Suspect Arrested in UNLV Sexual Assault

36-year-old Jordan Grady charged with multiple felonies after alleged on-campus attack

Apr. 16, 2026 at 6:55pm

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The University of Nevada, Las Vegas University Police Department, working with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, have arrested a suspect accused of sexually assaulting a UNLV student in her apartment on April 14. The 36-year-old suspect, Jordan Grady, was identified through surveillance footage and arrested just before midnight on April 15. Grady now faces charges including burglary with a deadly weapon, assault, battery, first-degree kidnapping, coercion, and open gross lewdness.

Why it matters

This incident has shaken the UNLV community and raised concerns about campus safety. The university and local law enforcement have vowed to support the victim and continue collaborative efforts to protect students and staff.

The details

According to police, the suspect broke into the victim's apartment on the UNLV campus, where he sexually assaulted her at knifepoint. Authorities reviewed evidence at the crime scene and identified Jordan Grady as the suspect through surveillance video. Grady was arrested just before midnight on April 15.

  • The assault occurred on April 14.
  • Grady was arrested just before midnight on April 15.

The players

Jordan Grady

A 36-year-old suspect who was arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection with the sexual assault of a UNLV student.

UNLV University Police Department

The campus police department that partnered with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department to investigate the sexual assault and apprehend the suspect.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that collaborated with the UNLV University Police Department on the investigation and arrest of the suspect.

Arnold Vasquez

The Chief of the UNLV University Police Department, who expressed the university's commitment to supporting the victim and protecting the campus community.

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What they’re saying

“It is extremely unfortunate and unacceptable that this incident occurred at all, much less on our campus. Rest assured that UNLV leadership, UPD, LVMPD and all our law enforcement partners are committed to support the victim through this terrible incident and will continue to work collaboratively to protect and safeguard the communities we serve.”

— Arnold Vasquez, UNLV University Police Department Chief

What’s next

Grady is set to appear in court on April 17.

The takeaway

This incident has underscored the importance of campus safety and the need for continued collaboration between universities and local law enforcement to protect students and staff. The UNLV community is rallying to support the victim and ensure that justice is served.