Moscow police investigating alleged sexual assault

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MOSCOW, Idaho – The Moscow Police Department is investigating a possible sexual assault that took place near Ghormley Park Monday night.

According to the department, an officer was alerted to the alleged assault by the friends of the alleged victim at around 9 p.m.. The victim was walking to Wallace Dormitory around 6 p.m. when they were purportedly assaulted.

“The victim stated a vehicle…pulled next to them and a male…forced the victim into the vehicle and proceeded to assault them before releasing the victim and leaving the scene,” the department said.

Police say a Vandal Alert was sent by the University of Idaho following the incident.

“We at MPD understand the fear associated with these types of communication and want to assure our community that their safety is our top priority,” the department said.

Anyone with information on the incident should call the department at (208) 882-2677.


 

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