Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Friday, 08/19/11 and Monday, 08/22/11. BRAZOS PARKING GARAGE, 200 East Martin Luther King Blvd. Suspicious Person: A UT staff member observed a non-UT subject handing out gift boxes from a national chain store as well as soliciting. During the investigation, the officers located the subject and issued her a Criminal Trespass Warning then escorted her from the area. Occurred on: 8-21-11, at 12:26 PM. GREGORY GYM, 2101 Speedway Possession of Alcohol by a Minor: UT Police Officers responded to Gregory Gym after receiving notification that several subjects were inside a restricted area. During the investigation, the officers located two UT students and one non-UT subject in the outdoor pool area. The students insisted they were looking for a lost friend and though they could cut through the gym to get to their residence hall. As the investigation continued, the officers discovered one subject was in possession of a can of beer and was under the legal age of 21. The subject was issued a court appearance citation for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor. All three subjects were escorted from the area and will be referred to the Dean of Student’s Office. Occurred on: 8-22-11, at 12:38 AM. JESTER WEST RESIDENCES HALL, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass / Tampering with the Fire Alarm: A non-UT subject ran into the dormitory and locked himself into the restroom. The subject was yelling and requesting the assistance of the police department. During the investigation, the officers were able to talk to the subject and get him to unlock the restroom door. Upon entering the restroom, the officers discovered the subject had ripped the smoke detector off the wall, leaving two exposed wires. As the investigation continued, the officers discovered the subject had received two prior written Criminal Trespass Warnings. The subject was taken into custody for Criminal Trespass and Tampering with the Fire Alarm and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 8-20-11, at 8:00 PM. JESTER WEST RESIDENCE HALL, 201 East 21st Street Theft: A grey and pink colored Specialized mountain bicycle was stolen from the bike racks located on the west side of the building after being secured with a self-locking cable lock. Loss value: $500.00. Occurred between: 8-17-11, and 8-19-11. MAIN BUILDING, #1 South Mall Theft: A UT student reported his Apple 4G iPhone, wallet, personal identification, $10.00 in cash and several credit cards had been stolen. During the investigation, the officer learned the stolen property had been left unattended next to a tree while the student was playing with other friends. Loss value: $145.00. Occurred on: 8-19-11, between 9:45 PM and 10:00 PM. PERRY-CASTANEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Theft: A silver Apple laptop computer was reported stolen after being left unattended on the 6th floor study carrel. During the investigation, the officer learned the student had seen a suspicious person in the area. The subject was very nervous when the student was talking to him about the theft. The unknown subject was described as: white male, 20 years of age, 6’-0”, with a thin build. The officers searched the area with negative results. Loss value: $400.00. Occurred on: 8-19-11, between 3:50 PM and 4:00 PM. SAN JACINTO PARKING GARAGE, 2401 San Jacinto Blvd. Burglary of Motor Vehicle: A brown leather wallet containing personal identification, $7.00 in cash, and several credit cards was reported stolen. During the investigation, the officers learned the wallet had been stolen from an unsecured vehicle parked on the 3rd level of the garage. Loss value: $42.00. Occurred on: 8-19-11, between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. STUDENT ACTIVITY CENTER, 2201 Speedway Public Intoxication: A UT Police Officer observed a UT student standing next to the south exterior doors trying to get in. The student was holding a closed bottle of wine. During the investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject’s breath and noted other signs of intoxication. The student informed the officers that he used to work at the SAC and wanted to see some of his friends and knew they were getting off work at 3:00 AM. The officers were able to make contact with the student’s roommate who was willing to take care and custody of the student until he sobered up. Occurred on: 8-21-11, at 3:13 AM. TRINITY PARKING GARAGE, 1815 Trinity Ave Disorderly Conduct- Exposure / Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT Police Officer discovered a UT student and a non-UT subject getting an early start on their Anatomy class. When the subjects discovered a police officer was near them, they grabbed their clothes and attempted to leave the area. The subjects were discovered hiding on a lower level. Both subjects were issued a Court Appearance citation for Disorderly Conduct- Exposure. The officer issued the non-UT subject a written Criminal Trespass Warning. Occurred on: 8-22-11, at 12:05 AM. 200 BLOCK WEST 6th STREET Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT staff member discovered a non-UT subject had set up a campsite on the plaza and was sleeping on one of the benches. During the investigation, the officers located the subject and issued him a written Criminal Trespass Warning and escorted him from the property. Occurred on: 8-21-11, at 12:22 AM. 200 BLOCK EAST DEAN KEETON Public Intoxication: A UT Police Officer observed a UT student staggering back and forth and walking in circles while using preplaced sign poles and planter boxes to maintain his upright position. The officer lost sight of the student and discovered him passed out near the bus stop. The officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the student’s breath and noted other signs of intoxication. The student was unable to inform the officers where he was or where he was coming from. The student was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 8-21-11, at 3:42 AM. 300 BLOCK WEST 21st STREET Public Intoxication / Resisting Arrest: A UT Police Officer was flagged down by a taxi driver and was informed his passenger did not know where he lived. During the investigation, the officer located the non-UT subject sitting in the back of the taxi. The subject had a very strong odor of alcohol on his breath. The subject was unable to communicate with the officers, even with his mush-mouthed dialect. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication. Once inside the patrol vehicle, the subject began kicking the door. As the officers were opening the door, the subject kicked the door open, hitting both officers with the door. Additional charges for Resisting Arrest were filed. Occurred on: 8-20-11, at 2:30 AM. 1800 BLOCK BRAZOS Driving While Intoxicated: A UT Police Officer observed a silver Honda committing several traffic violations. During the traffic investigation, the UT student driver rolled down her rear window in an attempt to communicate with the officer. The officer detected a moderate odor of alcohol on the driver’s breath. The driver informed the officer that she was coming from her house, then changed her story. The officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests to the driver. The driver displayed a number of clues that indicated she was intoxicated. The driver was taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and was transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 8-21-11, at 2:23 AM. 2100 BLOCK GUADALUPE Public Intoxication: A UT Police Officer observed a UT student attempting to push eight newsstands into the street. The subject was in the company of four unidentified friends. These friends left when they saw the police officer approaching. During the investigation, the subject denied he had pushed the newsstands into the street. The officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject’s breath. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 8-21-11, at 12:05 AM. 2500 BLOCK SAN JACINTO BLVD. Public Intoxication: A UT student stopped a police officer and asked for assistance with his intoxicated friend. During the investigation, the officers located the intoxicated student laying in the grass. The intoxicated student informed the officers that he was afraid he would evacuate the contents of his stomach if he stood up. The student was allowed to go into the dormitory with his friend instead of going to jail. The intoxicated student received a referral to the Dean of Student’s Office. Occurred on: 8-20-11, at 2:47 AM. CRIME PREVENTION TIP: What an impression the first weekend had. Already one bicycle and one laptop computer has been reported stolen and the first day of class is still two days away. Right now, take the time to engrave your State issued DL or ID number on your property. There are engravers available to be checked out at the Police Department free of charge. Most of the residence halls also have engravers available to be checked out. What is most amazing is the number of students that will be talking to the Dean of Students; and again the first day of class is two days away. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 46 Alarm Calls, 3 EMS Calls, 3 Suspicious Person Call, 5 Suspicious Activity Reports, 3 Elevator Calls, and 12 Unsecured Door Reports between 08/19/11 and 08/22/11 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
