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Police investigate allegations of rape, two batteries

From Staff Reports

The Purdue Police Department is investigating an alleged rape case that was reported over the weekend.

Ronald Fosnaugh, the captain of special services, said in a release that a female Purdue student told police she was raped by an acquaintance in Tarkington Residence Hall at approximately 2 a.m. Sunday.

Purdue Police are also investigating two alleged incidences of battery. According to a University release, a male resident of McCutcheon Residence Hall reported being pushed and beaten by another male at the residence hall's northwest entry around 10 p.m. Saturday. The alleged victim was taken to St. Elizabeth Hospital where he was treated for a head laceration.

Police are also investigating a report by a female student who said she was battered by a male acquaintance at approximately 6 p.m. Friday in her residence on David Ross Road. The alleged victim told police she was uninjured.

Fosnaugh said the reports are all under investigation and that nobody has been charged. Anyone with information can call the Purdue Police at 494-8221.

 

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