CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 10-20-06 and Monday, 10-23-06. BRAZOS PARKING GARAGE, 200 East Martin Luther King Blvd Burglary of Motor Vehicle: Three dollars in quarters were stolen from a green Chrysler after a hole was cut into the convertible top. Loss value: $753.00. Occurred: between 10-15-06, at 5:00 Pm and 10-20-06, at 3:15 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: Burglars are looking for an opportunity to commit a theft. Items left inside a vehicle are often overlooked by the owner or the owner places little or no value on those items. A thief may see a small amount of pocket change inside a vehicle and taken that opportunity to look for other items that might be hidden. Take a few extra minutes, remove or conceal your property left inside a vehicle. This victim only lost $3.00 in quarters, but it will cost him $750.00 to replace the convertible top to his vehicle. BRAZOS PARKING GARAGE, 200 East Martin Luther King Blvd Criminal Mischief: An unknown tool was used to damage the driver's side door lock. It did not appear that entry had been made into the vehicle. Loss value: $250.00. Occurred: between 10-17-06, at 2:00 PM and 10-20-06, at 4:00 PM. JESTER EAST DORMITORY, 203 East 21st Street Assault / Interfering with Emergency Telephone Call: A UT student reported another UT student had assaulted her when she attempted to dial 911. The second UT student unplugged the cordless telephone from the wall forcing the first UT student to contact 911 on her cellular telephone. During the investigation, the second UT student admitted to the officer that he had assaulted his girlfriend when she attempted to contact 911. The subject was taken into custody for Assault / Interfering with Emergency Telephone Call and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 10-20-06, at 6:45 PM. PARKING LOT F-11, 2200 Block Speedway Leaving the Scene Collision: A non-UT subject witnessed a black Acura strike another Acura that was a legally parked and unattended vehicle. The driver of the black Acura then drove away without leaving any of the required information on the vehicle that had just been hit. The witnessed chased the striking vehicle and was able to obtain the license plate number. During the investigation, officers were able to identify the driver of the striking vehicle. Charges are pending. Loss value: $1,000.00. Occurred on: 10-21-06, at 9:40 PM. PARKING LOT 104, 1900 Block N. IH-35 Possession of a Controlled Substance: A UT police officer observed a subject sitting under a tree attempting to light an object. When the subject observed the officer he threw the object to the ground and began walking away. When the subject was stopped, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath. During the investigation, the officer asked the subject what he was doing. The subject replied, "Smoking Marijuana." The officer asked the subject for consent to search him. The officer discovered several white "rocks" rolled up in a gum wrapper. The officer took the subject into custody for Possession of a Controlled Substance and transported him to Central Booking. Occurred on: 10-21-06, at 3:30 AM. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101East 21st Street Theft: A Samsung cellular telephone and charger were stolen from a 2nd floor study desk after the former owner left the property unattended. Loss value: $50.00. Occurred on: 10-21-06, between 7:30 PM and 7:45 PM. PETER T. FLAWN ACADEMIC CENTER, #2 West Mall Theft: A blue colored mountain bicycle was stolen from the handrail after being secured with a self-locking cable lock. Loss value $50.00. Occurred on: 10-19-06, between 3: 00 PM and 9:00 PM. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: UT staff members reported a male subject entered into the first floor women's restroom. Prior to the arrival of the police officer, the subject left the women's restroom and walked into the main lobby were upon he began urinating on the floor. Once he had completed this bodily function, the subject began exhibiting the extreme physical signs for the over consumption of alcohol and added to the pool of urine. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the student's breath and learned that the student had been to a fraternity party. The student was issued a field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor and released to a sober roommate that agreed to watch the subject. Occurred on: 10-21-06, at 2:32 AM. 200 BLOCK WEST 6TH STREET Assault: A UT student and a non-UT subject were both observed involved in a free-for-all fight. After separating both combatants, officers observed that the UT student had a gash that was bleeding over his left eye. Austin EMS was notified and treated the student at the scene. During the investigation, a witness informed the officers that the non-UT subject attacked the UT student. The non-UT subject was taken into custody for Assault and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 10-21-06, at 2:17 AM. 300 BLOCK WEST 22ND STREET Public intoxication: A UT student was observed swaying back and forth as he stumbled attempting to navigate the sidewalk and roadway. The subject continued to have balance issues after being stopped by the police officer. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath. The subject informed the officer that he had only consumed 5 beers. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 10-22-06, at 5:08 AM. 400 BLOCK EAST DEAN KEETON Assist Outside Agency: UT police officers responded to smoke coming from underneath a bridge. When the officer arrived he observed two subjects walking away from the area. During the investigation, officers discovered two illegal knives and a club with a Maltese cross attached to it with a bike chain. As the officers were putting the fire out, two subjects returned to the area and informed the officers that the Austin Fire Department had been there earlier and warned them about having a cook fire. During the investigation, the officers discovered one subject had an outstanding outside agency warrant for Public Intoxication. The subject was taken into custody and transported to Central Booking. The illegal knives and club were confiscated. Occurred on: 10-21-06, at 9:50 AM. 400 BLOCK EAST 23rd STREET Possession of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle: A red Chevy was observed traveling the wrong way on a one-way street. During the investigation, the officer observed a one-liter bottle of Vodka on the back seat. The officer discovered that the driver was under the legal age of 21. The student was issued a field release citation for Possession of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle. Occurred on: 10-22-06, at 12:50 AM. 1900 BLOCK COLORADO STREET Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor: A white Chevy was observed traveling the wrong way on a one-way street. During the investigation, the officer detected a moderate odor of alcohol on the driver's breath. The driver stated that she was trying to pick up a friend that had called for a ride. The officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests to the driver and was unable to detect any clues for intoxication. The officer discovered that the driver was under the legal age of 21. The driver was issued a field release citation for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor. Occurred on: 10-22-06, at 1:26 AM. 2100 BLOCK ROBERT DEDMAN Public Intoxication: UT police officers observed a non-UT subject staggering in the roadway. Officers observed that the subject lacked the physical ability to control several bodily functions. During the investigation, officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath. Officers observed that the subject was having several balance issues while standing in front of the officer. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 10-21-06, at 11:37 PM. 2100 BLOCK SPEEDWAY Traffic Collision: According to a witness, a UT student lost control of his bicycle when he attempted to stop at the intersection, and re-discovered Newton's laws on Physics. The witness stated the student hit his head and lost consciousness. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a subject lying face down in the roadway. The student had cuts, abrasions and bruises on his face, hands and both arms. The student could not recall what had happened and told the officer, he felt like he was in a "dream" like state. The student was transported to a local area hospital. Occurred on: 10-21-06, at 3:21 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: Granted this is not a criminal act. This is a safety issue faced by many universities across the country. According to State law a bicycle is considered a motor vehicle, same a car, truck, or police vehicle and must obey the same traffic laws afforded to any vehicle (Chapter 13 Texas Driver's handbook). The problems faced by universities occur when individuals, riding a bike, think that the traffic laws do not apply to them. There a few traffic laws a bicyclist, in Texas, need not worry about are the insurance and seatbelt laws, everything else can be applied. The current point system attached to the Texas driver's license can be affected by citations issued to bicyclists running a stop sign, failing to yield, or any other moving traffic violation. On another topic, to avoid serious (head) injury consider wearing a helmet. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 77 alarm calls, 7 medical calls, 4 collision reports, 8 suspicious activity reports, and 15 unsecured door reports between 10-20-06 and 10-23-06. 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 DWH
