CAMPUS WATCH: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department patrol officers between Friday, 08-29-08 and Tuesday, 09-02-08. If you have any information pertaining to these incidents or any other criminal / suspicious activity, contact the UT Police Department at 512-471-4441. ASHBEL SMITH HALL, 201 West 7th Street Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed hitting a parked car with a traffic cone. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself, others and obviously parked cars. Occurred on 08/31/08 at 1:24 a.m. AT&T EXECUTIVE EDUCATION & CONFERENCE CENTER, 1900 University Assault by Contact / Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found wandering through the conference center. When a conference center staff member asked the subject to leave, the subject yelled words best not repeated and grabbed the staff member by the necktie. The staff member quickly escorted the subject from the building. To top the subject's day off, he was also issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 08/29/08 at 10:03 a.m. BRAZOS PARKING GARAGE, 200 East Martin Luther King Theft: A dark red Trek Pilot bicycle with attached handlebar headlamp and rear wheel backpack rack was stolen while it was secured with a cable lock to a bicycle rack located on the northeast side of the garage. Loss value: $375.00. Occurred between 08/28/08 at 3:00 p.m. and 08/29/08 at 8:55 a.m. Crime Prevention Tip: As you will read in today's edition, there were several bicycle thefts that were reported to UTPD since Friday morning. One common thread in each case is that the owners of the bicycle used a cable lock to secure their bicycle. To protect your bicycle, use a quality u-lock. If you truly want to make sure your bicycle is kept where you secured it – use a U-lock and a cable lock at the same time. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2109 San Jacinto Theft: A non-UT subject reported his wallet containing his game entry ticket, four credit cards and approximately $60.00 in cash was stolen from his left rear pocket while he was waiting in line to make entry into the stadium for what turned out to be the UT victory over Florida Atlantic. The subject reported seeing a suspicious subject walking through the entry lines – not toward the entry gate. That subject was described as a black male approximately 5'7†tall and wearing all dark clothing. The victim did not feel anyone stealing his wallet from his back pocket. Occurred on 08/30/08 at 6:10 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: Large crowds waiting to enter through comparatively narrow gates like those found at athletic venues draw pick-pockets like moths to a flame. Keep this in mind any time you start out for any adventure that may put you in this situation. Rule number one is to only carry that which you know you will need. Limit the amount of credit cards, identification cards and cash that you carry with you. Also, if your pant pockets have button closures use them. You may also want to consider carrying your wallet in a pocket that is not the norm – say a front pocket. Of course there is also the old trick of wrapping a rubber band around your wallet. The rubber band creates friction that will help keep your wallet in place. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2109 San Jacinto Public Intoxication / Assault by Contact: UT Police Officers observed a crying female student being followed out of section 5 of the stadium by an obviously intoxicated male student. The two students sat on a set of stairs located under section 5. While seated, the male subject lost his balance and fell over. Upon approach of the officers, the two subjects stood up and began to walk away. The male student then pushed the female student two times. The male student was found to be intoxicated to the point he was a danger to himself and others. Occurred on 08/30/08 at 8:50 p.m. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was stopped after causing a disturbance with a UT staff member as the staff member could not locate the subject's wife who was working at the football stadium. The subject was found to have multiple outside agency arrest warrants. Occurred on 08/30/08 11:30 p.m. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Possession of Alcohol by a Minor (2 counts): Yours truly has the distinguished privilege of maintaining a constant vigilance over the stadium during home football games. Me and my, not so little binoculars, barely blink between the kick-off and the final signing of The Eyes of Texas. During this weekend's game, I happened to spy with my little eye two occasions in which UT students, who were under the age of 21, were concealing alcoholic beverage containers about their persons. A quick call to one of UT Finest working that section, resulted in both students being found with just such containers. Occurred on 08/30/08 at 6:20 p.m. and at 6:45 p.m. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A 19 year old UT student was observed demonstrating the balance impairments provided by alcohol consumption. That student stated she was 31 years old and later stated her year of birth was 1931. The student's further comments indicated she had a desire to relieve her bladder on the officer. The student provided several false names and dates of birth. The student was obviously under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was a danger to herself and the officer's pants leg. A sober, responsible friend agreed to take care, custody and control of the aging student. Occurred on 08/30/08 at 7:39 p.m. FRANK C ERWIN SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER, 1701 Red River Theft / Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT staff member stopped a contracted staff member who was carrying a box containing 20 hamburger patties, 2 bags of buffalo wings and a 20-ounce bottle of Sprite to his car. The contracted staff member admitted to stealing the food items. