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Crime Report Aug. 23-Sept. 8

Campus Crime Log | The Wright State Guardian

Campus Crime Log | The Wright State Guardian


During the first three weeks of the semester, 13 different crimes of varying degrees occurred on the Wright State University (WSU) main campus. 

Fire

In the early hours of Aug. 24, a fire broke out in the electrical room of the Student Union. This fire left portions of the Student Union closed through the week of Sept. 10. 

On Aug. 26, a fire broke out in the Hanger shortly before it was set to open. The fire was contained and business continued to operate as usual. 

Theft

From Aug. 24 through Aug. 27, a form of telecommunications fraud occurred on campus. On Aug. 27, a second telecommunications fraud investigation began in the library. Reports were taken in both cases. 

On Aug. 28, two separate cases were filed regarding bicycle theft on campus. The first of which occurred in the Village apartments and the second at Rike Hall. 

From Aug. 28 through Aug. 31, another form of telecommunications fraud was reported in Hamilton Hall. 

Assault

On Aug. 26, a sexual assault occurred in Knappe Villa Apartments on campus. The suspect is accused of rape by force.

On Sept. 1, an assault occurred in University Park. The suspect is accused of non-aggravated assault and aggravated trespassing. 

On Sept. 3, another assault occurred in the Village apartments. The suspect is accused of simple, non-aggravated assault. 

Trespassing

On Sept. 1, an individual was caught trespassing in the Student Union around 9 pm. The suspect was arrested. A second individual was caught trespassing in the early hours of Sept. 3. 

On Sept. 5, an individual was caught trespassing in Calamityville and arrested.


Kaitlyn Chrosniak

News Reporter

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