The man arrested in a February 18 sexual assault and armed robbery near Marquette University has been identified and charged.
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According to a criminal complaint, 34-year-old Tedrick Boone is accused of first-degree sexual assault and armed robbery.
The complaint states that the victim called 911 around 2:15 a.m. on February 18 and stated she had been assaulted by a man who had a gun.
According to the complaint, the victim told officers she was walking home near North 14th Street and Kilbourn Avenue around 1:40 a.m., when she noticed a man following her. She told officers she went into an alley to see if he was following her, and he confronted her and sexually assaulted her.
The complaint states the victim told officers the man also took her phone, which was valued at $700. After the incident, she says she was able to escape and call the police from her roommate's phone.
According to the complaint, Police investigated the incident and were later able to identify the suspect as Tedrick Boone.
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“I want to commend our team of officers for their commitment and dedication to identifying and taking this suspect into custody," MUPD Police Chief Edith Hudson said. "Our entire team of police officers, detectives, communication officers and public safety officers worked around the clock to achieve this outcome, and I want to recognize the high level of police and detective work that they displayed.”
MUPD issued a press release saying, "[s]afety and security continue to be our top priority. We encourage all students, faculty and staff to avail themselves of the safety resources and services offered by MUPD."
MUPD also reminded the campus community to lock all residence and car doors. Students who observe suspicious behavior or fear for their safety at any time should contact MUPD at (414) 288-1911 or through the mobile Blue Light feature on the Eagle Eye app. To utilize the mobile Blue Light feature, enable location services on your phone.
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