Search warrant ties Milwaukee man to Marquette student sexual assault and armed robbery near campus

Suspect held but not charged as investigators cite evidence recovered during a search

A 28-year-old Milwaukee man was taken into custody in connection with the reported sexual assault and armed robbery of a Marquette University student near campus, based on details contained in a search warrant and jail booking records. As of Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, no criminal charges had been filed publicly in Milwaukee County Circuit Court in the case.

The investigation centers on an incident reported in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 18, near the 900 block of North 14th Street. Campus police said a male suspect approached a female student, displayed a weapon, sexually assaulted her and took property before fleeing north on foot. The student was transported to a hospital for treatment.

What the search warrant describes

Investigators sought a search warrant after developing information tying a residence to a suspect matching the description provided by the victim and circulated in campus safety alerts. The suspect description released by campus police included a Black male believed to be 20 to 30 years old, about 6 feet tall with a slim build and black braided hair, wearing a tan hoodie, blue medical mask, black pants and black shoes.

In reporting summarized in the warrant, officers canvassing the area later focused on a home on Highland Avenue. The warrant narrative describes investigators observing items consistent with evidence being sought in the case, including a tan outer garment and a firearm located under a porch. Police detained a man at the residence after noting he matched the physical description provided during the investigation.

Custody status and prior warrants noted in court records

Booking records show the suspect named in the warrant is being held at the Milwaukee County Jail. The search-warrant narrative also indicates the man was already wanted on two open arrest warrants tied to alleged offenses dating to 2023.

Because formal charges in the Marquette-area assault case had not been announced by prosecutors, the suspect’s name is being withheld pending a court filing that identifies him and the allegations he faces. Under Wisconsin criminal procedure, a search warrant supports evidence collection and investigative steps; it is not itself a charging document and does not establish guilt.

Support resources and safety information for the campus community

Marquette University maintains a Title IX and student civil rights compliance office and has published guidance for students seeking medical care, confidential advocacy and counseling following sexual misconduct. The university also encourages community members with information about the Feb. 18 incident to contact the Marquette University Police Department.

• Incident date: Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
• Location reported by campus police: 900 block of North 14th Street near campus
• Allegations reported by campus police: armed robbery and sexual assault
• Current status: suspect in custody; charging decision not yet publicly filed

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, confidential support is available through campus and community advocacy and counseling services, and emergency assistance is available by calling 911.