GaryVanZenderenJamestown (CSi, University of Jamestown)  The University of Jamestown Wednesday issued a statement concerning the arrest of Dean of Students, Gary Van Zinderen.

“The University of Jamestown is aware of allegations filed against Dean of Students, Gary Van Zinderen.

Dean, Van Zinderen, has requested and been granted leave to allow him adequate personal time to resolve this personal matter.   The University does not comment on matters of a personal nature. The University will review the status of the allegations at the end of the leave period, being mindful of Dean Van Zinderen’s campus responsibilities.”

Reported previously…

Jamestown (CSi) – University of Jamestown, Dean of Students, Gary Van Zinderen was arrested in Jamestown on February 21st.

Police Chief Scott Edinger, says police were called to the scene at  a Northeast Jamestown location about 5:28 PM.

Van Zinderen was charged with Simple Assault and released on February 24th.

The report says the 43 year-old woman, whose name was not released, received injuries to one of her legs.

Police records indicate, Van Zinderen allegedly bruised his wife’s thigh with a suitcase while picking up children at her home on Friday.

Van Zinderen is free on bond and no new court date has been set for his case