Campus Security & Public Safety

 November 20

Two students reported the theft of items from vehicles parked near Dussault Apartments. Windows were broken to gain access in both cases.

November 19

Library staff alerted Gonzaga Security to a non-student who was stimulating himself while looking at pornography on a public computer at Foley Library. Security detained the individual for Spokane Police, who transported him to jail.

A student reported items missing from his vehicle parked near Dooley Hall and the theft of his bike from a bike rack near College Hall. There were no signs of forced entry to the vehicle, and the bike had not been secured with a lock.

A student reported his bike missing from a bike rack near College Hall. It had been secured with a cable lock.

A student reported items taken from her vehicle parked in the Corkery parking lot. The door was found unlocked.

November 17

A student reported seeing two individuals cutting bike tires at the southwest Kennedy bike rack. When Security arrived they found approximately 15 rear bike tires had been cut.

November 16

Students reported bikes missing from the light pole near Twohy Hall and the bike rack at College Hall. In both cases, the bikes were reported secured with a U-Lock.

7:32 PM

SPD has terminated their search at this time. Two student vehicles were damaged during the hit & run and SPD is investigating.

7:20 PM

SPD is currently tracking a subject who drove into a parked car at Dakota and Boone and then ran from the scene to the East on Boone. It is possible that the subject may have also stolen money from an acquaintance, who was pursuing the subject in another vehicle at the time of the crash.

At about 12:15 PM today, observant library staff alerted Gonzaga Security to a non-student who was stimulating himself while looking at pornography on a public computer at Foley Library. Security detained the individual for Spokane Police, who transported him to jail.

Pedestrian Safety is a responsibility of both the pedestrians, and the drivers, who travel on and near the Gonzaga University Campus. Here are some common sense safety practices we can all follow to keep our community members safe:

Safety tips for PEDESTRIANS:

Be safe and be seen: make yourself visible to drivers

• Wear bright/light colored clothing and reflective materials.
• Carry a flashlight when walking at night.
• Cross in a well-lit area at night.
• Stand clear of buses, hedges, parked cars or other obstacles before crossing so drivers can see you. Read the rest of this entry »

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November 14

A student reported his 1995 Honda Accord stolen from the parking lot near Red Lion River Inn.

November 13

A Sodexo employee reported that items were removed from his unlocked vehicle while it was parked in the 1000 block of North Cincinnati near Madonna Hall.

November 12

A student reported the theft of her 2000 Honda Civic from the 1300 block of North Standard near Corkery Apartments.

November 9

A student reported to Gonzaga Security that she was sexually assaulted in her room in an on-campus apartment by a former boyfriend who is not a student.  The student reported the assault occurred during the evening of Sunday, November 7.  The suspect was described as a white male with dark complexion, about 6’ with a muscular build, black hair and blue eyes.  The student was encouraged to file a police report and provided information on resources both within the University and community. 

November 7

A male student reported to Gonzaga Security he was walking by himself across the field between the Cog and Crosby Student Center at about 2:45 AM when three white males, possibly students, assaulted him by punching him in the head and then kicking him when he fell to the ground. The three subjects then walked away to the west. The student reported no serious injury and declined medical assistance. The subjects were not located during a subsequent search of the campus. The student was encouraged to file a police report.

November 4

A student reported his bike stolen from a bike rack at Catherine Monica.

November 3

A student reported the theft of his tandem bike from a stairwell at Dussault Apartments.

A laptop was stolen from Thomas Hammer at Jepson. A window near the laptop was broken with a rock to gain access to the laptop.

On Tuesday, November 9 a student reported to Gonzaga Security that she was sexually assaulted in her room in an on-campus apartment by a former boyfriend who is not a student.  The student reported the assault occurred during the evening of Sunday, November 7.  The suspect was described as a white male with dark complexion, about 6’ with a muscular build, black hair and blue eyes. 

The student was encouraged to file a police report. Gonzaga Security will also be following up on the incident.  The student was provided information on resources both within the University and community. 

Personal safety is a top priority for the University and we encourage all community members to actively create a safe environment by insuring that building exterior doors are locked and secured.  Don’t prop doors and unprop those you find.  Report any individuals who gain access that you do not recognize IMMEDIATELY to Gonzaga Security at (509) 313-2222.

Joseph Singleton was recently released from prison and will be living a transient lifestyle in Spokane County. He was convicted in 2000 of Rape 1st Degree and Assault 3rd Degree. He was sentenced to 120 months in prison. The victim was a 21-year-old female stranger. Singleton is currently under Department of Corrections supervision.

Singleton reported an address in the 400 block of East Montgomery.

For more information regarding this subject, visit the Sheriff’s Sex Offender Webpage at: http://www.icrimewatch.net/offenderdetails.php?OfndrID=1130884&AgencyID=54488

October 31

SPD and Gonzaga security responded to a report that the residents of an apartment at Kennedy were shining a laser at people. The student residents were identified and the case forwarded to the Student Life Division for follow-up.

