CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday 08-04-06, and Tuesday 08-08-06. 211 E. 7th Street Driving While Intoxicated: A UTPD Officer observed a non-UT subject driving a motorcycle the wrong way on a one-way street. After stopping the motorcycle, the subject dismounted, staggered and stumbled towards the officer. It was observed by the officer that the subject had extremely bloodshot eyes and a very strong odor of alcohol on her breath. The officer, determining that the subject was intoxicated, took her into custody and transported her to Central Booking. Occurred on 08-05-2006, at 2:32 AM. 2600 Guadalupe Driving While Intoxicated: A black Honda was observed swerving in and out of the lane of traffic it was traveling in, and disregarding a stop light. During the investigation, the officer observed that the driver had extremely bloodshot eyes and a very strong odor of alcohol on her breath. The driver stated that she was coming from a friend’s party. The officer, determining that the subject was intoxicated, took her into custody and transported her to Central Booking. Occurred on 08-05-2006, at 3:17 AM. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Graffiti: White paint was used to write a word on a pillar in the parking garage. Removal cost: $50.00. Discovered on 08-05-2006, at 3:28 AM. 2100 San Jacinto Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: Two underage non-UT subjects were observed sleeping in their vehicle with the passenger door open. Both subjects had the odor of alcohol on their breaths, and stated that they had just come from a party. An open bottle of vodka was seen in the vehicle. One citation was issued, other charges are pending. Both subjects were released into the custody of an adult. Occurred on 08-05-2006, at 4:50 AM. BLANTON DORMITORY, 2500 University Public Intoxication: A UT subject was reported passed out on the floor of a stall in a first floor men’s restroom. When officers arrived, they observed the evidence of an extreme physical reaction to the over-consumption of alcohol around the subject. The subject was transported to a local hospital for alcohol poisoning. Occurred on 08-06-2006, at 1:22 AM. 2300 San Jacinto Driving While Intoxicated/Possession of Marijuana: A blue Nissan was observed running a stop sign. During the investigation, the officer noted a strong smell of alcohol on the driver’s breath, and observed an alcoholic beverage in the car’s console. The driver gave a false date of birth, purporting her to be an adult, and failed to pass a standardized field sobriety test. The driver was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point that she was driving while intoxicated. While preparing her vehicle for towing, a baggie containing marijuana was found in the car. The driver was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on 08-06-2006, at 1:57 AM. 2000 University Driving While Intoxicated: A shirtless non-UT subject was seen standing up through the sunroof of a white Honda and yelling at passing vehicles while the driver and passenger of the Honda tried to quiet her down. During the investigation, it was determined that the driver of the vehicle was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was driving while intoxicated. She was taken into custody and transported to Central Booking; other charges on the passengers are pending. Occurred on 08-06-2006, at 2:36 AM. UNION BUILDING, #4 West Mall Graffiti: Black paint was used to write a word on an outside door. Removal Cost: $50.00 Discovered on 08-06-2006 at 2:23 PM. PERRY CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 E. 21st Street Criminal Trespass: A non-UT subject was observed sleeping on a couch on the fifth floor of the library. The subject was recognized from the night before when he was given a criminal trespass warning. This time, he was transported to Central Booking for Criminal Trespass. Occurred on 08-08-2006 at 12:28 AM. 2600 Red River Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed staggering and stumbling into the roadway as he walked down the sidewalk. During the investigation, the officer observed that the subject had extremely bloodshot eyes and a very strong odor of alcohol on his breath. The officer determined that the subject was intoxicated and took the subject into custody and transported him to Central Booking, where he urinated on himself. Occurred on: 8-08-06, at 1:42 AM. **CRIME TIP: Isn’t alcohol fun? Of today’s reports, seven out of ten relate to peoples lack of control of bodily functions, driving while impaired, and other dangerous behavior brought on by the over-consumption of alcohol. We are fortunate no one was injured. It is up to each one of us to be responsible for our behavior if we go out to “party.” Plan ahead- take a taxi, designate a driver, or phone a friend. Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 116 alarm calls, 2 medical emergency calls, 3 suspicious activity reports, 10 key assists, 14 unsecured door reports, and issued 3 criminal trespass warnings between 8-04-06 and 8-08-06. If you are a faculty or staff member that has been affected by a crime, the UT Employee Assistance Program (471-3366) is available for counseling and referrals to other appropriate services. http://www.utexas.edu/hr/eap/ To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html Defensive Driving: Learn Defensive Driving from a UTPD Police Officer. UTPD generally schedules a Defensive Driving Class approximately once a month - based on need. The classes meet in the University Police Building http://www.utexas.edu/police/contact/map.html, Room 1.318, located at 2201 Robert Dedman Dr (east of Memorial Stadium). The cost for the course is $25.00 (check or cash) payable on class date. If paying in cash, please bring the exact amount because change may not be available. You will also need to bring your driver's license. For more information, to check for the next available class time or to register on-line go to: http://www.utexas.edu/police/services/defensive_driving.php RAD Program For Women, Now Available (Classes are FREE) Advanced RAD Classes Being Held for RAD Class Graduates The RAD program is a 16-hour course of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques course for women that covers assault prevention and risk reduction while progressing on to basic hands-on defense training. http://www.utexas.edu/police/rad/ Summer 06 and Fall 06 class schedule on line now. Contact UT Police at 471-4441 if you have any information regarding any of the above incidents or call 911 regarding suspicious persons, suspicious activities or crime. Your call may help solve or prevent a crime. Campus Watch comments should be directed to Officer Darrell Halstead at 512-232-9634 or Darrell.halstead@austin.utexas.edu . Prepared by PM
