Campus Safety Bulletin: Suspect in Assault

The University Police Department is advising the Humboldt State University community to be on the alert for an individual alleged to be involved in an assault on campus.

The University Police Department is advising the Humboldt State University community to be on the alert for an individual alleged to be involved in an assault on campus. The incident is still under investigation; however, assistance is being sought to locate the subject.

Dennis Gomez (pdf of police flier), 19, who is an HSU student, is suspected of assaulting someone in a residence hall on campus on Friday, April 12 sometime after 11:00 p.m.

He was last seen fleeing from the scene of the assault at approximately 11:53 p.m. Gomez has been ordered to stay away from campus.

He is 5 feet, 6 inches, 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen shirtless and wearing jeans and white shoes.

If you see or encounter Gomez on campus, please contact University Police immediately by dialing 911, calling (707) 826-5555 or extension 5555 from any campus phone.

University Resources

The Campus Advocate Team is available 24 hours a day at (707) 445-2881. They offer free and confidential support to survivors of sexualized violence, stalking, harassment, and intimate partner violence.