Campus Security & Public Safety

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Early this morning, Gonzaga Security received several reports of what was believed to be gunshots near Coughlin Hall.  Spokane Police responded quickly and placed a subject into custody in the McCarthey Center parking lot. Measures were taken immediately to protect residents of nearby residence halls. No Gonzaga community members were involved or harmed, and there is no on-going threat to the Gonzaga community. The subject was not associated with Gonzaga University. Spokane Police are conducting an investigation into the incident.

A student reported that she was walking near Sharp and Standard this afternoon at about 2:20 PM when a male subject exposed himself. The student left the area and contacted Gonzaga Security. The subject was last seen walking north toward Sinto. He was described as 18-22 years of age, dark-complected, and wearing gray sweatpants and sweatshirt with a hoodie. Security checked the area, but did not locate the subject. The student also reported the incident to Spokane Police.

Two Gonzaga students reported that at about 9:45 PM last night (December 10) a male subject approached them near Dakota and Sharp and, while displaying a knife, demanded money. When the students refused, the subject spit on them but did not attempt to otherwise physically harm them. The subject, and another male who had stood nearby during the incident, then walked away to the south. The students returned to their residence hall, and contacted Gonzaga Security. Two GU-contracted Spokane Police Department patrol units were on duty in the neighborhood at the time of the incident. They searched the area, but did not locate the subjects. The subjects were described as white males in their late 20’s, of average height and build. The subject who had demanded money reportedly had brown hair and a beard.

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. 

December 2

A faculty member reported the theft of an Ipod from an unlocked office.

November 30

A student reported that her vehicle was broken into and a cell phone and $15 change were taken while it was parked overnight in the 300 block of East Nora.

November 28

A student reported that a female non-student, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, had been knocking on the door of their residence in the 900 block of East Sinto and acting aggressively just after midnight. The student promptly called 911 and Spokane Police responded and placed the subject into custody.

 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.