Community Safety Advisory Update: Suspect Arrested in Fondling Incident

January 15, 2026 10:12 a.m.

On Jan. 9, the University issued a Campus Safety Advisory about a reported fondling incident near North Campus Apartments. Immediately following receipt of the report, University Police conducted an investigation and obtained an arrest warrant for the suspect. On the evening of Jan. 14, the Winston-Salem Police Department arrested the suspect and placed him into custody. 

If you or someone you know has experienced interpersonal violence, the Safe Office is Wake Forest’s confidential resource for counseling, advocacy, and consultation services specific for interpersonal violence, and can be reached 24/7 at 336.758.5285.

In addition, the Office of Wellbeing provides education and initiatives to prevent interpersonal violence on campus. For more information, visit the Addressing Interpersonal Violence website for prevention, support, and policies. Reports of sexual assaults may also be submitted to the University’s Title IX Office.

Students, faculty and staff are always encouraged to report suspicious or criminal activity promptly by notifying University Police at 336.758.5911 (emergency) or 336.758.5591 (non-emergency), submit a tip through the Wake Safe App, file a report online, or email .