Day/date: January 27, 1988





                              RANGER ACTIVITIES DIVISION
                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Incident type: Sexual Assault
Log number: 88-15
Date/time of incident: 1/7, 830 pm   Date/time received: 1/27, 7 am
Park: Chamizal                           Location: Not given
Reported by: Earl Hill, RAD, SWRO
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD, WASO

Summary:
A ranger on foot patrol in the park came across a young Mexican female who
was limping and crying. Investigation revealed that the woman, who was an
illegal alien, had been sexually assaulted by an unknown assailant on the
grounds of the park. The Border Patrol and El Paso Police Department
responded and took charge of the case. The woman v/as taken to a city
hospital for examination. No further information is available.

Persons involved:
Name                                 Address             DOB or age
                                  *** Not given ***

                              

                              RANGER ACTIVITIES DIVISION
                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Incident type: Sexual Assault
Log number: 88-16
Date/time of incident: 1/21                        Date/time received: 1/27, 7 am
Park: Joshua Tree       Location: Backcountry
Reported by: Herb Gercke, RAD, WRO
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD, WASO

Summary:
A fifteen-year-old female was sexually assaulted while on a group Outward
Bound excursion in the park. The suspect, a sixteen-year-old male with a
prior history of rape, was arrested for rape and sexual battery. He was a
member of the group, and made a total confession to park ranger investigators
on the 24th, when the incident was reported. The suspect was arrested by
Riverside Sheriff's Office and is in the county juvenile center.

Persons involved:
Name                                 Address             DOB or age
                                 *** Not given ***



                              RANGER ACTIVITIES DIVISION
                                 FIELD INCIDENT REPORT

Incident type: Suspected Bomb
Log number: 88-17
Date/time of incident: 1/26, 230 pro.  Date/time received: 1/27, 9 am
Park: Lafayette                        Location: Not given
Reported by: Dave Blackburn, RAD, NCRO
Received by: Bill Halainen, RAD, WASO

Summary:
A suspicious-looking suitcase was found in Lafayette Park. A USPP bomb dog
was brought in, and had a positive reaction to the suitcase. The Washington
Metro PD bomb unit responded; Park Police and MPD closed Pennsylvania Avenue
between 15th and 17th streets and rerouted pedestrian traffic. The suitcase
did not contain explosives, but chemicals of an unknown type were found
within. Those chemicals are now being analyzed. Investigators are also
trying to determine who owns the suitcase and who left it in the park. The
area was declared safe at 3:35 pm and reopened to traffic.

Persons involved:
Name                                 Address             DOB or age
                                 *** Unknown ***