Sexual assault report, September 25, 2024

University Police Department 18 Waterworks Road Durham, NH 03824-3515 V: 603.862.1427 F: 603.862.1966 TTY: 7.1.1 (Relay NH) www.unh.edu/upd This information is being released in accordance with the federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, commonly known as the Clery Act. The purpose of the Clery Act is to share this information with you so you may make informed decisions for your safety and the safety of others and will aid in the prevention of similar crimes from occurring. On Monday, September 24, 2024, the UNH Police took a report of a sexual assault that occurred at some time on Friday, September 20, 2024, between 10:30 pm and Saturday, September 21, 2024, 3:00 am in the suspect's residence hall located on the University of New Hampshire, Durham Campus. The impacted party described possibly having their drink drugged during the incident. The suspect and impacted party were known to each other. The UNH Police received a second report on Monday, September 24, 2024, from an impacted party who stated the same suspect may have drugged them as well on Thursday, September 19, 2024, in the evening. Both incidents are being investigated by the UNH Police Department and other administrative offices on campus. Survivors are never responsible for the offenders’ behavior. Safety Tips • Alcohol and drugs are often used to create vulnerability to sexual assault. Studies of sexual assault incidents show a high correlation between acquaintance rape and drug/alcohol usage. Be alert to people pressuring you or others to use alcohol or other drugs. • Familiarize yourself with the blue phones located across campus in case you need to use one. • If you feel unsafe on campus, call UNH Police at 603-862-1212 for a safety escort or other assistance. • Trust your instincts. If you feel uneasy or sense something is wrong, do what you can to get out of the situation or call 911 for assistance. Reporting options & Resources • UNH Police Department- 911 or to report online go to RAVE guardian/UsafeUS. • Civil Rights and Equity Office online reporting. Resources sexual misconduct here • Confidential Resources The SHARPP Center “A CALEA & IACLEA Accredited Law Enforcement Agency”

University Police Department 18 Waterworks Road Durham, NH 03824-3515 V: 603.862.1427 F: 603.862.1966 TTY: 7.1.1 (Relay NH) www.unh.edu/upd Timely Warning update September 25, 2024 at 3:30pm: At this time the University of New Hampshire Police has identified a person of interest in the sexual assault case reported yesterday and announced to the community earlier today. The investigation is ongoing; at this time, we are unable to share further information with the public to protect the integrity of the investigation and protect those who have been impacted. If you have any information that you feel is pertinent to the case, please reach out to the Investigations unit at the UNH Police Department by calling 603-862-1427. Original Message Sent September 25, 2024 at 11:22am: On Monday, September 24, 2024, the UNH Police took a report of a sexual assault that occurred at some time on Friday, September 20, 2024, between 10:30 pm and Saturday, September 21, 2024, 3:00 am in the suspect's residence hall located on the University of New Hampshire, Durham Campus. The impacted party described possibly having their drink drugged during the incident. The suspect and impacted party were known to each other. The UNH Police received a second report on Monday, September 24, 2024, from an impacted party who stated the same suspect may have drugged them as well on Thursday, September 19, 2024, in the evening. Both incidents are being investigated by the UNH Police Department and other administrative offices on campus. Survivors are never responsible for the offenders’ behavior. Safety Tips • Familiarize yourself with the blue phones located across campus in case you need to use one. • If you feel unsafe, call 603-862-1212 for a safety escort. • Trust your instincts. If you feel uneasy or sense something is wrong, do what you can to get out of the situation or call 911 for assistance. Reporting options & Resources • UNH Police Department- 911 or to report online go to RAVE guardian/UsafeUS. • Civil Rights and Equity Office online reporting. Resources sexual misconduct here • Confidential Resources The SHARPP Center “A CALEA & IACLEA Accredited Law Enforcement Agency”