CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 01-18-08 and Tuesday, 01-22-08. HARRY RANSOM CENTER, 300 West 21st Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor (2 Counts): Two UT students were observed arguing as one subject was staggering and needed support to maintain her balance. During the investigation, the officers learned that both subjects had been to an off-campus location and began arguing while drinking alcohol. The officer discovered that both subjects were under the legal age of 21. Both students were issued field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor as well as written referrals to the Dean of Students' Office. Occurred on: 1-20-08, at 1:43 AM. JESTER EAST DORMITORY, 203 East 21st Street Criminal Mischief: A UT staff member discovered the glass inset of a display case, located in the south lobby, broken. Upon arrival, the UT police officer discovered an exterior window, in the south lobby, had also been broken. During the investigation, a UT student admitted to the officer that,"It was me, I did it." The student was taken into custody and was transported to the University of Texas Police Building for further investigation. The subject was issued a field release citation for Criminal Mischief and was released. Est. Loss: $100.00. Occurred on: 1-21-08, at 4:30 AM. MCCOMBS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, 2110 Speedway Theft: A Dell laptop computer and carrying case were stolen from a secured 6th floor office. Loss value: $800.00. Occurred between: 1-10-08, at 4:30 PM and 1-16-08, at 5:30 PM. PERRY-CASTENEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject entered onto the 6th floor area and began creating a disturbance. During the investigation, the officer learned that the subject was not a current student or staff member and had not been invited to UT. The subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning and was escorted from the building. Occurred on: 1-19-08, at 9:22 AM. PERRY-CASTENEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor (4 Counts): A UT police officer observed four UT students staggering and stumbling. During the investigation, the officers detected a moderate odor of alcohol on the breaths of all four subjects. The officer learned that all four subjects were under the legal age of 21 and had been consuming alcohol. All four were issued field release citations for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor as well as referrals to the Dean of Students' Office. Occurred on: 1-19-08, at 2:17 AM. SIMKINS DORMITORY, 2501 San Jacinto Blvd Theft: A UT student observed an unknown subject place a pair of bolt cutters into a dark colored backpack. The unknown subject left the area riding a dark colored mountain bicycle. The unknown subject was described as: Hispanic male, 5'-11", 180 pounds, 20-30 years of age. He was last see wearing a blue jacket and blue jeans. Occurred on: 1-20-08, at 3:52 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: The thieves are celebrating their Christmas now. They were looking forward to all of the new bicycles and electronic toys returning to campus. Bicycles and laptops are the current hot ticket items being stolen at UT. Take the time to register you bicycle with Parking and Transportation. Consider using a two-lock locking system. TEXAS SWIM CENTER, 1900 Red River Theft: A pair of Old Navy jeans, Old Navy fleece shirt, and a T-shirt were stolen from the first floor men's locker room after being left unattended for a short time. Loss value: $114.00. Occurred on: 1-19-08, between 10:30 AM and 10:45 AM. 100 BLOCK WEST 21st STREET Possession of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student was observed walking carrying an open 16-oz can of beer. When the student saw the police officer, the student changed direction and threw the can of beer into a bush. During the investigation, the officer discovered that the student was under the legal age of 21 to be in possession of alcohol. The student was issued a field release citation for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor. Occurred on: 1-19-08, at 4:00 AM. 300 BLOCK EAST 21st STREET Theft / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student was observed carrying a yellow Parking and Transportation sign under his arm. During the investigation, the student stated that he was taking the sign as a souvenir. As the investigation continued, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the student's breath and discovered that the student was under the legal age of 21. The officer issued the student a field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. The student became very upset and asked the officer if he had "bigger fish to fry?" The officer released the subject at the scene along with a referral to the Dean of Students' Office. Theft charges are still pending. Occurred on: 1-21-08, at 1:43 AM. 600 BLOCK COLORADO Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed staggering and attempting to maintain his balance while walking. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath. The subject attempted to communicate with the officer through slurred lips and mumbled speech. The subject did not know where he was or how to get home. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking: Occurred on: 1-19-08, at 2:35 AM. 600 BLOCK NECHES Driving While Intoxicated - Open container: A grey Pontiac was observed committing several traffic violations and driving erratically while drinking from an open container. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the driver's breath and noted that the driver's eyes were bloodshot and watery. The officer also observed that the front of the driver's pants were wet. The driver informed the officer that he was here in Austin "for the party." The officer administered to the driver the Standardized Field Sobriety tests. The driver displayed several clues that indicated that he was intoxicated. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated. He was transported to Central Booking. During a search of the vehicle the officer found an open 12-oz can of beer near the driver's seat. Occurred on: 1-19-08, at 7:10 PM. 700 BLOCK COLORADO Driving While Intoxicated: A white Ford Mustang 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 over his Double Mint gum. The officer also noted that the driver's eyes were bloodshot and watery. The officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests after the driver stated that he had been drinking alcohol at a local bar. During the tests the driver displayed several clues that indicated he was intoxicated. The driver was taken into custody from Driving While Intoxicated and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 1-20-08, at 3:29 AM. 1800 BLOCK TRINITY Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT police officer observed a non-UT subject vomiting onto the side of a blue Mustang. During the investigation, the officer learned that the subject was under the legal age of 21 and had been consuming alcohol. The officer issued the subject a field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor and released her to a sober friend. Occurred on: 1-20-08, at 2:00 AM. 2000 BLOCK SAN JACINTO BLVD Public Intoxication / Displays an Altered or Fictitious DL: Several UT police officers observed two UT students arguing as they walk along the sidewalk. The officers noted that had been stumbling and staggering as they were walking and arguing. During the investigation, the officers noted that one subject had a very strong odor of alcohol on her breath and was crying. The subject was confused as to her location and was walking in the opposite direction of her desired destination. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 1-18-08, at 3:00 AM. 2300 BLOCK ROBERT DEDMAN Burglary: A non-UT subject discovered an unsecured storage container. While investigating, the subject soon discovered that the keyed padlock was missing. During the investigation, the subject learned that a Bosch hammer drill, Dewalt grinder, and a Hilti grinder had been stolen. Loss value: $1,075.00. Occurred between: 1-18-08, at 4:30 PM and 1-21-08, at 12:35 PM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: "Its not that big of a deal." "Don't you have bigger fish to fry?" "I'm here for the PARTY!" These are words to live by, words spoken by true poets. As we see in today's issue of the Campus Watch there were a number of alcohol related issues. Alcohol might not be a big deal for some. Yes it can lead to bigger fish being fried. But in most cases alcohol is not the life of the party. Take a second and ask a fireman that has just cut a vehicle apart in order to safe a life if alcohol is a No Big Deal. Then ask an EMS paramedic who was unable to revive a comatose subject due to alcohol poisoning if its' No Big Deal. Don't stop there, ask a cop who delivered just delivered a bad new to a family if he has bigger fish to fry. But rest assured, We are here for the PARTY! Unfortunately, we are here for the aftermath as well. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 28 alarm calls, 6 suspicious activity calls, 9 suspicious person calls, and 6 unsecured door reports between 01-18-08 and 01-22-08. 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 . Prepared by DWH To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
