Queens University campus police are investigating an alleged sex assault reported Monday on Selwyn Avenue, according to university officials and local reports. The alleged victim, a 21-year-old woman, told officers she was "forcibly fondled," and the university says the student has been offered support and resources while detectives continue their work.
According to WCCB Charlotte, the incident occurred Monday on Selwyn Avenue, and the 21-year-old woman reported the assault to campus police. Queens University told the outlet it is working with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on the investigation and has offered the student support and resources.
Police response and investigation
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department’s Sexual Assault Unit typically handles investigations of this kind. The department lists that unit and its contact information on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department site. CMPD is asking anyone with information to contact its non-emergency line or the Sexual Assault Unit to assist detectives.
Campus policies and past scrutiny
Queens maintains a formal Office of Civil Rights and Title IX and lists a named Title IX coordinator and deputies on its Title IX pages. The university's Annual Security Report outlines reporting options, supportive measures and campus police procedures for victims, including a campus police phone line and on-campus reporting locations.
The school has faced scrutiny in the past over how campus police handled sexual-assault reports, as reported by WBTV.
Where students can get help
Students seeking support can call Campus Police at 704-337-2306 or contact the Title IX coordinator, Amber Slack, at 704-337-2227. The university's web pages and security report list those contacts and the services available. Off-campus victims can also access local crisis centers and hospital forensic exams, and campus officials say supportive measures such as escorts and academic accommodations are available.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with tips is asked to contact Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police or Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600, according to CMPD resources. This story will be updated as authorities or the university release additional information.
