Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Friday, 02/25/11 and Monday, 02/28/11. ***** ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE ***** We are 11 days out and counting before the beginning of Spring Break 2011. Beginning today we are going to address most of the safety concerns that are brought up during the school year and are magnified during this time of the year. Bicycle Safety The weather is turning warmer and more and more students / staff / faculty are deciding to ride their bicycles around campus. As the gas prices continue to rise, this trend will increase. With more cyclists on the road, I would like to take the time to remind everyone of some basic rules. Bicyclists are required to follow the same laws as if they were operating a motor vehicle. These laws are enforceable and can result in traffic citations being issued. You can help avoid these citation and keep everyone safe by doing the following: • stopping at red lights and stop signs, • yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks • paying attention to lane markers, • riding near the curb, traveling in the same direction as traffic, and • having a light on the front and a red reflector or red light on the back of your bike while riding at night. ALMETRIUS DUREN HALL, 2624 Whitis Ave Harassment: A UT student reported another UT student attempted to create an unwanted relationship with her. When informed the answer was “No” he began sending harassing and embarrassing emails, text messages and blog postings to her, her boyfriend and friends. During the investigation, the officer contacted the student and informed him his actions were in violation of Texas Law. Occurred on: 2-27-11, at 4:00 PM. BRACKENRIDGE APARTMENTS, 3300 Lake Austin Blvd. Disturbance: UT Police Officers responded to the apartment complex on a report of a subject refusing to leave an apartment. During the investigation, the officers learned a UT student’s spouse would not leave after getting into an argument. The subject left prior to the arrival of the officers. Occurred on: 2-27-11, at 2:25 PM. GEARING HALL, 200 West 24th Street Criminal Trespass: UT Police Officers responded to Gearing Hall on a report of a suspicious person hanging out in the basement level of the building. When the officers arrived, the subject walked into the bathroom and barricaded himself into the room. Officers were able to enter the room and took the subject into custody for Criminal Trespass after he refused to exit. The subject was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 2-25-11, at 7:10 PM. GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, 100 East 21st Street Harassment: A UT staff member reported receiving several harassing and embarrassing telephone calls from an unknown caller. The staff member took the time to use the *57 feature and was able to successfully trap the harassing telephone calls. Occurred on: 2-26-11, at 11:22 AM. JESTER WEST DORMITORY, 201 East 21st Street Theft / Criminal Trespass: UT Police Officers received information that a non-UT subject had removed a mountain bicycle from the bike racks located on the west side of the building. During the investigation, the officers located the subject, as well as the bicycle. The subject was taken into custody for Theft. As the investigation continued, the officers learned the subject had been arrested for theft on 1-27-11 and had been issued a written Criminal Trespass Warning at that time. The subject was transported to Central Booking. An additional charge of Criminal Trespass was filed. In addition to the law enforcement actions taken, the subject was issued another Criminal Trespass Warning. Occurred on: 2-17-11, at 11:55 AM. KINSOLVING DORMITORY, 2605 Whitis Ave Public Intoxication / Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: UT Police Officers responded to a 4th floor restroom on a report of a UT student having an extreme physical reaction to the over consumption of alcohol. The officer observed the student was sitting in the middle of the stall. The student denied that she had vomited and informed the officers it was her friend. When asked where her friend was, she pointed to her shoes. Due to the student’s intoxication level, Austin EMS was notified and treated the student at the scene and transported her to a local area hospital. Occurred on: 2-27-11, at 5:07 AM. PARKING LOT 113, 2200 Comal Street Criminal Mischief: A UT Police Officer discovered the rear passenger window of a blue Saturn broken out. The officer was unable to determine if any property was missing from inside the vehicle. Discovered on: 2-27-11, at 5:52 AM. PARKING LOT 115, 1600 East 20th Street Burglary of Motor Vehicle (Criminal Episode): A UT Police Officer discovered three vehicles parked inside the parking lot with broken windows. As the officer was entering the lot, he had observed an unknown subject standing next to a blue Chevy truck. The subject left the area in a maroon colored Suburban; a second vehicle, grey truck, was also seen leaving the area at the same time. The unknown subject was described as: Hispanic male, 30 years of age, wearing a blue and yellow shirt. The driver of the second vehicle was also described as: Hispanic male, 40 years of age, 5’-8” 195 pounds. Was last seen wearing a grey jacket and blue jeans. Occurred on: 2-26-11, at 7:45 AM. PRATHER DORMITORY, 305 East 21st Street Possession of Marijuana: UT Police Officers responded to Prather Dormitory on a report of burning marijuana. The officer located three UT Students sitting at a table outside the building. As the officers approached, one student attempted to hide a hand rolled cigarette. The student informed the officers that they were smoking incense; however, when the cigarette was tested, it tested positive for marijuana. All three students were referred to the Dean of Students. Occurred on: 2-25-11, at 8:34 PM. SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Graffiti: Letters written in black spray paint were discovered on the exterior wall of the southeast stair case. Estimated loss: $75.00. Discovered on: 2-26-11, at 4:35 AM. