UNH Police Investigate Reports of Sex Assault in a Residence Hall, and Drugs in Drinks

DURHAM – University of New Hampshire police have identified a person of interest in a sexual assault case that was announced earlier Wednesday.

A UNH Police Department news release said two people at UNH reported having been drugged, with one of them also reporting being raped.

“The investigation is ongoing; at this time, we are unable to share further information with the public to protect the integrity of the investigation and protect those who have been impacted,” according to a police news release.

Police ask anyone with information about the case to reach out to the Investigations unit at the UNH Police Department by calling 603-862-1427.

Police said they took a report of a sexual assault that occurred at some time on Friday, Sept. 20 between 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 21 at 3 a.m. in the suspect’s residence hall on the UNH Durham campus.

“The impacted party described possibly having their drink drugged during the incident. The suspect and impacted party were known to each other,” the release said.

UNH police received a second report on Monday “from an impacted party who said the same suspect may have drugged them as well on Thursday, Sept. 19 in the evening.”

Both incidents are being investigated by the UNH Police Department and other administrative offices on campus.

“If you feel unsafe, call 603-862-1212 for a safety escort,” the release said.