. An administrative search yielded no residents currently in the room in question, but it was evident that someone had been smoking marijuana in the room.

Ivory Tower was the scene of an actual drug bust after UPD responded to a report of marijuana being smoked in a car in the garage. Upon arriving on scene officers encountered two male students and one female student smoking in a vehicle; the students readily admitted to smoking. Marijuana and other paraphernalia in the vehicle were confiscated.

-Jenn Nuener

Law & Order: GWU

First up the 7 Eleven underneath Mitchell Hall reported a theft last week. The suspect was gone when officers arrived, but they found him soon after as a result of the description given. The subject had no affiliation with GW and no charges will be filed.

A female student was taken to GWER by EmERG from the lobby of Thurston after officers suspected that she was intoxicated. The student also became disorderly with EmERG and hospital staff upon her arrival at the hospital.  Another student, this one male, was taken from Thurston for severe intoxication. He was falling in and out of consciousness, and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Thurston was also the scene of a couple of thefts recently.  A male resident and 2 other residents signed 5 other students into Thurston, and then went to the male resident’s room. 1 of the invited students left the room soon after, reportedly with the wallet of the male resident. After the case was reported, a witness recognized the suspect and identified him. Another complainant, this one female, reported that her purse was stolen at this same event. A suspect has not yet been identified. These investigations are ongoing.

And now a special report on two recent cases of suspicious packages. The first occurred on September 16th in Old Main. A faculty member had left his office and returned to find that a suitcase had been placed in it. Police were notified, and they performed a sweep and interviewed individuals in the building. Another faculty member stated that she had allowed someone to place the suitcase in the office for safekeeping.
The other suspicious package report occurred on Friday September 26th. Another suitcase was left by in the Academic Center. The building was evacuated as a result of the officers’ concerns for the security of the package. Soon after, an individual came forward and indicated that she was a visitor to a GW student. She said that she had left her suitcase in the Academic Center, and that this could be the offending luggage. A description proved beyond a doubt that the suitcase was hers; it was returned to the individual, and the Academic Center was reopened.

- Jenn Neuner

Law & Order: GWU

First up, a report of unlawfully possessed alcohol in JBKO. UPD came to the room based on suspicion of underage drinking. Upon entering the room alcohol was seen in plain view. Of the 10 students present all were subjected to sobriety tests, resulting in one student being sent to GWER. This same student was charged with disorderly conduct after being verbally abusive to officers and refusing to listen to commands. He was placed in protective custody and transported to GWER, where he became disorderly and disruptive to staff as well. He was then taken to MPD’s 2nd District for processing.

One of the 4-RIDE van drivers reported that a student passenger was intoxicated. He dropped the student off in front of Thurston and proceeded to watch him throw up in a trashcan. UPD arrived and performed a sobriety test, but the student was found to be in no immediate danger. He was released on scene.

A liquor law violation was called in from Foggy Bottom Grocery, concerning a partially nude male. UPD encountered the subject at the Smith Center, wearing shorts and shoes but no shirt. He was identified as a GW student. When questioned, he denied that he had been drinking, and stated that he was having a reaction to a medication. But a failed sobriety test sent him to GWER via EMeRG.

Our first story occurring in Thurston is a report of disorderly conduct after a student was unable to swipe her GWorld. She had difficulty walking, and thus no sobriety test was performed. The student did however become disorderly on transport to GWER, being transported by EMeRG.

Also in Thurston, a case of simple assault was reported by a male GW student. He claimed that 2 other residents of Thurston came to his room after an argument, and a shoving match ensued. The complainant stated that he was punched in the chest. He is not filing criminal charges, and the case has been handed over to SJS.

And our last case for tonight is a sex act caught in progress. 2 GW students were found to be engaging in a consensual sexual act at Kogan Plaza. Both were subjected to sobriety tests, and thereafter sent on their way.

- Jenn Neuner

Law & Order: GWU

Up first, University Police was called to Thurston Hall to assist with an administrative search in progress. A community director carried out the search in a room with 6 male occupants. It yielded 11 point 5 grams of marijuana. The case was then referred to Student Judicial Services.

Next up, a report of simple assault on public property: a female student alleged that she may or may not have been purposely tripped by another student.  The complainant was walking with a group of people when she tripped over the foot of an individual passing by in another group. She sought treatment for a bruised knee.

