UW–Madison Police Department

UDPATE: Arrest Made in Campus Sexual Assault

  • Incident date: September 12, 2015, 12:00 am
  • Incident type: Sexual Assault
  • Location/address: UW-Madison Residence Hall

9/18/15 UPDATE: On Friday, September 18, the UW-Madison Police Department arrested Charles W. Wolf, 18, for fourth degree sexual assault and false imprisonment. Detectives concluded in their investigation that Wolf held sexually assaulted a female acquaintance, and held her down against her will.

Wolf was booked into the Dane County Jail, awaiting formal charges from the Dane County District Attorney.

A sexual assault has been reported to have occurred in a residence hall during the early morning hours of September 12th.  The report was made as a crime report to UWPD on September 13th and UWPD is investigating the assault.  The individuals involved in the report are known to each other.

Sexual assault is never the fault of the victim. While nothing is failsafe, here are some suggestions everyone may want to consider:

  • If you’re a bystander and see someone behaving in a way that seems suspicious, do something about it. If you don’t feel comfortable or safe confronting them, call 911.
  • Make sure you have consent. Consent is a clear and freely given yes, not the absence of a no.
  • Trust your instincts. If you feel uneasy or sense something is wrong, call for assistance.
  • Be active in supporting a safe and respectful community. If you see others engaging in disrespectful or inappropriate actions, speak up and get involved, or contact someone else to assist.

If you’ve been sexually assaulted, tell someone – there are resources available to help you. Please visit uwpd.wisc.edu/tellus and www.uhs.wisc.edu/evoc for more information.