Woman Filed False Report About Sexual Assault: Oswego Police

OSWEGO, IL — An Oswego woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted in Oswego last month made the story up, according to police. On Thursday, police said an investigation into claims made by the 20-year-old woman revealed the story was false. On the afternoon of April 5, Oswego police responded to a woman's report that she had been assaulted while walking in the 0-100 block of West Jackson Street.

Police secured the scene and canvassed that area before issuing a press release stating that the incident was under investigation and that authorities did not believe the public was in danger. The woman was also taken to an area hospital for examination.

"During the subsequent investigation, police determined through statements obtained and evidenced collected that the incident did not occur," Oswego police said Thursday, adding that "after a comprehensive and thorough investigation," investigators concluded that the woman filed a false police report.

The woman, identified as Savannah L. Andrews of the 0-100 block of Van Buren Street, has been charged with felony disorderly conduct. Police said Andrews has not been arrested but is scheduled to appear in Kendall County court on May 21.

"The Oswego Police Department is committed to the safety of the public at all times and strives for the open and transparent reporting of crime while maintaining accuracy and sensitivity," police said in a statement. "Oswego Police treat all reports of crime seriously, investigating them fully before reaching a conclusion."

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