Campus Security & Public Safety

James Peterschick recently changed his address within the City of Spokane to the 500 block of East Indiana:

http://www.icrimewatch.net/offenderdetails.php?OfndrID=743529&AgencyID=54488

Petershick is under Department of Corrections supervision.

Spokane Police Detectives are looking for assistance in possibly identifying these suspects in some recent vehicle thefts in the lower NE area of town. 

Any pertinent information please call Crime Check 456-2233.

November 5^th

10:50 AM

A GU student reported his bike missing from the bike rack at 209 E Sinto sometime between 6:30 PM and 10:00 PM on the 4^th.  The bike had been secured with a chain.

November 6^th

6:05 AM

GU Security responded to a medical incident.

10:00 AM

GU Security responded to Foley Library in reference to a fire alarm. The alarm was accidentally set off.

12:30 PM

GU Security conducted a theft investigation at Madonna Hall.

5:45 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a GU-owned residence in the 800 block of East Sharp.  Bad cooking.

November 7^th

1:20 AM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to Twohy in reference to a fire alarm.  Overcooked marshmallows combined with water resulted in a large amount of smoke coming from the stove.

November 8^th

3:30 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a GU-owned residence in the 700 block of East Sinto.  More cooking challenges…..

4:20 PM

A GU student reported the theft of her bike that was cable-locked to the rear fire escape at Marian Hall sometime between 3:45 PM and 4:15 PM. 

7:25 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a medical incident at College Hall.

On November 4, 2009, just before 4pm, Spokane Police Ofc. Jeff McCollough located a stolen vehicle near Olympic and Helena.  He contacted the male driver, Brendon T. Kaluza-Graham (10/16/87), whose license was suspended. 

Ofc. McCollough discovered the 1997 Honda Accord that Kaluza-Graham had been driving had stolen Idaho license plates, and the vehicle itself was reported stolen. The ignition of the vehicle had been punched and damaged. 

Inside the vehicle, patrol officers located screw drivers, work gloves, a pair of used rubber gloves, and an allen wrench that had been ground down to resemble a vehicle key.  Another set of vehicle plates and other screwdrivers and shaved keys were also located.

Kaluza-Graham was booked into Spokane County Jail for Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle.  See attached photos of property taken from the vehicle.

Citizens are reminded that if they see anything unusual in their neighborhood, whether its a vehicle parked in the same location for more than a few days to unusual pedestrian traffic, they are urged to call police.  Many of the vehicle thefts take place in a matter of minutes.

On October 22, 2009 at approximately 0425 hrs, a male adult was slashed across the face after a verbal altercation in front of the Ruth Apartments located at 813 E Sinto Ave.  Witnesses state the suspect is possibly a male Hispanic unknown age or clothing.  The suspect was seen getting into a newer dark green Jeep Wrangler with a tan top. The Wrangler was parked in front of the apartment complex on the north curb line facing westbound.  The suspect got in the Wrangler, which then drove away at a high rate of speed out of sight.

     The victim was treated by the Spokane Fire Department and was transported by AMR ambulance to a local area hospital.  The victim was in stable condition.  The victim was extremely intoxicated and unable to give a clear statement as to what occurred.  Witnesses came outside after hearing 2 males arguing.

     Spokane Police are investigating this crime as a 1st Degree Assault and will submit the report to the Spokane Detectives Unit for further investigation.

October 12 

A 42 inch plasma screen TV was removed from a downstairs room in Schoenberg and carried out the main entrance at about 1:30 PM. Video of the suspects (a man and woman) was obtained and a police report made. 

October 13 

4:54 AM

 GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a medical incident.

 10:30 AM

 GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a medical incident.

 October 14

 4:10 AM

 GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Dussault Apartments. No apparent cause was found.

 October 15

 3:40 PM

 GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Law School. No apparent cause was found.

 October 16

 5:15 AM

 GU Security conducted a welfare check of an off-campus student.

 11:39 AM

GU Security observed a male subject running from the Zag Shop at Kennedy Apartments with several articles of merchandise. The subject fled northbound on Ruby in a vehicle. The vehicle, stolen earlier in the morning, was found near Sinto & Pearl. The Spokane Police Department searched the area but did not locate the subject. . The estimated value of the stolen items is $500. An investigation is ongoing.

 6:26 PM

A GU Student advised when he arrived home at approximately 6:15 PM he noticed an unknown male subject sitting inside his roommate’s vehicle parked in the 200 block of East Sharp.  The student stated the male subject got out of the driver’s side of his roommate’s car and ran east bound on Sharp towards Hamilton Street. The steering column of the vehicle appeared to be damaged.  The student could not give a detailed description of the subject. The roommate was contacted and advised to contact SPD to file a Crime Report.