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the contracted staff member was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 08/29/08 at 11:49 a.m. JESTER CENTER EAST, 203 East 21st Street Theft: A green Next, 8 speed, bicycle was stolen while it was secured with a cable lock to the bicycle racks located on the north side of the building. Loss value: $100.00. Occurred between 08/29/08 at 12:01 p.m. and 09/01/08 at 10:23 p.m. JESTER CENTER EAST, 203 East 21st Street Theft: A red and black Ozone Cliffrunner bicycle was stolen while it was secured with a cable lock to the bicycle racks located on the north side of the building. The cut cable lock was found next to the bicycle racks. Loss value: $200.00. Occurred between 08/29/08 at 2:00 p.m. and 08/31/08 at 3:18 p.m. JESTER CENTER EAST, 203 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning (4 counts): While investigating a report of the smell of burning marijuana, UT police officers located four non-UT subjects inside a 2nd floor room. At that time, the subjects were guests of one of the occupants of that room. The four subjects were found to have violated several Housing and Food and UT regulations; including the removal of a smoke detector, brining a non-service animal (dog) into the room and smoking cigarettes in the room's closet. At the direction of Housing and Food Staff, the four subjects were issued written criminal trespass warnings. Occurred on 09/01/08 at 8:47 p.m. JESTER CENTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as loitering in the area after he was asked to leave by Housing and Food staff members. The subject stated he was there to assist his girlfriend with moving into the dormitory. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning as he apparently did not know Moove-in ended a week ago. Occurred on 08/31/08 at 3:40 a.m. JOHN W. HARGIS HALL, 1811 Red River Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was found lying on the sidewalk on the west side of the building. The subject had a very difficult time standing up. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a physical danger to himself. The subject refused medical attention. Occurred on 08/30/08 at 5:38 p.m. L. THEO BELLMONT HALL, 2109 San Jacinto Public Intoxication / Possession of Another's Driver's License: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was found having difficulty sitting in a 9th floor chair during the football game. The student could not remember where he lived. The student was found to be in possession of another's driver's license. The student tried on several occasions to place his arms around the officer who eventually restrained his arms as the student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself. Occurred on 08/30/08 at 8:15 p.m. MAIN BUILDING, #1 South Mall Theft: A black i-phone enclosed in a cell-phone cover was stolen from a desk inside a 1st floor open office suite cubicle. The cubicle is equipped with a lockable sliding glass door that was left open while the property owner attended a nearby going away party for a co-worker. Loss value: $229.00. Occurred on 08/29/08 between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Crime Prevention Tip: As you see in today's edition, the influx of students to the 40 Acres also brings an influx of property which no doubt leads to more theft opportunities. These theft opportunities lead to more people coming to campus to take advantage of such opportunities. You may also notice the amount of criminal trespass warnings that were issued. That tells me that our community is reporting suspicious activity and our officers are doing their job, but we need to do more as a community to limit these thefts. We can start by securing our property when we are not in possession of it. In this case, the simple act of closing and securing the glass door may have been just enough to deter the thief. Keeping the cell phone with you would have certainly prevented this theft. By keeping your cell phone on your person, you afford yourself the opportunity to call UTPD in the event you witness a crime or suspicious activity. MIKE A. MYERS TRACK & SOCCER STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Theft: An orange colored Lone-Star golf cart was stolen from a secured gated area located in the southeast corner of the stadium. Loss value: $4,500.00. Occurred between 08/30/08 at 2:00 p.m. and 08/31/08 at 12 midnight. NORTH END ZONE - TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Public Intoxication: A UT student was found passed out in section 14 during the football game. When awakened by medical staff, the student refused medical assistance and was very uncooperative. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a physical endangerment to himself. Occurred on 08/30/08 at 8:37 p.m. NORTH END ZONE - TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 405 East 23rd Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found wandering around inside the fenced-in construction area. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 09/01/08 at 4:44 p.m. NURSING SCHOOL, 1710 Red River Graffiti: A black pen was used to write an illegible word on the side of a “Police Help†callbox located on the southeast side of the building. Removal cost: $50.00. Discovered on 09/01/08 at 8:20 a.m. PARKING LOT 37, 2200 Red River Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was observed driving a black Ford Mustang in very tight circles causing the vehicle's tires to produce smoke. The tires also left an odiferous ring of burned rubber on the pavement. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 08/30/08 at 11:05 p.m. PARKING LOT 38, 2300 Red River Criminal Trespass Warning (3 counts): Three non-UT subjects were observed riding skateboards in violation of UT Parking and Transportation Regulations. All three subjects were issued written criminal trespass warning citations. Occurred on 08/29/08 at 7:15 p.m. ROBERT LEE MOORE HALL, 2515 Speedway Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found sleeping on a couch located on the 15th floor. