Overview
- James Vandenberg, a 19-year-old freshman, was arrested Saturday at an on-campus dorm and booked on a rape charge before posting a $100,000 surety bond and being released.
- This arrest follows an Oct. 12 arrest of student Aaron Christian on charges that included rape and aggravated domestic battery, making two alleged campus sex-crime arrests in October.
- Wichita State University and campus police say investigations are ongoing and the university has reiterated that it takes reports of sexual assault seriously and offers Title IX and counseling support.
- Details about the two alleged incidents remain limited in public records, and media attention to Vandenberg’s smiling mugshot has heightened student and community concern.
- Campus police logs show prior reports in February 2026, and the recent arrests could lead to tighter scrutiny of WSU safety policies, reporting procedures, and support for survivors.