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Two Reports of Stalking and Fondling Trigger NKU's Fifth Warning of the Semester

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On November 7, 2025, Northern Kentucky University Police issued a timely warning after receiving two reports of stalking and fondling on campus, in which victims described repeated unwanted contact and physical touching without consent. Police Chief John Gaffin said a suspect had been identified and the investigation remained active.

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TIMELY WARNING: NKU Police have received two reports of stalking and fondling that occurred on campus. Victims reported repeated unwanted contact and physical touching without consent. A suspect has been identified and the investigation is ongoing. If you have information or have experienced similar conduct, contact NKU Police.

This text has been reconstructed from news coverage and may not reflect the exact original wording.

Reconstruction based on The Northerner's account that the November 7, 2025 email cited repeated unwanted contact and physical touching without consent across two reports.
Correctly a timely warning (cleryCategory 'timely-warning'): a continuing-threat Clery crime notification rather than an imminent-danger emergency notification.
NKU is in Highland Heights in the Greater Cincinnati area, which observes Eastern time — unlike western Kentucky campuses on Central time.
Context

Background

Stalking is among the most underreported Clery crimes, so a campus timely warning that names it explicitly is notable. According to The Northerner, NKU Police issued the warning after two reports of stalking and fondling, with victims describing repeated unwanted contact and nonconsensual touching. Chief John Gaffin said police were actively investigating and had identified a suspect but could not release details given the sensitive circumstances. The Northerner noted it was the fifth timely warning of the semester. NKU documents its timely warnings as part of its Clery Act compliance, and the case shows how the timely-warning mechanism is used for ongoing interpersonal threats, not just shootings or robberies.
Outcome
A suspect was identified and NKU Police said the matter was under active investigation, with no further details released due to the sensitive circumstances. The warning was issued under the Clery Act to inform the campus community.
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Sources

  1. Student Paper
    NKU issues timely warning following reports of stalking and fondling on campus - The Northerner
    thenortherner.com
  2. Official
    Timely Warnings - Inside NKU - Northern Kentucky University
    inside.nku.edu
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