The UCA Police Department has turned over their findings to the Office of the 20th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney in the alleged on-campus rape at the Sigma Phi Epsilon house.
According to the report, an 18-year-old female student reported to police that a 21-year-old student at a party at the SPE house had sexually assaulted her Jan. 23.
UCA Police have made no arrests in the case.
“It’s an ongoing investigation and there is no expectation of when a decision is to be made,” Prosecuting Attorney Cody Hiland said.
No details will be released until the prosecutor makes a decision.
“At this point in the case the details of the incident are redacted from the report. We have concluded our investigation and handed it over to the prosecutor’s office. In accordance with standard law enforcement practices, details are withheld so as not to compromise the investigation. Details of the investigation will not be released until the prosecutor has made a decision in this case,” UCAPD Director of Organizational and Community Service Arch Jones said.
SPE claims to be working with local authorities.
“The Sigma Phi Epsilon Chapter at the University of Central Arkansas acted quickly and appropriately in response to a recent incident at its chapter house. Chapter members are fully cooperating with local authorities as they investigate allegations. The Arkansas Zeta chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon is a well-respected member of the Greek community with a history of positive engagement on campus. The chapter will take every measure to ensure that it continues its strong partnership with the university,” President of Alumni and Volunteer Corporation of Arkansas Zeta Bart Shaw said.
Jones wants to ensure students that UCA is safe.
“Statistics show that UCA is a safe campus. Students, faculty and staff may view crime statistics and crime prevention information in the 2010 Cleary Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which resides on our website, ucapd.com,” Jones said.