October 30

A Gonzaga student reported that her vehicle was entered sometime between October 27 at 8:15 AM and October 30 at 3:15 PM while it was parked in the 700 block of East Boone. Nothing appeared to be missing and there was no sign of forced entry.

Between 1:25 AM and 1:35 AM, several soda bottles were filled with dry ice and water and then sealed, causing them to explode near the exterior of Catherine Monica. The students responsible were identified and  interviewed by Gonzaga Security and the case forwarded to the Student Life Division for follow-up.

October 28

A Gonzaga student reported the theft of her purse from an unsecured backpack on the 2nd floor of Rudolf Fitness Center while she was working out between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM on October 27.

October 26

A well-known theft suspect, who had  been trespassed from campus twice in the last year, was arrested by Spokane Police in the Boone-Hamilton parking lot. He was transported to jail.

October 23

Sometime between October 20 at 3:30 Pm and October 23 at 12:30 PM, a Gonzaga student’s 1997 Honda Accord was stolen from the parking lot behind Madonna Hall. Police recovered the vehicle in another part of town minus the stereo system.

A student reported her bike taken from the Coughlin Hall parking garage sometime between 4:00 Pm on October 22 and 6:00 PM on October 23. The U-lock she had used to secure her bike had been broken during an earlier theft attempt.

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Some Halloween Safe-Partying Tips

If you go to a costume party, go with a group of friends you know and trust.

• Always carry a photo ID, and make sure your friends carry identification and phone numbers with them in case they become incapacitated for any reason.
• Consider your costume, and avoid wearing one that inhibits your ability to see and move freely. Use special caution when crossing the street, and be sure motorists see you before you cross.
• Some people who want to cause harm may take advantage of being unrecognizable in a Halloween costume.  Stay in an environment where you can easily get help or move away from someone who is threatening your safety.  Be aware of your surroundings.
• If you are intoxicated, your impaired judgment places you at a much greater risk for injury, unwanted sexual contact, or a police citation. Set a drink limit for yourself and stick to it. (Or plan not to drink alcohol at all.)
• If you accept a beverage from someone, make sure that you know the individual, you have observed the drink being prepared, and you never leave it unattended. Exercise caution in any public setting with any beverage.
• Make a plan to get home safely. If you have no other safe option, you can utilize Gonzaga Saferide for rides back to your on-campus or near-campus residence.  568-8000. Halloween is one of the busiest nights of the year for cabs, so please be prepared to wait for your ride.

If you plan to host a party, please visit the Gonzaga Off-Campus Living guide at: http://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/Off-Campus-Living/OffCampusGuide.pdf .  You’ll find some great tips for safely hosting guests and a social gathering on pages 16-19.

The suspect from the October 5 shooting near campus has been arrested.

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A 50″ Sony TV was stolen from a second floor common area lounge at the Kennedy Apartments at about 3:38PM on October 23. The suspect gained access to the building at about 3:29 PM, and disabled a security alarm on the TV. He then disabled a stairwell security camera before exiting onto Sharp Avenue.

A person of interest is shown above. If you recognize this person or observed the theft, please contact Gonzaga Security at 313-2222.

Check out the KHQ Story and Video here: http://www.khq.com/Global/story.asp?S=13374478

October 22

Three Gonzaga parents teamed up to catch a bike thief by following the subject after he fled a bike rack at Coughlin Hall until Spokane Police and Gonzaga Security arrived. The subject, who had been previously trespassed from Gonzaga for bike theft, was apprehended at Ionic Burrito and booked into the county jail for felony theft. The subject had attempted to remove a bike’s U-Lock using a hydraulic jack. In his backpack, police also found an air soft (plastic pellet) pistol, knife, and bolt cutters.

The Alumni Center reported the theft of a 40′ X 4′ sign. The sign was taken between 7:00PM on October 21 and 7:30AM on October 22. The sign has a white background with blue and red letters stating “WELCOME BACK ALUMNI” and is valued at $500.

October 21

A GU Student contacted Security to report that her yellow Giant Yukon bike was been stolen sometime between 10 am and 3 pm on October 20 from the SE College Hall bike rack. She reported it had been secured with a cable lock.

October 17

A Gonzaga student reported he was assaulted off-campus at about 2:00 AM near the 200 block of East Nora.  The student reported a male subject with his face covered took his wallet and slashed him on the arm with a sharp object, possibly broken glass.  The student reported that the subject returned his wallet when he found no cash inside, and then fled the area on foot. The student was treated for minor injuries at a local hospital. The Spokane Police Department is investigating. The student described the subject as a white male, 35-45 years of age, about 6 feet tall, of heavy build, with long brown hair and a full beard. The subject was wearing dirty pants, dirty heavy leather gloves, and boots.

October 16

A GU Student reported that he secured his red Specialized Epic bike by it’s front tire with a U-Lock to the bike rack near the northwest south doors of Crosby Student Center at 1:00PM on October 15, and found only his tire still securely locked to the bike rack at 3:00AM on October 16. 

