The Adams County Prison has released on bail the person accused of several sexual incidents within the borough of Gettysburg last spring and this fall. Michael Luis Giraldo, arrested on and charged with aggravated indecent assault and indecent assault, was released on Friday, December 3rd, on $100,000 bail. The College has banned Michael Giraldo from campus property. Giraldo is a 29 year old, light skinned Hispanic male, 5’10″ tall, average build, with closely cropped hair.

If you see someone fitting this description acting suspiciously, please contact safety and security and the local police immediately. Safety and Security can be contacted by calling 337-6911 and the police can be contacted for emergency purposes by calling 911 or for non-emergency purposes by calling 334-1168. You can also report information to Safety and Security anonymously by calling the anonymous tips hotline at: 1-877-706-2525, or by completing the anonymous tips form located on safety and security’s WebPages

Safety Suggestions: When possible; walk with a group of friends when traveling off-campus or when walking around at night; walk in well lighted areas; avoid alleys, paths, and/or dark streets; be alert to your surroundings; and when encountering someone who seems to be out of place or who exhibits inappropriate or unacceptable behaviors, be alert and try to mentally capture as much physical descriptive information as possible. This information will prove beneficial to Safety and Security and/or the police when conducting a follow-up investigation of the reported incident.

Courtesy of William Lafferty
Safety and Security

Dear Campus Community Member,

On Sunday, October 17th, at approximately 3am, a woman student reported to safety and security that an unidentified male approached her at College apartments and lifted up her skirt. The woman student first encountered the male while walking in an alley behind the Getty gas station located on Carlisle street. The male is described as a white or Hispanic male, around 20 to 25 years of age, approximately 5′ 7″ to 5’8″ tall, with a stocky build, shaved or “buzz” haircut, wearing a blue button down shirt, and long pants. Subsequent to this encounter, the male was observed running from the scene towards Delap avenue. The woman indicated that the male did not physically touch her. The local police were notified and a police report was filed.

Safety and Security and the local police are asking for your help. If anyone has additional information regarding this incident, or if anyone sees someone matching the description listed above, you are strongly encouraged to contact safety and security and the local police immediately.

The Gettysburg Police can be reached for emergency situations by calling 911. Safety and Security can be reached by calling 337-6911 or 6912. You can also report information to Safety and Security anonymously by calling the anonymous tips hotline at: 1-877-706 2525, or by completing the anonymous tips form located on safety and security’s WebPages

Bill Lafferty
Director of Safety and Security &
Interim Director of Greek Organizations
Gettysburg College
300 North Washington Street
College Union Building/Campus Box 399
Gettysburg, PA 17325-1486
(Phone) 717-337-6321
(Emergency Contact) 717-337-6912
(Fax) 717-337-6906
(Email) wlaffert[at]gettysburg.edu

Dear Campus Community Member,

Yesterday afternoon at approximately 4pm and 4:20pm, two males (one active student and one recent graduate) were independently and separately assaulted by an individual described as a white male driving a gold colored Saturn with a Pennsylvania registration. The students were approached by this person and physically assaulted (punched and shoved to the ground). There was no indication of prior provocation. One student was approached and assaulted off-campus on Delap Avenue and the other student was approached and assaulted on Constitution Avenue.

The suspect has been described as a white male, approximately 20 years of age, 170 pounds, about 5′ 10″ tall, with short brown hair. The Gettysburg Borough Police Department is actively investigating this incident and they believe they may have identified a suspect in this case. It is believed that the suspect is not a Gettysburg College student.

Anyone having additional information should contact the Gettysburg Police (334-1168) and Safety and Security (337-6912).

Additional Safety Suggestions:

When walking, walk in the middle of the sidewalk and walk facing oncoming traffic.

Try not to overload yourself with packages or other items. Keep your hands as free as possible.

Do not wear music headphones while walking or jogging.

Do not read while walking or standing on a sidewalk – be alert and attentive to your surroundings.

When encountering someone who seems to be out of place or who exhibits inappropriate or unacceptable behaviors, be alert and try to mentally capture as much physical descriptive information as possible. Move to a safe location (preferably a public space where other people tend to gather) and notify the police immediately.

Courtesy of William Lafferty-S&S

Dear Campus Community Member,

The Gettysburg Borough Police Department informed Safety and Security early this morning, Sunday, September 19th, that they had identified and subsequently arrested the suspect involved in the on-campus sexual offense incidents referred to in the most recent campus safety alert and subsequent Gettysburgian article. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. This additional information will be promptly posted on the campus digests.

Sincerely – Bill Lafferty

Bill Lafferty
Director of Safety and Security

Interim Director of Greek Organizations
Gettysburg College
300 North Washington Street

College Union Building/Campus Box 399

Gettysburg, PA 17325-1486
(Phone) 717-337-6321

(Emergency Contact) 717-337-6912

(Fax) 717-337-6906

Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff:

The College has been contacted by some off-campus organizations wishing to continue their protest of the installation of the John Sims art exhibit and the artist’s representation of the Confederate flag. Specifically, the Sons of Confederate Veterans are planning three protests in the coming days. Two small protests are scheduled for this coming Thursday, September 16th, and Saturday, September 18th. An additional protest is tentatively scheduled for the final weekend of the exhibit, either September 25th or September 26th.

