The Saskatoon Police Service has arrested a 22-year-old male in connection with a sexual assault that occurred on the University of Saskatchewan campus yesterday afternoon.
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on May 23, 2012, the 26-year-old female victim was on campus when she was approached by a male. He convinced her to attend a nearby parking lot off of Seminary Crescent. When they arrived, the suspect sexually assaulted the female before fleeing on foot. The victim was not physically injured during the assault.
As a result of media coverage and the public’s help, Police received information that led to the arrest of a male from the Battlefords area who now faces charges of one count of sexual assault and one count of uttering threats to cause harm and death. He will be seen by the Justice of the Peace tonight and is expected to make a court appearance on Monday.
The Saskatoon Police wish to thank the public and the media for their assistance in finding the suspect.
Author Archives: Toni Nixey
Report of Sexual Assault on U of S Campus
U of S Faculty, Staff and Students,
The Saskatoon Police are investigating a sexual assault which occurred yesterday afternoon.
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on May 23, 2012, the female victim was on the U of S Saskatoon campus when she was approached by a male. He convinced her to attend to a nearby parking lot off of Seminary Crescent. When they arrived, the suspect sexually assaulted the female before fleeing on foot.
The suspect is described as having dark skin and black hair. He was last seen wearing a black shirt with a dark blue or black jacket and white sunglasses.
The victim wasn’t physically injured during the incident.
A photo is attached below.
If anyone has information relating to this incident, please contact Saskatoon Police Service at 975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The Saskatoon Police would like to remind people to be vigilant when they are out and about in the city and take precautions. Travel in pairs, ensure someone knows where you’re going and what time to expect you back, and avoid dimly lit places.
Sincerely,
Bob Ferguson
Director of Campus Safety
Celebration of Retirement
Please join the Department of Campus Safety as we celebrate the retirement of Bob Ferguson Thursday, May 24, 2012 3:00 to 6:00 pm with a short presentation at 4:00.
Exeter Room – Marquis Hall – Kindly RSVP to Christine at 4508 or christine.mcgunigal@usask.ca
Study shows relationship between binge drinking and sexual assault risk.
May 15, 2012 by Kathleen Raven in Health
(Medical Xpress) — A new study by University of Georgia researchers demonstrates that several months before a female victim is sexually assaulted, her pattern of drinking alcohol influences her risk for unwanted sexual contact, ranging from unwanted kissing to rape.
Read More at medicalxpress.com
Composite Sketch – Robbery With Violence – MVA Trail/Train Bridge
Date: May 11, 2012 16:37 Release Number: 2012-0339
Released by: Alyson Edwards Occurrence Number: 12-41110
Subject: Update – Composite Sketch – Robbery With Violence – MVA Trail/Train Bridge (rel#335)
Saskatoon Police are releasing a composite sketch of the suspect involved in a robbery with violence which occurred Thursday, May 10, 2012.
The suspect is described to be in his late 20’s and of First Nations descent. He is approximately 5’11” in height with a “chubby” build, dark hair and a clean-cut appearance. At the time of the robbery he was wearing a ball cap, dark jeans, a black zip-up hoodie and had on wire-framed glasses with a light tint.
At approximately noon yesterday a female was jogging northbound on the MVA trail toward the train bridge on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River. When she slowed to a walk she was grabbed from behind by a male who threatened to harm her. The suspect demanded her Ipod and fled the scene. The victim was not physically harmed.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Saskatoon Police Service at 975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Robbery on the Meewasin Trail
At 12:20 p.m., the Department of Campus Safety responded to a reported robbery on the Meewasin Trail, near the train bridge adjacent to the university campus in Saskatoon. A female was jogging, was approached by a male, and had her iPod shuffle stolen.
The suspect is described as an Aboriginal male in his mid-twenties and slightly chubby. He wore a dark baseball cap, reading glasses, a dark hoodie with a light emblem on one of the sides at chest level, dark pants and runners.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact Saskatoon Police Service at 975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Our Booth is in Agriculture Today!
Come down to NAOSH week in the Agriculture Building and see our booth to learn about Campus Safety and grab some of the free items we are giving away.
Learn more about NAOSH (North American Occupational Safety and Health) week: http://www.naosh.ca/english/
Help Identify This Individual
Please help us identify individuals who may have information related to an incidents on campus. To view our pictures please follow the link below:
New photos were added May 8th, 2012.
www.usask.ca/campussafety/identify-these-people.php
Operation Hang Up, Buckle Up results in more than 500 tickets
From SGI:
During last week’s traffic safety blitz, 151 Saskatchewan drivers were ticketed for improper or non-seatbelt use and 83 were ticketed for using a hand-held cellphone behind the wheel.
The fifth coordinated traffic safety blitz, held Apr. 18 and 19, saw police and traffic enforcement officers across the province cracking down on non-use of seatbelts and cellphone use while driving. Agencies involved included rural and larger municipal services, CN Rail Police, CP Rail Police, U of S Campus Safety Officers and the RCMP, among others.
In total, law enforcement officials issued a total of 516 tickets. In addition to improper or non-seatbelt use (including driver, passenger or child) and cellphone use while driving, the remainder of tickets were a result of offences including speeding, disobeying stop signs or disobeying red lights.
The goal of the traffic safety blitzes is to create awareness of various traffic safety issues in the province. Each month, these blitzes act as a reminder to motorists to be cognizant of their own driving habits.
Last month’s coordinated traffic safety blitz, Operation March Madness, resulted in 943 drivers receiving tickets, including 754 for aggressive driving violations.
Operation Hang Up, Buckle Up
From SGI:
The fifth coordinated traffic blitz in Saskatchewan, taking place April 18 and 19, will see law enforcement officers targeting motorists using their cellphones or not wearing seatbelts while driving.
“In addition to impaired driving, two major areas of concern in terms of traffic safety are non-use of seatbelts and using cellphones while driving,” said Andrew Cartmell, President and CEO of SGI. “This month, we are also starting the annual Seatbelt Challenge to raise awareness of the importance of seatbelt use across rural and northern Saskatchewan, as unfortunately, that’s where numbers of improper seatbelt use are the highest.”