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Man arrested for aggravated assault on ISU campus

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POCATELLO — A 24-year-old man living in an Idaho State University apartment complex was arrested for aggravated assault early Thursday morning.

Ahmad Hamoud Aldawish was taken into custody around midnight after allegedly assaulting a female victim, Pocatello police spokeswoman Dianne Brush said.

Police took the suspect into custody after obtaining a search warrant for the apartment at 1001 Sam Nixon Drive.

It is unclear if the victim and suspect knew each other, as well as what events led to the altercation. No other details are being released about the crime due to its status as a pending investigation, Brush said.

Idaho State University released the following statement about the incident:

“Idaho State University is assisting the Pocatello Police Department in their investigation of a reported assault in an apartment unit on the ISU campus. A suspect was immediately taken into custody following the complaint, and victim resources, including counseling, were provided on the scene. All inquiries about the incident will be referred to the Pocatello Police Department.

The ISU Student Conduct Code has more information about what constitutes a violation and possible sanctions if a student is found responsible. Due to federal privacy laws, the University, however, cannot talk about any actions, pending or contemplated, against a specific student who has been taken into custody.

The troubling nature of this incident is not reflective of ISU’s values. As an institution, we work hard to create and maintain an environment that is safe for all of our students. We take claims of misconduct and criminal misbehavior very seriously and fully investigate all reported allegations.”

Aldawish is being held at the Bannock County Jail.

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