CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Thursday, 06-14-07 and Monday, 06-18-07. ALMETRIS DUREN HALL, 2624 Whitis Ave Public Intoxication: A UT student was discovered passed out after having an extreme physical reaction to the over-consumption of alcohol. During the investigation, the officers observed that the subject was incoherent and needed medical treatment for alcohol poisoning. The subject was transported to a local area hospital and treated for alcohol poisoning. Occurred on: 6-15-07, at 2:30 AM. BRAZOS PARKING GARAGE, 200 East Martin Luther King Blvd. Graffiti: Seven inch letters, written in white ink, were discovered on the west side of the building. Loss value: $50.00. Discovered on: 6-18-07, at 5:14 AM. KINSOLVING DORMITORY, 2605 Whitis Ave. Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject approached the dormitory information desk and attempted to check into the dormitory. Several hours later, UT staff discovered the subject wandering the third floor without an escort. The subject was escorted out the restricted area. During the investigation, the subject informed the officer that he was attempting to register as a UT student and that he did not want anything to happen that would hinder the registration process. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and escorted from the area. Occurred on: 6-17-07, at 5:50 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: The staff at Kinsolving Dormitory did a great job in handling this situation. Many of you might be wondering; how did this subject get into a restricted area? It is very simple concept. Wait and then follow someone in. Dormitory security is only as effective as its weakest link, in this case, the students that live inside Kinsolving. Parents have taught their children to secure the front door when they leave the house. And when they return home, to never allow strangers into their house when the parents are away. There are a few students have forgotten this life lesson. TRINITY PARKING GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Burglary of Motor Vehicle (Criminal Episode): UT police officers responded to the second level of the parking garage on a report of several vehicles having been broken into. During the investigation, the officers discovered the windows of several vehicles had been broken out. As the investigation continued, the officers were unable to contact the owners to identity any missing property. Loss value: Unknown at this time. Occurred on: 6-17-07, between 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: Thieves enjoy window shopping as much as the next person. The difference is that many people are only looking. Thieves are looking to see what they can steal. Keep your personal items are out of sight. Concealment is a great deterrent. UNIVERSITY ADIMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1616 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered setting up a camp site on the north side of the building. During the investigation, the officer learned that he subject was not a student, nor was he employed as a staff member. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and escorted from the area. Occurred on: 6-125-07, at 7:34 PM. 100 BLOCK WEST 6th STREET Public Intoxication / Criminal Mischief: A UT police officer heard the sound of breaking glass. As he turned toward the sound, the officer observed two subjects arguing. During the investigation, the officer soon learned that a, non-UT male subject was mad because he could not locate his friends that were going to drive him home. The subject told the officer that he had broken a plate glass window out of frustration. As the investigation continued, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath. The officer noted that the subject's speech was very slurred. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 6-17-07, at 2:50 AM. 200 BLOCK WEST 24th STREET Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was discovered passed out and making croaking sounds. During the investigation, the officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath and observed a 16-oz bottle of beer under the subject's leg. As the investigation continued, the officers asked the subject if he knew where he was. The subject replied, "Right here." The subject was unable to stand or maintain his balance. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 6-15-07, at 6:00 PM. 900 BLOCK WEST 30th STREET Driving While Intoxicated: A silver Audi was observed failing to maintain a single lane of traffic. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the driver's breath. With slurred words, the driver, identified as a non-UT, informed the officer that he was coming from the bar district. During the investigation, the driver declined to take any of the Standardized Field Sobriety tests. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 6-16-07, at 2:21 AM. 200 BLOCK SAN JACINTO BLVD Public intoxication: A UT student was observed standing in the middle of the roadway sweating heavily. As the officer approached the student, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath. The officer asked the subject if he needed any help. The subject pointed to another officer and stated, "I'm with him." During the investigation, the officer determined that the subject was a danger to himself as well as others. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 6-16-07, at 12:38 AM. 2600 BLOCK SAN JACINTO BLVD. Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: During a traffic stop, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol inside the vehicle. Through a process of elimination, the officer traced the source of the alcohol odor to the passenger. The passenger, identified as a UT student, admitted that he had consumed two cans of beer. As the investigation continued, the officer soon learned that the passenger was under the legal age of 21. The subject was issued a field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Occurred on: 6-17-07, at 2:30 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 73 alarm calls, 3 suspicious activity calls, 5 suspicious activity reports, 2 medical calls, and 15 unsecured buildings between 06-14-07 and 06-18-07. 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 To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
