CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 01-11-08 and Monday, 01-14-08. It is that time of the year to submit your nominations for the Campus Watch "Best of 2007." LITTLEFIELD DORMITORY, 201 Dean Keeton Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor (2 Counts): A UT staff member responded to a noise complaint inside a 3rd floor dorm room. The subjects left the area when the UT police were notified of the problem. Both subjects were located inside another dormitory a short time later. During the investigation, the officers detected a moderate odor of alcohol on two of the subject's breath. The officers soon learned that both subjects were under the legal age of 21. Both subjects were issued a field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Since one subject was a current UT student, she received a referral to the Dean of Students' Office as well. Occurred on: 1-12-08, at 2:30 AM. 300 BLOCK EAST DEAN KEETON Suspicious Activity: A non-UT subject was observed riding one bicycle while towing another bicycle. As the investigation continued, the officers learned that neither bicycle was registered with the University of Texas and neither bicycle had been reported stolen. The subject was released along with both bicycles. Occurred on: 1-12-08, at 1:26 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: As part of this year's New Year's Resolution of reducing crime by 5%, we need to once again address bicycle security. Take a few minutes and register your bicycle online with Parking and Transportation. This is the easiest way to prove ownership of your property. www.utexas.edu/parking/transportation/biking/registration.html 300 BLOCK EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD Driving While Intoxicated / Possession of Marijuana: A black Nissan was observed committing several traffic violations while dragging a large piece of plastic on its back bumper. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the driver's breath. The officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests to the UT staff driver. The driver displayed a number of clues that indicated he was intoxicated. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and was transported to Central Booking. During a search of the subject's vehicle, the officers located two plastic baggies that contained marijuana. Additional charges were filed. Occurred on: 1-13-08, at 4:07 AM. 1900 BLOCK SAN JACINTO BLVD Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed staggering and fighting a losing battle to maintain his balance. During the investigation, the subject informed the officer that he had three drinks all night, a double and a single. When asked if he knew where he was, the subject replied, "Yes, the University of Texas-Central Austin." The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 1-13-08, at 1:23 AM. 2500 BLOCK SAN ANTIONO Public Intoxication: A UT student was discovered walking in the middle of the roadway talking on his cellular telephone attempting to flag down both moving and parked cars. The subject appeared to be confused and disoriented. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath and noted that his eyes were bloodshot and glassy. The officer determined that the subject was intoxicated and took him into custody. The student was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 1-13-08, at 2:53 AM. 2500 BLOCK SAN ANTIONO Driving While Intoxication: A white Chevy truck was observed traveling the wrong way on a posted one-way street. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the driver's breath. The officer asked the driver for her driver's license and was handed her current UT ID card. With slurred words, the driver stated she could not find her driver's license. The officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests to the driver. The driver displayed several clues that indicated she was intoxicated. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 1-13-08, at 2:45 AM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: Over the holidays several students received new bicycles. Each year at this time there is an increase in the number of bicycle thefts. Take a few minutes and go on-line with the Parking and Traffic website and register your bicycle. To make your property more difficult to steal, secure your property by using a two-lock locking system. This system includes a U-shaped lock that requires a flat key and a thick self-locking cable lock. With the start of the new semester dormitory, apartment, and home security should remain at the forefront. Do not always rely on your roommates or housemates in making sure your room, house, or apartment is secure. Criminals are looking for opportunity, and unlocked door is an open invitation. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 27 alarm calls, 5 suspicious activity calls, 3 suspicious person calls, and 10 unsecured door reports between 01-11-08 and 01-14-08. 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 . 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