Teenager sexually assaulted at Ann Arbor hotel, police say
A 15-year-old Ann Arbor girl reported Thursday she was sexually assaulted by at least one man she knows at a Washtenaw Avenue hotel, Ann Arbor police said.
The victim was admitted to St. Joseph Mercy Hospital, where Ypsilanti police responded at 8:33 p.m. to interview her while her parents were present.
She told Ypsilanti police she "woke up" in Ypsilanti near Washtenaw Avenue and North Mansfield Street, a police incident log said.
Ann Arbor police detectives are awaiting toxicology results to determine whether the victim was given drugs, said police spokeswoman Lt. Angella Abrams.
The assault occurred sometime after 9 p.m. Wednesday at A Victory Inn and Suites hotel in the 3700 block of Washtenaw Avenue, police said.
Police are working to identify the man. So far, no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information can call the Ann Arbor Police Department's confidential tip line at (734) 794-6939.
Editor's note: Information about the location of the hotel has been corrected. Police originally provided an incorrect block number.
Comments
ronn oneal
Sun, Feb 28, 2010 : 3:14 a.m.
I have girls and wouldnt be suprised if they lie on someone to prevent yhemselves from being in trouble because thats what kids do.. Lie. Now for this victim, the guy involved thats a sex offender already, why are we not seeing his picture so the world will know how he looks, then if found innocent he can simply go back to normal life. (not) I hope the victim gets the help and supprt she needs and deserve because at any age assult is not excepted especially when womrn give it away free to cheap rite there on Mich.ave near burger king @ the bridge.
Mick52
Sat, Feb 6, 2010 : 3:05 p.m.
Lee, Thanks for responding to my post. I am not confused, the facts in the article were confusing because they made no sense. Thank you for updating it. Of course it is not your fault if AAPD gave the wrong info. However I would not suggest that "the roads 3200 block" is better than writing "the 3200 block of Washtenaw Ave" or better yet, the name of the hotel and its address. If a source tells you: the hotel on the 3200 block," ask them the name of the hotel, or look it up. Then readers who may have been there might recall something and call the AAPD tip line. Be specific, use facts. Also I see the article still says AAPD is working to "identify the man", although the victim stated she knows at least one man. So are there multiple assailants and the AAPD is trying to ID another? Specific details may help jostle the memory of readers who can help by calling in leads. -Mick (former cop with journalism degree).
tdw
Sat, Feb 6, 2010 : 8:58 a.m.
I think it maybe as I stated above I goggled 3200 wash A2 and it is much closer to Lamplighter( or Lamp Post?)
Lee Higgins
Sat, Feb 6, 2010 : 8 a.m.
Macabre Sunset, As you know, the height of the suspect came directly from the Amber Alert and the address of the hotel came directly from police.
tdw
Sat, Feb 6, 2010 : 7:52 a.m.
Macabre theres also one farther west on Wash (lamplighter I believe)that I think is one of those pay by the week places.The address do repeat on wash from Ypsi into A2 but I'm not sure where.Could this possiblely the place?
Macabre Sunset
Sat, Feb 6, 2010 : 1:32 a.m.
tdw, there is a little budget hotel right at the entrance to 23 South across the street from Arborland. It's in the 3700 block, though. Nothing up the street near the 3200 block as far as I know. They're really careless with the details on this one. First reporting one of the suspect's heights as a foot off, then this. But we have to assume when a 15-year-old is reporting a sexual assault that the police should be involved and the missing girl is in some danger. So, if the police and the blog here can get their acts together on the details, maybe someone who saw something can step forward.
shawnsbrain
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 10:59 p.m.
What is going on here? Certainly there is NO EXCUSE for any assault but if the "victim" is so young, can not drive, and ends up at a hotel, where were her parents on wednesday night when this happened? Wasn't it a school night? Did I miss something? Again, this whole situation is awful and my heart goes out to all involved. It just seems like it should have never been allowed to happen in the first place.
tdw
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 6:25 p.m.
As Ms Reed stated across from Arborland there are no hotels E of 23 on Washtenaw or packard for that matter
beaumont_slave
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 6:19 p.m.
where in this story does it say that this child and the amber alert who btw is visiting from canada... were together?..
Lee Higgins
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 6 p.m.
Mick, Thanks for reading the story. Sorry if you're confused. As the story states, the assault occurred at a "Washtenaw Avenue hotel." Ann Arbor police Lt. Angella Abrams said it occurred in the road's 3200 block. Sometimes, victims know people only by their "street" names or nicknames. In some cases, people grow up with other people and still don't know their real names. I don't know which hotel this allegedly occurred at. If you know anything else about this, feel free to give us a call. Thanks.
tdw
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 5:55 p.m.
@lumberg better check your facts one does not have to be arrested to be charged thats what warrants are for AS for the Amber alert Rankin went to the A2 police station about a hour ago.I mentioned this twice on the Alert srory but A2.com appearently is not paying attention or is not watching any news on T.V.
lumberg48108
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 5:43 p.m.
