Police Investigating Sexual Assault At Stony Brook University: Chief

STONY BROOK, NY — The University Police Department is investigating a sexual assault that took place at Stony Brook University early Monday morning, Chief of Police Dawn Smallwood announced in a safety alert to students.

The announcement came as part of the department's "continuing effort to keep the campus community informed about matters of safety," she said.

The assault took place at around 3 a.m. inside a residence hall, and the complainant contacted police Monday afternoon, reporting that while attending a party off-campus she met an individual not previously known to her, whom she returned to campus with, according to Smallwood.

The suspect is described as a Black man who appeared to be in his 20s, around 6-feet, 4-inches tall, with a mustache and facial hair on his chin, and short dark hair. He was wearing a green short-sleeved shirt, blue jeans, and white Nike sneakers, Smallwood said.

The department "is actively investigating" the incident and further information will be provided as it becomes available, Smallwood said.

Any members of the campus community with information about the assault are encouraged to contact the police at 631-632-3333.

Patch has reached out to Stony Brook officials for further comment.