TO: Campus Community
FR: Nader Oweis, Chief of Police
The Sonoma State University Police Department is investigating a report of a battery that was reported to have occurred on Monday, September 23, 2024, at approximately 9 p.m., on Cypress Drive in Residential Parking Lot 10.
This incident appears to have started at the intersection of Petaluma Hill Road and Keiser Avenue, in the city of Rohnert Park, where the suspects followed the victim to Sonoma State University. Upon exiting the vehicle in Residential Parking Lot 10, the victim was confronted by three (3) unknown female suspects who engaged the victim in a physical altercation. The victim defended themselves, and with the assistance of witnesses, the suspects fled the area in their vehicle in an unknown direction.
SUSPECT(S) DESCRIPTION:
- SUSPECT 1: Described as a white female in her early twenties, 5’6” to 5’8” tall with long blond hair, and possibly the driver.
- SUSPECT 2: Described as a white female in her early twenties, 5’6” to 5’8” tall with short brown hair.
- SUSPECT 3: Described as a white female in her early twenties, 5’6” to 5’8” tall with long brown hair.
- SUSPECT 4: Described as a male adult who remained in the vehicle.
All three female suspects were suspected of being intoxicated.
SUSPECT VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
- A white four-door Honda Accord. No further description was provided.
IF YOU KNOW SOMETHING: Anyone with information about the suspects or having additional information that could lead to the identification of the suspects is encouraged to contact us at (707) 664-4444.
REMINDER:
The Sonoma State University Police Department reminds the campus community to:
- Immediately and promptly report any suspected crime, suspicious persons, or activities on campus by calling 911 or the non-emergency line at (707) 664-4444 or by utilizing one of the many Blue Light Phones on campus.
- If you believe that you or someone else is in an unsafe situation, please do not delay calling 911 or seeking assistance from others.
- Be alert to your surroundings. Your actions as an active bystander can help prevent crimes from occurring within our campus community.
- Call the Sonoma State University Police Department for an on-campus safety escort or walk with another person or group of people.
You are not at fault for any harm done to you. The above safety tips are not intended to imply otherwise.
SUPPORT RESOURCES:
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is available for any student seeking support at (707) 664-2153. Our Employee Assistance Program, LifeMatters by Empathia, is available for any staff and faculty seeking support. A Confidential Advocate is also available at (707) 664-2698. Another resource is the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OPHD), which can provide supportive measures and receive complaints related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination on behalf of the university. OPHD can be reached at (707) 664-4140.