Alleged rape in Desmond Hall reported Monday

Matt Wagar

A forcible rape occurred in Desmond Hall early Saturday, Oct. 28 according to John Hamrick, investigator for campus police.

Hamrick said that the suspect met the victim for the first time on Friday night and attended a party. They returned and went into the victim?s dorm room.

Hamrick said alcohol was involved.

Although the rape occurred early Saturday, it was not reported to campus police until Monday. Hamrick said that the suspect came to the campus police and voluntarily gave a statement. The suspect does not live in the dorms.

The case has been forwarded to the Sacramento County District Attorney?s office and as of Monday, no decision had been made.

The case is still under investigation by the campus police.