October 17

 11:30 PM

 A GU Student was cited for Open Container at Astor & Augusta.

 11:50 PM

 A GU Student was cited for Open Container and Minor in Possession at Sinto & Hamilton.

 October 18

 1:08 AM

 A GU Student contacted Security Dispatch to inquire as to best method for removing pepper spray from his friend who was “accidentally” sprayed by the bouncer at a local drinking establishment.

 10:27 PM

 GU Security responded to a residence hall to assist on an alcohol violation investigation.

October 6^th

7:25 PM

A GU student reported the theft of a GPS unit and a Sirius Satellite Radio from his car parked in the 1000 block of East Boone.  The rear driver’s side window had been forced down.  The student’s roommate saw a white male and a white female running from the area of the car.

10:05 PM

GU Security assisted in an alcohol violation investigation at a residence hall.

October 7^th

11:05 AM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a GU-owned residence in the 200 block of East Sinto in reference to a fire alarm.  Nothing was found.

3:00 PM

A GU Security Officer was driving by the Dooley Apartments when he heard a fire alarm going off.  The Spokane Fire Department arrived and GU Security was able to determine that burnt French toast was the source.

October 8^th

01:10 AM

GU Security assisted in a drug violation investigation at a residence hall.

09:10 AM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a GU-owned residence in the 200 block of East Sinto in reference to a fire alarm.  A student who was taking a shower set off the sensor.

10:30 AM

A GU student reported that her vehicle which was parked in Hamilton/Boone lot on October 5^th had been vandalized.  Unknown person(s) had struck the passenger side of her vehicle causing significant scrape marks on the door. 

4:45 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a GU-owned residence in the 700 block of East Sinto in reference to a fire alarm. A student was cooking in her room and the room filled with smoke setting off the fire alarm.

October 9^th

11:15 AM

GU security assisted in a drug violation investigation at a residence hall.

4:30 PM

A GU student reported the theft of his CD player, subwoofer with box and amp, Ipod, and camping gear from his vehicle parked between  10:00 PM on October 8 and 12:00 PM on October 9 in the 800 block of Mission .  The vehicle was locked the night before and the next day he noticed the vehicle had been parked several feet from its original position and a wrench had been left in the vehicle.   The student also noted that 4 to 5 miles had been added to the odometer.

9:50 PM

GU security assisted in a drug violation investigation at a residence hall.

October 10^th

02:10 AM

Two GU students were warned for disorderly conduct by the Spokane Police Department in the 1000 block of East Desmet.  An unknown male threw a rock at a neighbor’s door.

October 11^th

6:45 PM

A non-student who had been previously trespassed from campus was contacted by GU Security at Cataldo Hall.  The Spokane Police Department was called and the subject was arrested for trespass.

October 12

3:00 PM

Staff members at Schoenberg Center reported a 42 inch plasma screen television was missing from a downstairs conference room.

Nicole Tut from STCU will be here for an interactive session about online banking security trends and hazards Tuesday from noon – 1:00 in the Foley Teleconference Center. Bring your lunch. Beverages & snacks will be provided.

Remember, you can enter for a prize drawing at each Cyber Security event! The more events you attend, the higher your chances of winning a Flip video camera, iPods, Sony PSP, flash drives, or an Equus Netbook!

Click here for more information

A sexual assault was reported by a Gonzaga student yesterday afternoon (October 4). The student reported that the incident took place in a friend’s room in a residence hall during the early morning hours of October 4. The suspect was described as a male between 18-20 years of age, of average height and build, possibly a student.  The student believes she may have been drugged. The student has contacted the Spokane Police Department (SPD) and an investigation is ongoing. The University is providing support to the student and assisting SPD in the investigation.  

Gonzaga’s Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) First Responders are available to provide support and guidance through the campus system and assistance with the resources available both on and off campus.  First Responders are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling Security Dispatch at 313-2222 and asking for a SART First Responder. 

SAFeT (Sexual Assault & Family Trauma) is an off-campus service that offers trained advocates who can offer crisis intervention, information and referral resources, legal advocacy, and support for friends and family.  SAFeT’s 24 hour crisis line can be accessed by calling (509) 624-7272. 

The Student Life Case Manager will work with anyone who reports sexual misconduct to ensure that resources are available to the individual.  Please call 509-313-4175 or stop by the Student Life Office.

Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault:

• Go out with and stay with friends – perpetrators isolate the victim to make committing a sexual assault easier.
• Keep your drink with you at all times – setting it down for even a second is enough time for someone to tamper with it.
• Get your own drinks – even if you know the person who is offering the drinks.
• Avoid punch bowls – or other drinks that are highly accessible to being tampered with.
• Avoid taking drinks that have candy or other objects in them – these objects may be used to disguise the appearance or taste of drugs in the drink.
• Confront rumors or evidence of drugging – perpetrators use silence and secrecy to commit assaults
• Get help for anyone who seems like they may have been drugged – even if you don’t know them, stay with them.
• If you drink, drink responsibly – intoxication will lessen your awareness of what is going on around you.  

We want all of our community members to be safe. Remember: 

• 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.
• Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222. 

To learn more about Gonzaga Campus Public Safety & Security, including information about incidents on campus and in the neighborhood and ways that you can stay safe and protect your property, visit http://blogs.gonzaga.edu/campo/

September 20, 2009

Security Notice – Strong-arm Robbery reported in the Logan Neighborhood 

A Gonzaga student reported this afternoon that sometime between midnight and 1:00 AM this morning (September 20) while walking alone in the 500 or 600 block of East Augusta, he was knocked to the ground and punched by two male subjects. One of the subjects removed his wallet from his back pocket, took the cash out, and returned the wallet. They then fled on foot. The student did not contact the Spokane Police Department (SPD) or GU Security at the time. Two GU-contracted Spokane Police Department patrol units were on duty in the neighborhood at the time of the incident. The subjects were described as white males in their 20’s of average height and build, wearing hoodies (worn down). GU Security strongly encouraged the student to report this to the SPD. 

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. 

A Gonzaga student reported that at about 11:00 PM last night (September 19) a male subject followed him from Safeway, attempting to engage him in conversation. Near the corner of Hamilton and Sinto, the subject showed the student what appeared to be the butt of a handgun concealed in a small bag and asked him for his wallet.  The student (very wisely) gave the subject his wallet and the subject left the area.  Spokane Police Department officers responded and searched the area, but did not locate the subject. The subject was described as a male in his 20’s of average height and thin build, with a dark complexion, wearing baggy clothing and tennis shoes. He was carrying a cloth-type satchel with pull-strings. 

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. 

A sexual assault was reported by a Gonzaga student early this morning. It is believed the incident took place somewhere near the 200 block of W. Cataldo (4 blocks west of the campus) sometime around midnight. The suspect was described as a male between 18-22 years of age of average height and build, possibly a Gonzaga student.  The student reporting the incident received medical care and was advised of the option to contact the Spokane Police department.  Follow up by the University is on-going. 

Gonzaga’s Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) First Responders are available to provide support and guidance through the campus system and assistance with the resources available both on and off campus.  First Responders are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling Security Dispatch at 313-2222 and asking for a SART First Responder. 

SAFeT (Sexual Assault & Family Trauma) is an off-campus service that offers trained advocates who can offer crisis intervention, information and referral resources, legal advocacy, and support for friends and family.  SAFeT’s 24 hour crisis line can be accessed by calling (509) 624-7272. 

The Student Life Case Manager will work with anyone who reports sexual misconduct to ensure that resources are available to the individual.  Please call 509-313-4175 or stop by the Student Life Office. 

We want all of our community members to be safe. Remember: 

• 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.
• Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222.

September 17

1:45 PM

A disorderly non-student was trespassed by GU Security from the Foley Library.

3:57 PM

GU Security conducted a welfare check on a student.

11:00 PM

GU Students reported seeing a suspicious white male outside their residence in the 1000 block of East Desmet. GU Security responded but did not locate the subject.

September 18

12:45 AM

GU Security conducted a welfare check on a student.

6:42 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at Madonna. Nothing was found.

10:13 PM

GU Security assisted in an alcohol violation investigation at a GU residence hall. One student was charged with Minor in Possession.

GU Security received a report last night at 9:00 PM that a residence in the 200 block of East Sharp was burglarized. Between 1:00 AM and 8:00 AM on September 15^th, while residents were sleeping, an unknown person or persons entered through an unlocked door and took two purses from the living room.

This is a reminder to ALWAYS lock your doors and windows, even when you are at home!

We have received reports of individuals soliciting magazine sales at residence halls on campus. In some cases, these individuals gained access to residence halls to do so. These individuals and the company they represent, Face to Face Technologies, does not have permission to solicit on the Gonzaga campus. If you see them anywhere on campus, please contact GU Security immediately at 313-2222. Face to Face Technologies has an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau.

An important reminder: you should NEVER allow access to your residence hall to anyone who is not a resident, an authorized staff member (who should be able to provide GU identification) or accompanied by a resident or authorized staff member.

August 30

8:02 PM

A GU Student activated the fire alarm at Sinto Apartments with some bad cooking.