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Public Intoxication: UT staff members reported a shirtless UT student was passed out in the lobby after he experienced an extreme physical reaction to the over consumption of alcohol. The officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the student’s breath and noted other signs of intoxication, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and lack of balance. Due to the student’s intoxication level Austin EMS was notified. The student was treated at the scene and was transported to a local area hospital. Occurred on: 2-27-11, at 2:14 AM. TOWNES HALL, 727 East Dean Keeton Criminal Trespass: A UT staff member recognized a non-UT subject from the Crime Alert located on the UTPD website. The staff member notified the UT Police Department that the subject was inside the Law School. During the investigation, the officers located the subject inside a restricted area and confirmed a number of prior Criminal Trespass Warnings for a number of buildings on campus. The subject was taken into custody for Criminal Trespass and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 2-27-11, at 11:44 PM. Crime Prevention Tip: Hats off to this staff member for utilizing other information provided by our department and recognizing a known offender. We will be making arrangements to deliver a Free Pizza to this staff member. TRINITY PARKING GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Ave Forgery: A UT staff member refuted a parking citation. During the appeal, another UT staff member discovered the permit written on the citation had been counterfeited and several permits had been sold within the UT community. Reported on: 2-25-11, at 11:46 AM. WELCH HALL, 105 East 24th Street Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed staggering and stumbling along the sidewalk. The subject was unaware he was wearing leaves and grass in his hat and on his sweater. During the investigation, the subject informed the officers he was coming from a friend’s house and was on his way to catch a bus. The officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject’s breath and noted other signs of intoxication. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 2-25-11, at 9:48 PM. 200 BLOCK EAST 21st STREET Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT Police Officer observed a UT student staggering back and forth as he attempted to make his way back to his dormitory. During the investigation, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol on the student’s breath and noted he was under the legal age of 21. The student was issued a court appearance citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor. Occurred on: 2-27-11, at 3:29 AM. 800 BLOCK MANOR ROAD Driving While Intoxicated / Possession of Marijuana: The UT Police Department received a request to meet the Austin Fire Department and EMS inside Lot 41. Upon the arrival of the officers, the officers observed an intoxicated individual exiting a vehicle. AFD and EMS had responded on a report of a subject passed out behind the wheel. During the investigation, the officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the non-UT driver’s breath and other signs of intoxication. The driver stated he had consumed 6 drinks while at a bowling alley. The officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests and the subject displayed several clues that indicated he was intoxicated and not trying to get to Cincinnati with the 8 / 10 split. During a search of the subject, the officers located a small metal container containing a small amount of marijuana. The subject was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 2-26-11, at 2:20 AM. 2500 BLOCK ROBERT DEDMAN Public Intoxication: A UT Police Officer observed a UT student staggering and stumbling as he was unsuccessfully trying to stay within his navigational beacons. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the student’s breath and noted other signs of intoxication. The student informed the officer that he had been to a party at 31st Street and Pearl and was walking home. The student was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 2-27-11, at 3:21 AM. CAMPUS WIDE: Non-Criminal Calls: In addition to the above criminal cases, the University of Texas Police Department responded to 53 Alarm Calls, 2 Call Box Alarms, 2 Suspicious Persons Reports, 2 EMS calls, 4 Burned out Light Reports, and 19 Unsecured Door Reports between 02/25/11 and 02/28/11. 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