Another case of simple assault, this time off campus: a female, not affiliated with the school, filed a complaint against a male student from GW with who she was in a previous relationship.  She claims that the subject pushed one of her friends while trying to talk to her at a club, when she would have nothing to do with him. She also believes that the subject slashed the tires of her car at her residence in Virginia.

Another female complainant, this one affiliated with GW, states that she was verbally harassed while at Mount Vernon. She suspected that the subject was an employee of the Mount Vernon Campus.

Finally, an altercation occurred at a townhouse on F Street. The complainant is a male not affiliated with the school, who claims he was punched in the eye by a male GW student. The complainant allegedly bumped into the subject at a party, and was thereafter whaled on. The GW student reportedly had been drinking, but needed no further medical attention. The complainant has not filed criminal charges, and the situation has been turned over to SJS.

- Jenn Neuner

Law & Order: GWU

University Police paid a visit to Thurston when a smoke detector was activated. The officers keyed in after there was no response to their requests to enter the room. They reported that the room smelled strongly of marijuana. At this point, the occupants returned, stating that the smell was from lighting pieces of paper on fire. A later administrative search by a community director yielded a grinder, a pill bottle and a plastic bag. All contained trace amounts of marijuana.

Next up, A liquor law violation was reported at Thurston after UPD was contacted about a possibly intoxicated female by the front desk. The student, upon being confronted by the officers, ran through the front doors and headed west on F Street. She was apprehended at the intersection of 20^th and F. She explained that he had fled because she attempted to enter Thurston using a friend’s GWorld card and didn’t’ want to get her friend in trouble. The GWorld was confiscated and after sobriety tests, the girl was released. SJS will take over from here.

There was a report of disorderly conduct in front of Guthridge Hall. A male student was arguing with a cab driver over payment. The student purportedly vomited in the cab and the cab driver was looking for payment to clean the cab. And officer escorted the student to an ATM to obtain cash to pay the cab driver for the damage.

And finally, there was a report of indecent exposure on the H Street side of a public garage on campus. UPD officers encountered a 42-year-old white male with his pants down to his knees and no shirt on, attempting to stop people on the street in order to find a shirt. The individual was barred from campus.

- Jenn Neuner

Law & Order: GWU

Up first, a run of the mill, but nevertheless bothersome case of pickpocketing. A female complainant told university police officers that she had been sitting at a table in a common area doing work. Three suspicious males were situated at a table next to her. At some point, she noticed that one of the males had kicked her purse; she opened it, discovering that four credit cards were missing. That case is still open.

Next, a case of vandalism out of Thurston…UPD responded to a complaint that a fire extinguisher had been removed from its case and partially discharged in a hallway. The scene was eventually cleaned up and the case closed without any suspects.

Well, UPD received a call about an unidentified man in Kogan Plaza, who was allegedly standing behind a cluster of bushes and exposing his genitals. Upon arrival, officers canvassed the area, but the male “flasher” was nowhere to be found.
And another episode in Kogan Plaza….an individual flagged down officers and reported that he was following a subject on foot who had allegedly vandalized his motor vehicle. Witnesses on the scene told UPD that the escapee had poured beer on the complainant’s car; when the vandal was confronted, he took off on foot. Eventually officers caught up with the suspects (who are GW students); it was evident that they had been drinking earlier in the evening. There were summarily assessed, released and their case was forwarded to SJS.

And last, but certainly not least, UPD responded to a report of someone throwing hot water from an upper floor of the Dakota residence hall. Officers arrived on scene, but could not determine where the water was thrown from. It is also worth nothing that there was a similar case in Madison; officers received a call that someone had thrown water balloons from an upper level window onto the sidewalk below.

UPD Chief Delores Stafford personally requested that WRGW News remind its listeners and readers that any individual injured by such actions is within their rights to file charges on the basis of assault. She reiterates to everyone that throwing any and all objects from buildings is hazardous.

- Jared Pliner

Law and Order: GWU

Up first, a case of panhandling on the 500 block of 19^th street near Mitchell Hall…A GW student told UPD that she was confronted by an aggressive panhandler who was relentless in asking her for money. The girl told the individual that she didn’t have any cash…to which the subject responded by shouting at her. UPD soon arrived on scene, but the panhandler had move along.