10:30 PM

A GU Student reported finding the door of her off-campus apartment open and damage to the door frame around the lock. Nothing was found missing.

11:56 PM

A GU Student was cited for open container at Ermina & Addison.

August 31

8:20 AM

A GU Student was injured when she was struck by a car at Hamilton and Mission. She was not wearing a helmet.

September 2

2:20 AM

GU Students reported a suspicious person knocking on the door of their off-campus residence in the 900 block of East Sinto at 2:20 AM on September 2. The person was gone when Spokane Police and GU Security arrived.

8:39 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a GU-owned residence in the 700 block of East Sinto. Smoking sausage activated the smoke detector.

8:45 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a medical incident at Mulligan Field.

10:00 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a medical incident at Mulligan Field (again).

August 29

9:32 PM

A GU Student was cited for Minor in Possession of Alcohol in the 700 block of East Mission.

12:16 AM

Two GU Students were cited for open container at Augusta & Addison.

August 28

10:55 PM

A visitor to campus was observed acting suspiciously outside of Corkery apartments. He was contacted and trespassed by GU Security.

A GU Student reported the theft of her bike from a bike rack at Dooley Hall between 7:00 PM and 11:00 PM on August 28.

11:26

GU Security responded to Corkery Hall to assist on an alcohol violation investigation.

11:30 PM

A GU Student reported hit and run damage to her parked vehicle in the 400 block of East Nora, believed to have occurred sometime between 11:30 PM and 11:50 PM on August 28.

11:32 PM

GU Security received a report that a non-student who was visiting a student at Gonzaga was knocked to the ground by two persons at about 9:45 PM. She reported that one of the subjects put a hand over her mouth, but she was able to get away and run to campus where she located her student friend. She said she was not injured except for some minor scrapes. The visitor was not sure exactly where this assault occurred, or even whether it was on or off the campus. She was not able to describe the two persons or what clothing they wore. She did not contact police or Campus Security at the time of the incident.   Spokane Police were advised later.  The incident remains under investigation. 

August 27

9:10 PM

A desktop computer and laptop computer were taken from a vehicle parked in the Kennedy Apartments covered parking area. Entry was made by cutting the convertible soft top. The suspect is a white male, mid-20s, wearing a white hoodie and driving a newer model 4-door dark green or blue sedan.

11:52 PM

GU Security responded to Corkery Hall to assist on an alcohol violation investigation.

August 26

11:30 PM

A GU Student reported that she and her friends were verbally harassed and threatened by three non-students after leaving the Bulldog Tavern. They ran to their house and contacted the Spokane Police Department and GU Security. The subjects were not located.

A GU Student reported that lawn chairs were taken from their patio at the Burch Apartments sometime between August 23^rd and 25^th.

Gonzaga Security received a report at 11:32 PM last night (8/28/09) that a non-student who was visiting a student at Gonzaga was knocked to the ground by two persons at about 9:45 PM. She reported that one of the subjects put a hand over her mouth, but she was able to get away and run to campus where she located her student friend. She said she was not injured except for some minor scrapes. The visitor was not sure exactly where this assault occurred, or even whether it was on or off the campus. She was not able to describe the two persons or what clothing they wore. She did not contact police or Campus Security at the time of the incident.   Spokane Police were advised later.  The incident remains under investigation.  Both Campus Security and Spokane Police will be patrolling the campus and adjacent area.

Gonzaga Security reminds all of our community members to always:

Walk in groups, especially at night.

Walk in well-lit areas.

Be aware of your surroundings.

Once you are in safe place, report all crimes immediately to police at 911 and GU Security at 313-2222.

A GU Student reported that she and two acquaintances were verbally harassed by three individuals upon leaving the Bulldog Tavern last night around 11:30 PM. According to the student, the individuals followed the student and her acquaintances from the Bulldog Tavern to the Tesoro station across the street where the female yelled threats at them. They then ran to their residence and contacted GU Security. GU Security was unable to locate the subjects. The subjects were described as two males and one female,  in their mid-20’s to early 30s, and very intoxicated.

August 17

A GU Student reported that her bike was taken from the from porch of her off-campus residence in the 300 block of East Augusta sometime between 10:00 PM on August 16 and 9:00 AM on August 17.  The cable lock securing the bike to the porch was cut.

August 20

7:15 AM

GU Security responded to a burglar alarm at the Music Annex #2. A staff member had accidentally activated the alarm.

8:40 AM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a GU-owned residence in the 700 block of East Desmet. Bacon in a microwave ignited and activated a smoke detector.

August 21

9:35 PM

GU Security and the Spokane Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Law School. Nothing was found.