"Nicole Brown is a victim whether they arrest somebody or the person who did it is let go."... let go? They need to be arrested first before they are charged with a ctime. This is a person claiming something happened - as much as I hate the word, she alleging a crime -- it is not a fact! As more develops, it certainly appears something happened... but how is anyone, by definition, a victim, if it only their word? The Duke Lacrosse team had a victim too - and the prosecutor all but called them team criminals... How did that case develop?
Ms.Reed
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 5:35 p.m.
It's the hotel across from Arborland Mall
ezbngreen
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 5:34 p.m.
The two named in the amber alert as suspects. Does anyone know anything other than one is a Sex offender. I would be surprised if these to where not already repeat customers of MDOC.
Susan Montgomery
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 5:19 p.m.
Maybe it's the 3200 block of Washtenaw in Ypsi?
johnnya2
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 5:16 p.m.
There is definitely a victim. If she filed a complaint that makes her a victim. Nicole Brown is a victim whether they arrest somebody or the person who did it is let go. Once somebody claims something happen, they are classified as a victim. The police may bnot release details of the case for a variety of reasons including age, and the ability to apprehend the suspect. Even if they can not gather enough evidence to charge somebody, does not change her being a victim
Mick52
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 5:09 p.m.
I prefer to read a "news" story and end with fewer questions than when I began but not with this news source. First, the victim says she knows who the assailant was (para 1) but for some reason the AAPD is trying to identify the man (para 6). Why is this sentence in this story? I am fairly certain the AAPD got the ID from the victim, since she knows him. She was assaulted in a Washtenaw Ave hotel (para 1). But she woke up in Ypsilanti near Washtenaw Ave and North Mansfield? Since AAPD is investigating the assault occurred in A2. Then para 5 "...occurred sometime after 9 pm wed at the hotel in the road"s 3200 block." "the roads" 3200 block? That sure is clear. Washtenaw, Mansfield? What road? Why not just name the hotel? So which hotel? Perhaps I made a mistake searching maps but the 3200 block of Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor is near the intersection of Huron Parkway. Is there a hotel there? I do not recall any. Typo maybe? Could it be 3900 block of Washtenaw. I can see how that could occur, 2 and 9 being so close to each other on the keyboard. So we don't know where this happened, "other than a hotel in the roads 3200 block." The Ann Arbor News was pretty bad during its last two years, but this is not an improvement. Is this supposed to read as a mystery? How is anyone supposed to call in a tip unless a news article can give an accurate location along with a time of offense so people who were there might have seen something?
Ms.Reed
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 5:06 p.m.
they just named the two guys in the Breaking news report. Amber Alert issued for 14-year-old Ypsilanti girl. These are the same guys that the police want to question in both of these cases.
Lee Higgins
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 5:01 p.m.
Here's our story on the Amber Alert: http://www.annarbor.com/news/amber-alert-issued-for-14-year-old-ypsilanti-girl/
tdw
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 4:54 p.m.
lumberg Thats really streching things being addmitted to the hosipital does suggest a crime had occured
Ms.Reed
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 4:48 p.m.
Also, this girl was with a friend who is still missing. They just issued a amber alert for her. Her name is Selena Riggins she is only 14 years old. Last seen with two African American males in their early 20's in the Ypsi/Ann Arbor area. She has been missing since Wednesday night.
lumberg48108
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 4:39 p.m.
all solid points - but right now, there is "victim" - just a statement from a person who claims something was done to her by someone else... once there are charges levied, then one can reasonably assume there is evidence to suggest a crime occured... annarbor.com aserting there is indeed a "victim" is indeed, aserting a crime was committed. That is not the case... no crime - no victim
srburns
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 4:29 p.m.
lumberg, It is a standard of ethical reporting that the names of sexual assault victims not be publicly reported without the victim's consent, especially if the victim is a minor as in this case. As far as not reporting the name of the suspect, the police investigation is ongoing. Often the police may have "identifying information" on a suspect (such as their name or where they live), but until they have enough evidence to get an arrest warrant (and enough evidence to make sure they have correctly used the identifying information, i.e. that they have the right person), they don't release the suspect's name. Doing so could alert the suspect to the investigation, and cause them to disappear or to harm someone else. Please don't assume that just because you don't have all the facts the case is fishy. It is that "blame the victim" mentality that makes so many victims of sexual assault hesitate to come forward.
lumberg48108
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 4:06 p.m.
"Two comments have been removed from this story, because they violated our moderation policy on blaming the victim." what victim? no names were given and this "crime" is based on a police report. No criminal charges have been filed. "Police are working to identify the man. So far, no arrests have been made." She said she new the man... how hard is it to identify him? There are reasons people are skeptical... this is only a report and nothing else - yet annarbor.com says there is a "victim"... interetsing
djm12652
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 3:49 p.m.
At least the victim's parents had the wherewithall to get to the hospital so the police could interview her. Hope she has a speedy recovery. And she may have been drugged? Well, duh...
Pete Bigelow
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 3:44 p.m.
Two comments have been removed from this story, because they violated our moderation policy on blaming the victim.
yadabuster
Fri, Feb 5, 2010 : 3:42 p.m.
Sounds awfully fishy to me.