Next, a drug case off campus leads to intervention by the U.S. Park Police…Here’s how the story goes: 4 GW students were driving in a vehicle down by the Jefferson Memorial when they were pulled over by U.S. Park Police for making an illegal u-turn. While talking to the occupants of the vehicle, the officer reportedly caught a whiff of something suspicious. A search was conducted that yielded a small amount of marijuana. The students were taken into custody and returned to the care of the university where they will be processed by SJS.

Well, the all too common response of a jealous ex leads to an interesting scenario…A female GW student currently in a relationship with another female unaffiliated with the university, reported to University Police the her girlfriend had received threatening text messages from her ex (also unaffiliated) from an out of state location. The texts contained threats to do bodily harm and were laced with profanity. As of this hour, the case has been closed and it is unclear whether the situation has been resolved.

And last, but certainly not least…University Police patrolling the University Parking Garage stumbled across a car on the roof with two individuals inside. It is alleged that the two subjects (who are unaffiliated with GW) were seen engaging in a lewd sexual act. The subjects were summarily barred from campus…it is unclear whether the female participant was “paid help.”

- Jared Pliner

Law & Order: GWU

Up first, a case of harassment that all began in front of the GW Hospital. Here’s how the story goes: a female GW student befriended an Arabic-speaking stranger she met at the Foggy Bottom Metro stop. Since she, herself, speaks broken Arabic, the two began conversing. The exchange ultimately ended in the student giving the stranger her cell phone number. Here’s the catch: now he doesn’t stop calling her. After repeatedly rebuffing his attempts to pursue a relationship, she contacted UPD. There is no word on whether the conflict has been resolved.

Next, a fight in front of Funger and Duques halls…A UPD supervisor on patrol caught sight of two male GW students engaged in a scuffle on the ground. The officer approached the subjects and gave an order to separate. One of the individuals attempted to flee and was quickly detained. As the story goes, the defiant male had been drinking excessively earlier in the evening. After the other individual (an acquaintance) told him he had too much to drink, the subject lashed out. Due to the fact that the intoxicated subject was resistant, foaming at the mouth and swearing, he was arrested and transported to the local detox center to sober up.

Well, concerned employees at the GW University Inn contacted University Police after they discovered a loaded .22 caliber revolver in one of the guest rooms. It turned out that a male patron had checked out and left the handgun in a nightstand. Metropolitan Police eventually confiscated the firearm and brought it to the 2^nd District for storage.

A frightening experience for a female GW student…Here’s how the story goes: after she boarded a Metro train at L’Enfant Plaza, the young woman sat down next to a suspicious male. Soon after the train left the station, the individual began touching her knee and ultimately ran his hand up her skirt. The complainant yelled, quickly changed seats and left the train at Foggy Bottom. But the story doesn’t end there. The suspect followed her all the way to Academic Center where she swiped in with a GWorld card. He left shortly thereafter and she later informed UPD of the incident. That case is still open tonight.

And last, but certainly not least, UPD responded to HOVA graduate housing after a health and safety inspector reported that a resident had become combative. It is alleged that the inspector attempted to remove a halogen light from the premises (the possession of such is a breach of university policy) not before a grabbing match broke out between the employee and the lamp’s owner. UPD ultimately arrived and the female subject had no other choice but to turn over the lamp.

- Jared Pliner

Law & Order: GWU

Up first, a case of public intoxication in Kogan Plaza…University Police caught sight of a female individual stumbling around next to the Gelman Library. Officers made contact with the GW student who reported that she was not as intoxicated as she appeared to be, but rather, was exaggerating to be funny. The subject was assessed, required no medical attention, and was sent on her way.

Next, UPD confronted two individuals in the Marvin Center, one of whom was drinking from a flask. The flask was confiscated by officers and returned to the owner – its contents having been dumped out. The owner was not a GW student and ultimately left.

Well, a story that you probably read about in the GW Hatchet recently…A female GW student unlawfully entered the Lerner Health and Wellness center. It all started when a staff member at the front desk asked her for GWorld identification to gain entry. The female subject didn’t have it and was later spotted darting past employees and infiltrating the facilities via an elevator. University police arrived on scene, entered one of the work-out areas and confronted the female subject, who was using a machine. The individual refused to cooperate with officers and was forcefully removed from the facility. She was summarily arrested for unlawful entry. Her case is being processed at this hour.

