Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Friday, 10-08-10 and Tuesday, 10-12-10. BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING, 107 West Dean Keeton Theft: A platinum wedding band with a Pear Diamond stone was reported stolen from an unsecured 3rd floor office after being left in plain view on top of a desk. Loss value: $3,700.00. Occurred between 10-05-10 and 10-06-10. GREGORY GYM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A pair of lime green and white Nike running shoes with a set of custom made orthotic shoe insoles were stolen from a 2nd floor women’s locker room after being left unsecured and unattended. Loss value: $380.00. Occurred between: 10-07-10 and 10-08-10. JESTER EAST DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Possession of Marijuana / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: A UT staff member reported a very strong odor of burning marijuana coming from a 3rd floor dorm room. During the investigation, the officers located three UT students and a fourth non-UT subject inside the room. The officers were able to locate two plastic baggies that contained a green leafy substance they recognized as marijuana. In addition to the marijuana, the officers located a homemade “Bong” that contained burned marijuana residue. One student admitted ownership and received a field release citation for Possession of Marijuana and was released at the scene. Occurred on: 10-10-10, at 3:36 PM. JESTER WEST DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Public Intoxication: A UT staff member reported a non-UT subject was highly intoxicated inside the lobby and was in possession of a UT student’s ID and dorm room key. During the investigation, the officers learned the subject was visiting a friend and had gone to a frat party and his friend had stayed at the party. The subject was not familiar with the dormitory and became confused, so much so that he believed Bill Gates was the president. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 10-09-10, at 1:27 AM. LITTLEFIELD DORMITORY, 210 West Dean Keeton Public Intoxication: A UT staff member reported a suspicious male inside the dormitory. The student believed he was inside PCL and told the officers he was there to study for a test. During the investigation, the officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the student’s breath and noted that his eyes were bloodshot. The student informed the officers that he had consumed several beers and sweet tea flavored vodka. The student was able to contact a sober friend to take him home. No charges for Public Intoxication were filed. Occurred on: 10-09-10, at 3:37 AM. LITTLEFIELD HOUSE, 302 West 24th Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was discovered sleeping on the west side of the building inside an established campsite. The subject was issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning and was escorted from the area. Occurred on: 10-12-10, at 5:22 AM. PARKING LOT 110, 2200 Comal Burglary of Motor Vehicle: A UT Police Officer discovered the driver’s side window on a 1989 Dodge shattered out. During the investigation, the officer learned the vehicle’s in-dash stereo had been stolen. Loss value: $50.00. Occurred between: 10-03-10 and 10-12-10. SAN JACINTO PARKING GARAGE, 2401 San Jacinto Blvd. Possession of Alcohol by a Minor / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT staff member observed several UT students standing around a vehicle located on the 6th level. During the investigation, the officers located a 23.5-oz. can of beer. One student was issued a field release citation for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor. Occurred on: 10-12-10, at 12:51 AM. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Public Intoxication: A UT staff member discovered a UT student passed out in the hallway of the 5th floor. During the investigation, the officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject’s breath and noticed his eyes were bloodshot and glassy. The student attempted to communicate with a mush mouthed dialect when asked questions. The officers understood the subject had consumed alcohol, the subject could not remember if it was beer, mixed drinks or something about a model. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 10-09-10, at 3:42 AM. WALTER WEBB HALL, 2500 Guadalupe Criminal Trespass Warning (2 Counts): A UT Police Officer observed two non-UT subjects sitting on the east side of the building playing a guitar. The subjects had a sign in front of them stating they needed money for their “Beer Fund”. The subjects were issued written Criminal Trespass Warning and were escorted from the area. Occurred on: 10-09-10, at 6:34 PM. 400 EAST 23rd STREET Public Intoxication: A UT Police Officer discovered a UT student passed out at the bus stop located on the north side of the stadium. The officers were able to wake the subject up and she yelled, “Can I go home?” The officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on her breath. The student was unable to stand without assistance and was unable to sit without falling over. The student was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 10-09-10, at 1:56 AM. 500 BLOCK EAST MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD. Driving While Intoxicated / Reckless Driving / Possession of Dangerous Drugs / Assist Outside Agency: A UT Police Officer observed a non-UT subject drive through campus at a high rate of speed and disregard several traffic control devices designed to inform the driver to stop. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the driver’s breath. The non-UT driver stated he was coming from a friend’s house and was on his way to pick up another friend. The officers administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests and the driver displayed several clues that indicated he was intoxicated. The subject was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated. Prior to being transported, the officers discovered a small clutch bag that contained a small plastic baggie with white powder reside. The residue tested positive for cocaine. In addition to the law enforcement actions taken, the officers learned the subject had an outstanding Outside Agency arrest warrant. The subject was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 10-10-10, at 12:14 AM. 2200 BLOCK GUADALUPE Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT Police Officer observed a non-UT subject squatting behind several bushes urinating. The subject was being accompanied by an non-UT male subject. During the investigation, the officer detected a moderate odor of alcohol on the subject’s breath and learned she was coming from the 6th Street area. The subject informed the officer that she had consumed two beers at a local downtown establishment. The subject was issued a field release citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor when the officer learned the subject was under the legal age of 21. The subject informed the officer that she did not know her male companion and did not want to go with him after being released. The officer escorted the female to the police station in order for her to call a friend. Occurred on: 10-09-10, at 2:30 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: In many of our presentations we talk about expectations, both individual and group; as well as developing a safety plan. These expectations along with a safety plan are part of your empowerment. The power to take control of a bad or uncomfortable situation. Prior to going out with your friends ask them what their expectations are of you, and then inform them what your expectations are of them. Once that has been established develop a safety plan that everyone can agree upon. I truly doubt this female intended to walk home with a complete stranger at 2:30 in the morning. The question that begs to be asked is where were her friends when the bars closed? 2200 BLOCK RED RIVER Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was seen struggling to keep his balance while attempting to ride a bicycle. As the officer made a U-Turn in her vehicle, the non-UT subject fell over to the ground with the bicycle still between his legs. The subject remained on the ground then could not maintain his balance as he attempted to pick himself up. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject’s breath and noted his eyes were bloodshot and glassy. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 10-10-10, at 2:46 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 54 Alarm Calls, 2 Medical Emergency Assists, 6 Suspicious Activity Calls, 2 Public Assist Requests, and 17 Unsecured Door Reports between 10/08/10 and 10/012/10. To view a map of the campus visit: http://www.utexas.edu/parking/maps/index.html Are you a Fan of the University of Texas Police Department? Come join us on Face Book at: http://www.facebook.com/#!/utaustinpolice 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 via e-mail to darrell.halstead@austin.utexas.edu Prepared by DWH To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php
