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Police dismiss assault claim


By Ty Young
Arizona Daily Wildcat
Tuesday, September 9, 2003

UAPD confirmed yesterday that the Aug. 30 sexual assault report in Coronado residence hall has been dismissed as baseless.

"It was determined that the report was unfounded," said Sgt. Eugene Mejia, UAPD spokesman. "It was determined that there was no sexual assault and that we did not have a victim."

Mejia also said that he has received calls from parents regarding rumors of sexual assaults in the Arizona/Sonora residence hall, but has not received any reports from students.

"We've been trying to confirm the calls, but have yet to find anything," he said.

Although the cases may be unfounded or just rumors, Mejia warned that students should still be careful, especially when drinking alcohol.

"We don't want to scare anybody," he said "But students should not have a false sense of assurance while on campus."

The recent reports of sexual assaults have led Coronado staff members to increase the level of security for guests of students.

UA Residence Life Director Jim Van Arsdel said the security increase was not due to a particular claim of sexual assault, but rather a preventative measure taken to keep students safe.

Guests in Coronado must show two forms of identification and sign a guest logbook when entering the dorm on Thursday through Sunday nights.

Coronado is locked 24 hours a day and students can only gain access by sliding their CatCard through the keyless lock at the front entrance.

Van Arsdel said one of the main concerns for residence hall staff members is people entering the building when others are leaving it.

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