And last, but not least, an episode you don’t see every day…a case of attempted fraud at the NIH Federal Credit Union. A male subject attempted to cash four different checks made out to an individual from a certain company. After the teller said the checks could not be cashed, the subject started behaving erratically and the teller activated a silent alarm. UPD and MPD arrived on scene only to find that the subject had fled. GW Radio has learned that the checks were made out for an astronomical amount of money. UPD Chief Delores Stafford reported it was in the upwards of multiple millions of dollars.

- Jared Pliner

Law & Order: GWU

Up first, a case of simple assault out of Ivory Tower…University Police received a report that a verbal altercation that had originally taken place at an off-campus night club migrated to the lobby of Ivory Tower. According to the complainant, the argument culminated in a fellow male GW student punching him in the head. UPD arrived on scene only to find that the subject had fled. Charges were, in fact, filed and the case is in the hands of Metropolitan Police at this hour.

Next, a bizarre attempted arson case out of Mitchell Hall…University Police were dispatched to the lobby of Mitchell after receiving a complaint that a plastic bag was on fire in the center stairwell. Apparently, an unidentified individual had torched a Subway sandwich bag with a lighter. DC Fire responded to the scene, but by that time, the blaze had already been extinguished by a UPD supervisor. The case is still open.

Well, an embarrassing episode of public drunkenness out of HOVA graduate housing…UPD responded to an intoxicated female who had passed out in a hallway, not before vomiting and urinating on herself. The individual, who was unaffiliated with GW, was evaluated, transported to GW hospital for medical treatment and ultimately barred from campus.

And last, but certainly not least, big happenings at the Medical Faculty Associates Building on I Street…a verbal altercation between a patient and a staff member manning the front desk ended in a threat from the enraged patron that she was “going home to get [her] gun.” MPD responded, swept the building and waited for the patient to return. She never did.

- Jared Pliner

Law and Order: GWU

Up first, a burglary out of Funger Hall…University Police responded to a complaint of broken glass that was lodged in a door. Upon examination, it was determined that an unknown perpetrator had broken a glass window and opened an office door from the inside. The occupant of the office was eventually located and reported that a laptop had been stolen from the premises. UPD crime scene technicians had an opportunity to investigate the scene; the damaged door was eventually re-secured. The case is still open tonight.

Next, an incident of disorderly conduct on 2100 and H streets…Two individuals were getting into a taxi that was partially blocking the road when the driver of an automobile behind them honked impatiently. This prompted one of the patrons to hurl a water bottle at the car’s windshield. The impatient driver exited the vehicle and a verbal dispute followed. Metropolitan police arrived and summarily broke up the fight. No charges were filed.

A car accident on 20th and F streets…A complainant reported to UPD that he was in the process of making a left-hand turn from F Street on to 20th when a vehicle ran a red light. In attempts to avoid a major accident, the driver swerved and hit a parked car. No injuries were reported. UPD is classifying this event as an apparent “hit and run.”

And last, but not least, a troubling off-campus occurrence…A female GW student reported to University Police that while walking on the 2600 block of K street, she was grabbed from behind and fondled by two male subjects. It was originally believed that they were attempting to rob her. The details surrounding the case remain sketchy at this hour. Police are looking for the subjects.

- Jared Pliner

Law and Order: GWU

Here’s what happened in crime on campus this past week:

Up first, the United States Secret Service (uniformed division) contacted University Police after an officer caught sight of a GW student urinating on a vehicle near the White House. The student was eventually returned to campus; the case is in the hands of SJS tonight.

Next, a drug bust out of Thurston…UPD received an anonymous complaint of a suspicious odor emanating from a room. Upon arrival, officers found four male subjects smoking marijuana. The community director was notified and an administrative search yielded 1.9 grams of marijuana, trace amounts of cocaine and LSD. All this took place at around 8:30 in the evening.

An incredibly bizarre and disturbing case on 22^nd and I streets…a female subject contacted University Police after she witnessed an unidentified male “handling” himself inappropriately. Surprisingly, the onlooker reported that it appeared as if the subject was engaging in sexual intercourse with a tree. The male claimed that he was just going to the bathroom on it; MPD transported the individual to DC General for observation.

