BREAKING: Sexual assault at Jenkins Hall

A new incident occurred within the first week of the semester at Jenkins Hall

Analah Wallace and Jenn Galinato • September 7, 2023

Jenkins Hall, a co-ed student residence on campus, Thursday, Sep. 7, 2023. A sexual assault was reported there on Aug. 31.

A sexual assault took place at Jenkins Hall on Aug. 31, according to the Sacramento State Police Department crime bulletin.

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According to the bulletin, the assault took place around midnight, with a suspect being arrested.

“The University is aware a student was arrested for allegations of sexual battery on Aug. 31, 2023,” Sac State Public Information Officer Lanaya Lewis said. “Sac State Police said the District Attorney’s Office is currently investigating the incident and any possible charges.”

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Analah Wallace, DEI Editor

(they/them) Analah Wallace is a senior student from Sacramento who's studying journalism and film. They enjoy working on diverse community coverage and learning about different communities both on and off campus. They hope to work in the Journalism industry as a film reviewer or news reporter.

Jenn Galinato, News Staffer

(she/her) Jenn Galinato is a fourth-year political science/journalism and international relations double major. She returns to The State Hornet for a second semester as a News staffer for the 2023-2024 term.