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 09/02/08 at 6:52 a.m. UNIVERSITY POLICE BUILDING, 2201 Robert Dedman Assist Outside Agency / Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found sleeping on the sidewalk located on the north side of the building. The subject stated while leaving the football game, he became tired so he decided to go to sleep. The subject was found to have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for public intoxication. The subject began to yell threats at the officer. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 08/30/08 at 10:33 p.m. UT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, 1616 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning / Assist Outside Agency: A non-UT subject was found sleeping on the east side of the building. The subject was found to have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for pedestrian in the roadway. In addition to other law enforcement action taken, the subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 08/30/08 at 4:00 P.M. 24th Street and San Jacinto Assault by Contact: While passing by a group of pedestrians, a UT student reported on of the pedestrians approached him, bumped his chest into the student and made a statement that was perceived as threatening. The student left the area. The subject with the lack of personal space boundaries was described as a white male in his late teens or early 20's, 6'00" tall, medium build, possibly dark hair with a “conservative haircut†and was possibly wearing a white t-shirt and dark pants. Occurred on 08/29/08 at 5:00 p.m. 600 Colorado Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was found camping on the north side of the plaza. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. Occurred on 09/01/08 at 2:10 a.m. 1900 San Jacinto Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject was stopped for driving the wrong way on a one-way roadway in a green 1997 Chevrolet Tahoe. The subject stated he had consumed alcoholic beverage as well as a prescription depressant. The subject later stated he was “possibly†intoxicated. The officer was able to confirm the subject's suspicion as the officer determined the subject to be under the influence of alcohol to the point he was driving while intoxicated. Occurred on: 08/30/08 at 2:36 a.m. 200 East 21st Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was found leaning beside a parked Chevrolet Tahoe. The student was experiencing an extreme involuntary physical reaction to the over-consumption of an alcoholic beverage. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself – however, he was accompanied by the driver of the Tahoe; a sober adult who agreed to take care, custody and control of him. Occurred on 08/30/08 at 1:15 a.m. 200 East 24th Street Leaving the Scene Collision: A parked and unattended silver 2004 Honda was struck in the left quarter panel. The driver of the striking vehicle did not leave identifying information. At the time of the report, a 1988 Honda was found parked to the left of the struck vehicle. The 1988 Honda had fresh damage to its right front quarter panel. The damage to the 1988 Honda matched in height, extent of damage and paint color transfer to the damage on the 2004 Honda. We in law enforcement call this a clue. The owner of the 1988 Honda did not recall striking the 2004 Honda, but could not account for the fresh damage on his vehicle. Reported on 08/29/08 at 3:20 p.m. 300 East 24th Street Driving While Intoxicated: A non-UT subject was stopped for driving without headlamps, speeding and failing to stop at the designated point at an intersection while driving a 2008 Honda CRV. The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was driving while intoxicated. Occurred on 09/01/08 at 2:40 a.m. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, The University of Texas Police Department responded to 66 alarm calls, 2 unsecured door reports, 1 collision report, 1 suspicious activity report, 6 medical emergency calls, 2 found property reports and 10 public assists between 08-29-08 and 09-02-08. If you are a faculty or staff member that has been affected by a crime, the UT Employee Assistance Program (471-3366) is available for counseling and referrals to other appropriate services. http://www.utexas.edu/hr/eap/ To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html RAD Program For Women, Now Available (Classes are FREE) Advanced RAD Classes Being Held for RAD Class Graduates The RAD program is a 16-hour course of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques for women that covers assault prevention and risk reduction while progressing on to basic hands-on defense training. http://www.utexas.edu/police/rad/ Defensive Driving: Learn Defensive Driving from a UTPD Police Officer. UTPD generally schedules a Defensive Driving Class approximately once a month – based on need. The classes meet in the University Police Building, Room 1.318, located at 2201 Robert Dedman Dr (east of Memorial Stadium). The cost for the course is $25.00 (check or cash) payable on class date. If paying in cash, please bring the exact amount because change may not be available. You will also need to bring your driver's license. For more information, to check for the next available class time or to register on-line go to: http://www.utexas.edu/police/services/defensive_driving.php Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) The Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) is a partnership among the Office of the Dean of Students, Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and the University of Texas Police Department (UTPD). BCAL provides a central resource for UT faculty, students, and staff who may have concerns about the behavior or well-being of another member of the campus community. By calling BCAL at 512-232-5050, callers may talk with trained staff members who will assist the caller in exploring available options and strategies as well as referrals to appropriate campus support networks. For more information on BCAL, visit the BCAL Web site at www.utexas.edu/safety/bcal or call 512-232-5050. 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 WRP To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