And last, but certainly not least, a drug bust out of Fulbright yields a staggering surprise…a patrol officer doing rounds of the building smelled a suspicious odor emanating from a room; the community director was contacted and an administrative search was performed. UPD confiscated paraphernalia and nearly 7 ounces (198 grams; ½ pound; $2,300 value). 5 subjects were arrested and charged with intent to distribute.

- Jared Pliner

Law & Order: GWU

In campus crime this past week:

Up first, a bizarre case out of Crawford…University Police and EMERG responded to a complaint that a male resident was bleeding profusely from his hand. Upon arrival, the subject admitted to officers that that he was intoxicated and had punched his fist through a glass door. The individual was evaluated and transported to the GW Hospital for medical attention.

Next, a case of a roommate dispute out of Thurston has a few scratching their heads…UPD was called to settle a confrontation between two male roommates that had turned violent. One of the individuals involved reported to officers that he had been bitten in the arm. The second roommate could not be immediately located upon arrival, but was eventually found elsewhere in the building. He was summarily arrested and MPD transported him to the 2^nd District. He is charged with simple assault.

And last, but certainly not least, an odd story that takes place off campus (for the most part). A male unaffiliated with GW called University Police to inform them that he was being stalked by a female GW student. He reported that the female would show up at his residence, call, email and express interest in pursuing a relationship. He repeatedly rebuffed her attempts and filed a criminal complaint all the way in Baltimore – where he lives.

- Jared Pliner

Law & Order: GWU

A drug case out of the International House…after receiving an anonymous tip suggesting drug activity, the community director performed an administrative search in the presence of UPD officers. GW Radio has learned from an inspector within UPD, that several items were confiscated from the scene including: prescription and over the counter pills and a plastic straw which field-tested positive for cocaine. The case is in the hands of SJS.

Next, an incident on 24th and I leaves the complainants in a very messy situation – literally. University and Metropolitan police responded to a call that two subjects were throwing food items out of a window in the Elise apartment complex. Two complainants reported that they were hit with vinegar that was tossed from a window. When police arrived, two individuals were seen exiting the premises, one of whom was positively identified by the victims. The suspect male was briefly detailed, but claimed no involvement in the incident.

And last, but most certainly not least – a bewildering story out of Gutheridge Hall…Metropolitan Police were called by a female resident who reported that she was summoned to her door by someone knocking frantically. Upon opening the door and repeatedly asking the female acquaintance to leave, the individual, unaffiliated with the university, forced her way through the doorway and into the room. A heated confrontation ensued, culminating in the subject grabbing a butcher’s knife from the kitchen and threatening the GW student. The suspect then retreated to the street where she smashed taillights on the victim’s motor vehicle before taking off on foot. An arrest warrant was issued by MPD on the charge of assault with a dangerous weapon…the resident eventually dropped those charges. GW Radio was not able to learn how the suspect and victim are acquainted.

- Jared Pliner

Law & Order: GWU

In GW Campus Crime this week:

• United States Secret Service notified University Police after a GW student was found wandering Connecticut Avenue 'conscious but incoherent.' The underage male was transported to GW Hospital for medical treatment.


• An on-duty officer working a night shift at the front desk of the Medical Faculty Associates' Building called MPD after he witnessed a suspicious individual enter the loading dock during closed hours. Several officers responded and caught sight fo the individual on a security monitor running from the dock, carrying a black bag. The suspect was arrested and discovered to be in the possession of two laptops. The individual was summarily barred from campus.


• From Thurston Hall, a male student was approached by an unidentified individual who inquired as to wheter he was the one to press charges against his brother. The respondent answered 'yes' and was then punched in the chest; both MPD and UPD were notified; the subject left before police arrived. A lookout was issued to UPD on patrol, but the unknown male was not located.


• From the West End, UPD responded to a stairwell alarm activation and noticed a storage closet that had been forcefully entered; items were found to be missing from the location. Officers contacted a resident who was suspected of prying open the door with tools. Maintainance was eventually called, but the closet was unable to be rescued.


• The crime breakdown: The University Police Department reported 8 liquor law violations last week; 5 of the cases occurred over the weekend. 15 incidents of theft and burglary were logged. 3 drug offenses, 1 case of disorderly conduct and 3 cases of destruction of property were also reported.

- Jared Pliner