News Summary
Authorities have arrested 31-year-old Raymond Willis Lunn for an attempted rape incident at Johns Hopkins University. Lunn, a registered sex offender with a long criminal history, is charged with assault and attempted rape. The incident occurred on October 18 when Lunn approached a female student under the pretense of asking for directions before attempting to assault her. The prompt response from the community and increased police presence aims to enhance campus safety amid student concerns over violent crimes.
Baltimore—Authorities have announced the arrest of 31-year-old Raymond Willis Lunn in connection with an attempted rape incident that occurred on the Johns Hopkins University campus. Lunn was taken into custody on Tuesday, October 21, following the attempt reported on Saturday, October 18, near the 3100 block of Wyman Park Drive. He is being charged with assault and attempted rape.
Lunn has a long criminal history, being a registered sex offender with previous convictions that include attempted rape, armed robbery, kidnapping, assault, burglary, and auto theft. Described as a repeat violent offender, he has served multiple prison sentences for his crimes.
The identification of Lunn came after investigators received an invaluable tip from the community, which led to his apprehension. The attempted rape incident involved Lunn approaching a female student while pretending to ask for directions. As she walked away, he attempted to remove her clothing. A passerby intervened during the attack, prompting Lunn to flee the scene.
Prior to Lunn’s identification and arrest, the Baltimore Police Department had released surveillance images of a person of interest related to the case. In response to this troubling event, police increased their presence on the Johns Hopkins campus to enhance safety for students.
Students expressed their concerns regarding campus safety, recalling previous instances of violent crimes and advocating for enhanced security measures. The incident has raised alarms among the student population, highlighting fears related to personal safety in the area.
Johns Hopkins University President Ronald Daniels voiced his distress about the incident, stressing the importance of community safety and acknowledging the prompt response from law enforcement. As the situation develops, authorities are also looking into any potential links between Lunn and other sexual assault cases in the vicinity.
In light of the incident, the Baltimore Police Department has announced that they encourage potential victims or anyone with information to reach out to their sex crimes unit at 410-396-2076.
This incident comes amid ongoing discussions about campus security measures and protocols at universities nationwide. Alarmed by the attempted assault, both students and community members are hopeful that the police’s responsiveness and increased security measures will foster a safer environment for all.
Residents and students of Baltimore are left to grapple with the unsettling nature of the events, emphasizing the need for vigilance and continued dialog around safety measures on and around the university campus.
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Additional Resources
- WBAL TV: Attempted Rape Investigation Update
- Wikipedia: Johns Hopkins University
- CBS News: Repeat Offender Arrested
- Google Search: Johns Hopkins University safety measures
- Baltimore Sun: Attempted Rape at JHU
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Safety Measures in Universities
- Hoodline: Baltimore Police Arrest Suspect
- Google News: Johns Hopkins University attempted rape
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