UMass Dartmouth Department Of Public Safety

Crime Advisory

November 8, 2010- Reference 10-1239-OF

In accordance to the federal Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the Department of Public Safety would like to advise the community of an incident that occurred between 12:30 and 1:00 am on Saturday, November 6, 2010.

A female student reported to police today that as she walked alone on a path from Cedar Dell South to the Woodlands in the area of the outdoor hockey rink, she was struck from behind by an unknown male assailant.  The motive of the attacker is unknown at the present time. The woman was struck once in the ribs and stumbled but did not fall.  The suspect tripped and fell to the ground and afforded the victim the opportunity to gain the following description.

The suspect is described  as a white male in his early 20’s, with dark brown hair  approximately 5’10”  to 6’ feet tall, muscular build, weighing 165-185 pounds wearing blue jeans, sneakers and a grey hoodie. The victim noted that he had a small amount of facial hair on his chin in the form of what she described as a “soul patch that permeated as a chin strap that was well kept with even edges.” The suspect was reported to have a heavy smell of beer on his person and appeared very intoxicated.

The student then ran towards her apartment  and told a friend about the incident, but chose not to formally report this until this until today. Fortunately, the woman did not report any injury during this incident.

Due to the seriousness of the incident, the Department of Public Safety is aggressively investigating the incident and is asking for support from our community.  

Any person who might have information concerning this incident should contact DPS by telephone at 

508-999-9191  or 508.999-8477 or use our Silent Witness site  http://www.umassd.edu/publicsafety/tipline.cfm.

All information will be held in strict confidence. The Department of Public Safety would like to remind community members to:

o   Utilize the Dart Van whenever possible

o   Avoid walking alone

o   Avoid poorly lit areas and to walk on well traveled walkways

o   Report any suspicious activities and persons DPS immediately. 

o   Be aware of your surrounds and note locations of emergency phones

o   Lastly, we would like to remind community members of the escort services available from the library form 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm, Thursday through Sunday

o   Additional escorts are available at 508-999-8107 after 3:00 am every day of the week

Emil R. Fioravanti

Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

285 Old Westport Road,

Dartmouth MA 02747