CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 02-29-08 and Monday, 03-03-08. ART BUILDING, 2301 Trinity Theft: A black canvas tote bag containing a passport, an airline ticket, and $100.00 in US currency was stolen from the lobby after the tote was left unattended for a few minutes. Loss value: $110.00. Occurred on: 3-01-08. BRAZOS PARKING GARAGE, 200 East Martin Luther King Blvd Public Intoxication: A UT student was discovered lying in the grassy area on the west side of the parking garage. The officers could detect a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject from several feet away. During the interview, the subject had a hard time answering the officer's questions and the officers had a hard time understanding the subject's mush-mouth dialect. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 3-02-08, at 3:14 AM. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS, 2110 Speedway Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered sleeping inside a restricted area located on the fourth floor. During the investigation, the subject stated that he had been sleeping inside the building since he could not get a hotel room. The subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning and was escorted from the building. Occurred on: 3-02-08, at 1:42 AM. FRANK ERWIN CENTER, 1701 Red River Public Intoxication: A UT staff member saw a non-UT subject staggering and stumbling as he attempted to walk towards the entrance. As the subject presented his ticket to enter, the staff member observed that the subject was bleeding from a cut to his hand. The staff member also detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath. During the investigation, the subject could not answer basic questions or explain how he had gotten hurt. Austin EMS treated the subject at the scene and released him. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 3-01-08, 7:15 PM. FRANK ERWIN CENTER, 1701 Red River Public Intoxication: A UT staff member saw a non-UT subject staggering as he attempted to navigate his directional beacons. The subject lost his balance several times. During the investigation, the officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject's breath. The subject had a difficult time maintaining his balance during the interview. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 2-29-08, at 6:15 PM. JESTER WEST DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Theft: A LCD projector was stolen from an unsecured second floor classroom. During the investigation, a UT student reported seeing an unknown subject hanging around looking suspicious. The subject was described as: Hispanic male, 30 years of age, and approx 5'-08". The area was searched with negative results. Loss value: Unknown at this time. Occurred on: 2-29-08, at 11:14 PM. PARKING LOT 106, 2200 Block Chicon Assist Outside Agency: A UT police officer observed an occupied vehicle parked in the traffic lane within the parking lot. During the investigation, the non-UT driver told the officer that he had run out gas. When asked to start the vehicle the vehicle started right up. As the investigation continued, the officer soon learned that the subject had an outstanding outside agency warrant for Failure to Maintain Financial Responsibility. The subject was taken into custody for the outstanding outside agency warrant and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 3-03-08, at 12:01 AM. SW7, 2617 Speedway Theft: A white and black golf cart was stolen after being parked and left unsecured on the northwest side of the building. Loss value: $1,000.00. Occurred between: 3-01-08, at 7:00 PM and 3-02-08, at 9:20 AM. ROBERT L. MOORE HALL, 2515 Speedway Criminal Mischief: A UT police officer discovered a 2' X 2' glass window broken on the 4th floor of the building. Loss value: $100.00. Discovered on: 3-03-08, at 5:35 AM. 200 BLOCK JESTER CIRCLE DRIVE Suspicious Person: A UT student observed an unknown subject standing next to the bike racks located on the north side of the Brazos Parking Garage. The student was unable to get a good view of the subject, but stated that his actions were odd. The officers searched the area with negative results. Occurred on: 3-03-08, at 2:12 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: This student did a great job in contacting the police to report the suspicious person. Had this telephone call led to an apprehension, I would be making a call this morning to set up a pizza delivery. 300 BLOCK WEST 20th STREET Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT police officer observed a black Toyota committing several different traffic violations. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a moderate odor of alcohol on the driver's breath. After administering the Standardized Field Sobriety tests, the driver displayed a few clues. The officer issued the UT student a field release citation for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol by a Minor. The student's vehicle was impounded. Occurred on: 3-02-08, at 3:05 AM. 1700 BLOCK TRINITY Public Intoxication: An unconscious UT student was discovered lying on the sidewalk and had to be woken with a sternum rub. The subject woke up claiming he was ok. The officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the student's breath and noted that his eyes were bloodshot and watery. The student had a very strong mush-mouth dialect that was difficult to understand. The subject was taken into custody for Public intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 3-02-08, at 1:05 AM. 2200 BLOCK SAN JACINTO BLVD Possession of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle: A tan Honda was observed committing several traffic violations. During the traffic investigation, the officer saw an open bottle of vodka next to the driver. The officer verified that the UT staff member was over the legal age of 21 to be in possession of the alcohol. The subject issued a field release citation for Possession of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle. Occurred on: 3-01-08, at 5:15 AM. Crime Prevention Tip of the Day: Spring Break is quickly approaching and there are planned activities that will stagger the average person. Most of the staggering will occur at the beach parties, concerts, and more beach parties. Other agencies will eclipse the number of calls received by the police. Local Fire Departments and EMS services will be receiving a number of emergency calls for alcohol poisoning. Many of the reported student deaths during spring break have been attributed to alcohol. DWIs and alcohol poisoning lead the way. Take a minute to recognize the signs of alcohol poisoning. Cut out this Sam Spady card and take it with you. During Spring Break there is always a higher risk of sexual assault due mainly to the larger population of intoxicated students. The following is a reminder from the UT Voices Against Violence: Consent IS: • -Based on choice • -Active, not passive • -Only possible when there is equal power • -Giving your permission by saying yes • -Negotiable at each stage: yes to one thing does not indicate yes to everything If an intoxicated person cannot give consent to medical staff, then how can an intoxicated person consent to a sexual relationship? Consent Is NOT: • -Giving in because of fear • -Based on manipulation, deception or lying • -Possible when one person has more power • -Possible if one person is under the influence of alcohol or drugs Giggling, changing the subject or squirming away does not communicate YES or NO. To give your permission, you must be able to say: YES or NO without pressure. Come back with a Spring Break story for your friends, not a confession for your parents. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 21 alarm calls, 4 medical emergencies, 1 collision report, and 13 unsecured door reports between 02-29-08 and 03-03-08. 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