A fire alarm at Coughlin Hall was intentionally activated at about 2:00AM. Two subjects were videotaped as one activated a pull station alarm near the garage entry doors and both then fled through the parking garage. Drains on sinks in the building had also been intentionally plugged during the same time frame, causing damage. GU Security is investigating. Tampering with a fire alarm is a misdemeanor crime in Washington State.

October 15

A GU Student reported that her vehicle was entered while parked in the 400 block of East Augusta sometime between 11:30PM on October14 and 9:00AM on October 15. 50 CD’s and a handful of change were taken.

Gonzaga University will be conducting a full test of its emergency notification system, ZagAlert, on Thursday, October 28, 2010, at approximately 12:15pm. ZagAlert is used for alerting faculty, staff, and students in the event of a campus emergency involving an immediate threat to life or safety.  In the course of that test, you will receive voice, email and text/SMS messages to ALL numbers and email addresses you included in your ZagAlert contact information.

If you have not done so recently, please update your contact information by signing into ZagWeb.  More information about updating your contact information in ZagWeb, and about ZagAlert, can be found at http://www.gonzaga.edu/zagalert/.  Your safety is very important to us.  Thank you for your participation!

Gonzaga Security received a report at about 3:00 AM this morning (October 17) that a student was being treated at a local hospital for injuries he received when he was assaulted at about 2:00 AM near the 200 block of East Nora.  The student, who also resides off-campus, was apparently visiting a friend who lives in the area when a male subject with his face covered demanded his wallet. The student reported that he gave the subject his wallet, but that at some point the subject cut him on his arm. The student reported that the subject returned his wallet when he found no cash inside, and then fled the area on foot. The student did not contact the Spokane Police Department (SPD) or GU Security at the time of the incident. Two GU-contracted Spokane Police Department patrol units were on duty in the neighborhood at the time of the incident. The student subsequently contacted SPD from the hospital.

The student described the subject as a white male, 35-45 years of age, about 6 feet tall, of heavy build, with long brown hair and a full beard. The subject was wearing dirty pants, dirty heavy leather gloves, and boots.

Gonzaga community members are reminded of the following safety tips: 

• If you have to walk, do so in groups especially after dark. Try to use well-lit, busy routes. Be aware of your surroundings.
• Utilize Saferide if you need a ride back to your residence from an off-campus location: call 568-8000.
• Utilize Security escorts to travel across campus: 313-2222.
• Report suspicious persons or circumstances immediately to GU Security (313-2222) or SPD (911).
• Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222. 

For more information regarding off-campus safety, visit the Gonzaga Off-Campus Living Guide at: http://www.gonzaga.edu/student-life/Off-Campus-Living/OffCampusGuide.pdf

SPD Bulletin on Cop Impersonator

October 13

At about 4AM on October 13, a resident of Dussault reported seeing a white male subject with tan jacket and hoodie breaking into a vehicle.  The student scared off the  male subject, who jumped on a black mountain bike and fled west bound on Desmet. 

October 11

After reading a campus wide email detailing a possible police impersonator in the campus area driving a tan colored Cadillac Escalade, another Gonzaga student reported that she had also been pulled over by a subject matching the description of the previous report, driving the same type and color of vehicle. The student reported that she was pulled over on September 4 at about 10AM near the 800 block of East Boone. The subject, described as a white male, blonde hair, 5’10” tall, and wearing a dark blue uniform told the student, “I pulled you over because you were not wearing your seatbelt correctly”. The subject asked the student to exit her vehicle, and she did. The subject stated that he was not going to cite her, returned to his vehicle, and left.

October 10

A student reported that her car had been stolen from in front of her residence in the 200 block of East Sinto sometime between 3:30 AM and noon on October 10.  The vehicle, a dark blue 1991 Acura Legend, was found later in the day by Spokane Police in the area of Sunset Hill, 2 miles north of the Spokane Airport. 

A student reported that her car had been stolen from in front of her residence in the 600 block of East Sharp sometime between 3:00 PM and 5:45 PM on October 10.  The vehicle, a white 1995 4 door Honda Accord, was found on October 12 at a ZipTrip in the 1700 block of North Division.

October 8

A student reported to Gonzaga security that on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at about 3:15 PM she was pulled over by a tan Cadillac Escalade at Cincinnati and Desmet. The vehicle was reported to have red and blue flashing lights across the top of the windshield, but no other police markings.  The student stated that the vehicle had a regular Washington plate, but did not get the license number.  The subject driving the vehicle was described as a white male in his early 40’s, 5’11”, of medium build with blonde buzz cut hair. The subject was wearing a dark blue two-piece uniform.  The subject stated he had pulled over the student because she failed to yield to pedestrians. The subject asked for identification and also had the student open her trunk, glove compartment, and console, etc. and then left. The student reported the incident on Tuesday to Spokane Police, who are investigating further.  Spokane Police recommend that you try to pull over in a safe and visible location and if you are not certain that an individual is a police officer, call 911 to verify their identity or request that the person produce identification before exiting your vehicle. As always, report suspicious persons and activities immediately. 911 & GU Security 313-2222.