Police say WKU student faces charges of unlawful imprisonment

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Western Kentucky University police are investigating an incident that occurred on campus Friday evening.

Police told us they are investigating unlawful detention. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. Friday in an on-campus greenhouse near Snell Hall. Police said they learned that at that location, a man allegedly approached the victim and began talking to her before she tried to leave and he grabbed her and stopped her from leaving.

According to police, the victim has minor injuries and refused treatment. The victim reportedly ran to the WKU Apartments in Midtown, where she called police.

According to WKU Police, WKU student Davaughn Johnson was arrested near Cherry Hall on campus.

Johnson is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, unlawful imprisonment and fourth-degree assault.

Police say the victim had just graduated.

We will continue to provide additional information as it becomes available.