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WESTWOOD—On June 3, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced that Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi, 29, has been charged with violently assaulting five different women at UCLA, four of them students, within the span of one hour. The defendant is not a student and did not have permission to be on campus.

He is charged in case 26ARCF01088 with one felony count of attempted kidnapping to commit a forcible rape, three felony counts of assault with the attempt to commit a forcible rape during the commission of a first-degree burglary and two felony counts of assault likely to produce great bodily injury.

On May 28, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the defendant allegedly attacked a woman on Bruin Walk. During the attack, the defendant fled with her phone.

Minutes later, Akindahunsi slipped behind two women into their secure dorm building and followed them to their room, where he allegedly sexually assaulted one of the women and assaulted the other. Both women managed to escape and the defendant fled.

Shortly after, the defendant entered another dorm building where he allegedly approached a woman walking down the hallway and attempted to kidnap her in order to commit a sexual assault. She broke free and the defendant fled.

Just after midnight on May 29, the defendant allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in the hallway of her dorm. A nearby resident intervened and the defendant fled. He was apprehended by UCLA police officers.

Arraignment was continued to today in Department 30 of the Airport Courthouse. If convicted as charged, he faces 32 years to life in state prison. He would be required to register as a sex offender for life.

The case is being prosecuted by Deputy District Attorney Negin Mostadim of the Sex Crimes Division and remains under investigation by the UCLA Police Department.

Anyone with details related to the attacks is asked to contact the UCLA Police Department at (310) 825-1491.

By Danny Jones

WESTWOOD—On Tuesday, November 18, the UCLA Police Department posted on its Facebook page that with the Regents meeting takes place on campus, remember there are designated areas for public expression activities.

Time, Place, and Manner (TPM) policies help ensure campus safety and access for everyone:

-Demonstrations must remain peaceful and non-disruptive.
-Blocking entrances or traffic is prohibited.
-Amplified sound requires University approval.
-Activities must comply with ADA and Civil Rights regulations.
-Public expression activities are not permitted between midnight and 6 a.m.

The UC Regents will be on campus for a three-day meeting at the Luskin Conference Center next week, from Tuesday, November 18 through Thursday, November 20. The UCLA PD reported they are anticipating demonstrations and some labor strike activity.

To learn more about the UC’s TPM policies at tpm.ucla.edu.

 

By Danny Jones

WESTWOOD—On Wednesday, March 19, the UCLA Police Department indicated that at around noon, authorities monitored a demonstration when about 50 people entered Engineering IV.

Those individuals briefly blocked access and hanging banners from the terrace. Officers mobilized, and the group fled the region as officers approached.

The university has possession of the banners, and no arrests were made during the incident.

“UCLA remains committed to ensuring campus safety while respecting the right to peaceful expression,” the UCLA PD said in a statement on their Facebook page.

By Trevor

WESTWOOD—On Thursday, January 30, the UCLA PD indicated on its Facebook page that they received multiple reports of scams involving individuals asking to borrow a victim’s cell phone to call family members.

Once the phone is in their possession, the scammers make unauthorized Venmo transfers and delete notifications. The UCLA PD is warning the public to stay safe and protect their phone by:

-Don’t lend your phone to strangers.

-If you do, keep it in sight and require speakerphone.

-Never allow access to your apps or financial info.

-Use strong security—enable Face ID, PINs, or two-factor authentication.

-Disable auto-login for banking/payment apps.

-Anyone who has been targeted should call UCPD’s 24/7 dispatch at (310) 825-1491.

On Friday, January 31, the UCLA Police Department reported that officers responded after witnesses saw suspects stealing mail from an apartment building.

A coordinated search led to their arrest three blocks away. Officers discovered burglary tools, drugs, and pepper spray on a convicted felon. Both suspects now face multiple criminal charges and are in county jail.

The name and ages of the suspects taken into custody have not been disclosed by the UCLA PD.

By Trevor

WESTWOOD—On Friday, January 17, the UCLA Police Department announced that they arrested an arson suspect. Officers responded to an incident at the Hilgard Bus Turnaround after a witness reported seeing a suspect adding leaves and brush to a fire, causing it to grow.

Officers arrived, detained the suspect, and discovered they were armed with an illegal knife. The suspect was arrested for arson and possession of an unlawful weapon. The fire was extinguished, preventing any damage. Details about the suspect have not been disclosed to the public.

Authorities indicated that proactive patrols are in place to ensure the safety of the campus and the community. The UCLA PD warned that there will be ZERO tolerance for copycat behavior involving fires, and violators will be arrested. Anyone who sees anything suspicious, should report it by:

-Calling the UCPD at (310) 825-1491
-Using the Bruin Safe App

By Trevor

WESTWOOD—On Tuesday, January 7, the UCLA Police Department disclosed on its Facebook page that officers responded to Engineering IV after a facilities worker reported being assaulted by a suspect.

When officers arrived, the suspect fled the region. During the investigation, it was reported the suspect committed a robbery, using fear to steal personal property and University supplies. There were no weapons involved.

Police officers located the suspect in the UCLA Structure 9 driveway. While being detained, the suspect threatened officers with serious harm, violating additional California laws. The suspect was positively identified by the victim and was arrested for trespassing, battery, robbery, and threatening police officers.

A University key was recovered from the suspect’s property. No additional details about the suspect has been disclosed to the public. Anyone who is the victim of a crime should contact UCLA PD immediately.

By Trevor