Call Box Stops Attempted Rape
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida State University (FSU) police arrested a rape suspect after the victim notified them using one of the school’s blue light emergency phones.
The alleged attempted assault occured early Saturday morning. A female student contacted FSU police using an emergency call box. After only a few minutes, the police searched for the suspect, 33-year-old James Jackson, and located him north of campus.
The alleged incident occurred when the suspect grabbed the victim from behind. She was able to fight back and run away.
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