According to a police report from the Monmouth Police Department, 21-year-old Mark Thomas Mullaney was arrested at 830 East Broadway, Monmouth College’s Poling Hall, on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 10:32 a.m., for assault and disorderly conduct. The arrest occurred the Thursday prior to the start of Monmouth College’s fall break.

Mullaney was a Monmouth College senior and a third year resident assistant (RA), and this year Mullaney was placed in the Harding House of Founders Village. Mullaney also served as a member of the Monmouth College pipe band.

Sergeant Derrick Johnston of the Monmouth Police Department stated that the call to the authorities was made by a member of Monmouth College personnel.

According to State’s Attorney Albert “Chip” Algren, Monmouth College later requested that formal charges against Mullaney be dropped.

In an interview with Jacquelyn Condon, vice president for student life and dean of students, Condon stated that she could not release any information regarding the possibility of Mullaney having been expelled from the College, whether or not Mullaney has been fired from his position as an RA or the name of the individual or individuals to whom the assault was against. This information is tied directly to Mullaney’s educational records, of which all content is protected under The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

When contacted to comment on the situation, Mullaney declined to disclose any details due to what he cited as legal reasons.

A few students have noticed Mullaney’s absence from campus since the event. Senior Ryan Bland noted that Mullaney was his RA in  Harding House this semester but claims that Mullaney’s job has now been taken over by senior Tim Doubek. Doubek formerly served as an RA in Graham Hall.

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