The WSU Police Department is investigating two assaults that took place today, April 30. The assaults took place about 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM in the “blue 1” parking lot between Chinook Village and the Stephenson Complex.

These assaults appear to be targeted assaults because the victim was the same person in each event. And, the suspect was the same in each assault. The suspect is described as a college aged white/male, tall, thin and pale with blonde hair and glasses. He was last seen wearing a yellow t-shirt and khaki shorts. In the 2^nd assault that took place around 2:30 PM, a passerby helped the victim and called 911. We would like to urge this person to contact the WSU PD at 332-2521.

If you see someone matching this description, call 911 from a safe place. Do not attempt to contact the person.

Anyone with information about these events is urged to call WSU PD at 332-2521.

Students, staff and faculty are reminded to always practice good safety habits and to call 911 to report suspicious or illegal activity.

Alert Notifications administered by WSU Public Safety and the Office of Emergency Management, in compliance with the Federal Clery Act.

With Winter nearly upon us, it is important for every individual to be mindful of weather conditions and their potential impacts on personal safety, particularly when travelling.  The National Weather Service issues several levels of advisories about predicted weather events.  Those notices include:

1.  Watch:  A notice issued by NWS which indicates that predictions indicate conditions are favorable within a 24-48 hour window for severe weather to occur in this area.

2.  Advisory:  A notice issued by NWS which indicates that predictions indicate favorable conditions for severe weather within 12 hours.

            3.  Warning:  A notice issued by the NWS which indicates that severe weather is imminent or occurring.

The Pullman area is susceptible to the following types of severe winter weather as defined by the National Weather Service.  Individuals should take notices and NWS forecasts regarding these weather event into account when making travel plans: 

Blizzard:  Sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 mph or greater AND visibility of less than ¼ mile due to snow or blowing snow.

Blowing Snow:  Wind-driven falling or accumulated snow that reduces surface visibility, possibly hampering travel.   

Heavy Snow:  Accumulations of 4 inches or more in 12 hours, or 6 inches or more in 24 hours.

Freezing Rain:  Rain or drizzle that freezes on surfaces.

Check local weather conditions for Pullman at any time at the National Weather Service website:

http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?site=otx&smap=1&textField1=46.73139&textField2=-117.17861