The protest scheduled for Thursday, September 16th, will take place on public property near the intersection of Lincoln and College Avenues from 4 to 7pm. The remaining protestlocations are not yet finalized.

The Office of Safety and Security in conjunction with the Borough police are preparing for the situation. We are committed to the safety and well-being of all members of the campus community. The local police are responsible for public property; they are responsible for designating the protests sites, on public property, where demonstrators may congregate.

For your convenience in traveling the campus, we will keep you apprised of future protest plans and their location.

We continue to encourage you to avoid any confrontations with demonstrators. The best course of action would be to walk away from any confrontation and report any concerns to Safety and Security immediately.

Bill Lafferty

Bill Lafferty
Director of Safety and Security

Interim Director of Greek Organizations
Gettysburg College
300 North Washington Street

College Union Building/Campus Box 399

Gettysburg, PA 17325-1486
(Phone) 717-337-6321

(Emergency Contact) 717-337-6912

(Fax) 717-337-6335

Dear Campus Community Member,

The Department of Safety and Security and Gettysburg Borough Police are looking for your assistance with respect to any information you might have regarding recent incidents that have occurred both on and off-campus involving an unidentified white male who has approached several young women from behind, grabbed and fondled them, and hurriedly left the scene on foot.

During the Spring 2004 Semester, Safety and Security received two separate reports from female students who were grabbed inappropriately by this unidentified white male. Both of these incidents occurred in the 100 block of West Lincoln Avenue (near the “pizza house”).

During June of this year, the police reported several similar incidents occurring within the Borough of Gettysburg. The police have subsequently released incident information and a composite to both the print and television media. These incidents did not involve students, but it is believed that the suspect is the same person.

This week, two additional incidents have been reported to the police and Safety and Security. The first incident occurred on Thursday, September 2^nd, 2004, at approximately 10:45am, on the sidewalk of East Lincoln Avenue. The second incident occurred on Sunday, September 5^th, 2004, at approximately midnight on Race Horse Alley near the 7-11 convenience store.

The suspect has been described as a white male, between 5’8″ and 5’10″ tall, thin to average build, late twenties to early/late thirties, an apparent shaved head or bald on top with very closely cropped hair on the sides and back of his head, tanned skin, brown eyebrows, and no distinguishing marks, tattoos, or facial hair. At this time, Safety and Security has no information indicating that this person is a student, but we suspect he may reside or park on Lincoln Avenue or Broadway.

Safety Suggestions: When possible; walk with a group of friends when traveling off-campus or when walking around at night; walk in well lighted areas; avoid alleys, paths, and/or dark streets; be alert to your surroundings; and when encountering someone who seems to be out of place or who exhibits inappropriate or unacceptable behaviors, be alert and try to mentally capture as much physical descriptive information as possible. This information will prove beneficial to Safety and Security and/or the police when conducting a follow-up investigation of the reported incident.

If you or someone you know has any information related to these incidents that could prove useful in our investigative efforts, we are asking you to contact us at 337-6912. You can also report information to Safety and Security anonymously by calling the anonymous tips hotline at: 1-877-706-2525, or by completing the anonymous tips form located on Safety and Security’s WebPages.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Bill Lafferty
Director of Safety and Security

Dear Campus Community Member,

On Wednesday, May 5th, 2004, around 9:30pm, a student reported to safety and security that she observed a suspicious male within the Chapel. Security officers responded and made contact with the male. The male has been positively identified as Eli Benard Schiery of Gettysburg. Eli eluded Safety and Security and local borough police officers. The borough police are looking for Eli for trespassing on private property and eluding law enforcement officials. Eli has been known to use the following aliases: Terry Forbes, Terry Watson, Eli Watson, Terry Little, and Chris White. Eli has been on campus before. He has been observed sleeping within the College Union Building and he has frequented the campus Chapel. He was additionally removed from one of our fraternities by the fraternity membership.

It is believed by Safety and Security that Eli may be involved in a few recent larceny/petty theft cases that have occurred on-campus.

Eli is described as a light skinned African American male, 26 years of age, 6’2″ tall, approximately 160 pounds, closely cut brown hair, brown eyes, with a 4″ scar in the middle of his back.

Safety and Security and the local police are looking for your assistance. If you or someone you know has any information related to this incident that could prove useful in our investigative efforts, we are asking you to contact us at 337-6912.

You can also report information to Safety and Security anonymously by calling the anonymous tips hotline at: 1-877-706-2525, or by completing the anonymous tips form located on safety and security’s WebPages at: http://www.gettysburg.edu/college_life/safety/reportcrime/anonymous2a.html.

If you observe this individual on-campus, contact Safety and Security immediately at 337-6911.

Thank you.
Sincerely,
Bill Lafferty
Director of Safety and Security

Courtesy of Safety & Security Director, Bill Lafferty May 6th, 2004