Illinois College Student Charged With Attacking Woman in His Dorm Room

An Illinois college student was arrested and charged with strangling a woman in his campus dorm room and attacking her with a deadly weapon.

Lake Forest Police did not provide details of the assault, but siad Luca Vulpescu, 22, was charged with aggravated battery, aggravated assault, and battery. He was released without bond after an initial court appearance on Saturday.

Deputy Police Chief Kevin Zelk said the attacker and the woman were acquaintances, and it was not a random attack.

“I cannot elaborate on the nature of the offenses at this time, as the investigation is still ongoing,” Zelk told Lake and McHenry County Scanner.

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Police did not say if the woman was a student or provide an update on her condition.

Vulpescu was given several conditions for his release, including having no contact with his victim and staying in the state, and he was band from the school campus.

He’s due in court again on March 24.

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[Featured image: Luca Vulpescu/police handout]