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UTC Community:
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, at approximately 1:59 AM, the UTC Police Department received a report of a possible Aggravated Assault by Poisoning (commonly referred to as “drink spiking”). The victim, a UTC student, last recalled being at a party that occurred at an off-campus location. The victim sought medical attention at a local emergency room.
Overnight, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) reported similar incidents at one or more off-campus locations. The victim in one of the reported incidents, an unaffiliated person, last recalled being at Shady’s Bar (1402 Cemetery Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408). The victim reported having been drugged and assaulted. A suspect was quickly identified and taken into custody by CPD.
These crimes are actively under investigation by the Chattanooga Police Department and UTC Police Department. If you have any information about these incidents, please call the UTC Police Department at (423) 425-HELP/4357.
What is Drink Spiking?
Drink spiking is when an individual, non-consensually and discretely, adds alcohol or drugs (legal or illegal) to your drink without your knowledge. This is often done with the intent of assaulting or otherwise harming the victim. It is against the law and University policy.
If your drink is spiked, please remember that this is not your fault. You are the only one who should get to make choices related to your body.
Safety Tips:
Drink Spiking
Avoid leaving your drink unattended.
Keep your drink in your hand, if possible.
If you lose track of a drink, dump it out and get a fresh one.
Do not accept a drink from anyone you don’t know and trust.
Avoid situations where people are sharing drinks.
General
Be alert and aware of your surroundings.
Follow your instincts. Safety is the priority.
If you feel you are in danger, take action. Move away from the threat, cross the street, increase your pace, or run to safety.
Report all suspicious activity (persons, vehicles, and activities), even if you are not directly threatened, to the UTC Police Department at (423) 425-HELP/4357.
If you or someone you know is a victim of a crime, we encourage you to report the incident as soon as possible. This allows for appropriate measures to be taken for your safety and the safety of others.
Reporting & Resources:
Report a crime on-campus
From any cellular or off-campus telephone, call (423) 425-HELP/4357.
From any on-campus telephone, dial 911.
Press the “HELP” button at any Blue Light Call Box or Emergency Call Box.
Report a crime off-campus
From any telephone, dial 911.
UTC Resources
UTCares: (423) 425-CARE/2273.
Counseling Center: (423) 425-4438.
Office of the Dean of Students: (423) 425-4761
Office of Student Outreach & Support: (423) 425-2299.
Survivor Advocacy Services: (423) 425-5648.
Office of Title IX Compliance / Title IX Coordinator: (423) 425-4255.
Chattanooga / Hamilton County Resources
Chattanooga Police Department – Victim Services: (423) 643-5351.
District Attorney’s Office for the 11th Judicial District – Victim/Witness Coordinator: (423) 209-7400.
Partnership for Families, Children, and Adults – Rape Crisis Center: (423) 755-2700.
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