Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by the University Police Department between Friday, 11/04/11 and Monday, 11/07/11. SCAM ALERT The campus has recently experienced a greater number of targeted phishing attacks. Attackers are constantly working to evade our anti-phishing defenses so that they can trick you into providing them with your sensitive personal information (e.g., passwords, account details). Some are even targeting your research data by encouraging you to run software that provides attackers with a backdoor to your system. Seventeen faculty/staff members fell victim to such phishing attacks in October -- up from 2 incidents in September. Please visit the following site to understand how you can defend yourself from these persistent attacks: Don't Get Hooked: Protect Yourself Against Phishing Scams http://www.utexas.edu/its/secure/articles/dont_get_hooked.php Contact the Information Security Office (security@utexas.edu or 512-475-9242) should you have any questions or concerns. DKR TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Possession of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student was observed attempting to enter the stadium with a very suspicious bulge in his boot. The student was found to be in possession of a water bottle that contained an adult beverage. As the investigation progressed, the student attempted to talk the officer out of taking him to the Dean of Student’s temporary office. The student informed the officer that he had gotten into trouble and did not want to go. The officer soon discovered that he had arrested the student at a previous football game for Public Intoxication. The student was issued a court appearance citation for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor and was ejected from the stadium after he spoke to the Dean of Student’s Office for the second time. Occurred on: 11-05-11, at 11:55 AM. DKR TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Possession of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT Police Officer observed a UT student entering the upper deck on the east side with a flask in his right front pocket. During the investigation, the officer learned the flask contained and adult beverage and the student was under the legal age of 21. The student was issued a court appearance citation for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor and was ejected from the stadium. Occurred on: 11-05-11, at 12:32 PM. DKR TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Public Intoxication: A UT Police Officer was informed a UT student had created his own Shamu sized “Splash Zone” in section 19. During the investigation, the officers located the subject and noted the student could not walk or maintain his balance even on level ground. The officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the student’s breath and noted other signs of intoxication. The student was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11-05-11, at 11:55 AM. DKR TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Possession of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT Police Officer observed UT student passings a plastic cup back and forth inside section 19. During the investigation, the officers detected a moderate odor of alcohol on a student’s breath as well as from his cup. The officers learned the student was under the legal age of 21 and he was issued a citation for Possession of Alcohol by a Minor. The student was ejected from the stadium, after he spoke with the Dean of Student’s Office. Occurred on: 11-05-11, at 11:23 AM. DKR TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Criminal Trespass Warning: A UT Police Officer observed a non-UT subject standing on the field toward the conclusion of the halftime events. The subject was holding a pair of drum sticks and was wearing an altered pass. During the investigation, the subject stated he was authorized to be on the field, then changed his story and stated he had found the pass. The altered pass was confiscated and the subject was ejected from the stadium and was issued a Criminal Trespass Warning. Occurred on: 11-05-11, at 1:00 PM. MANOR PARKING GARAGE, 2017 Robert Dedman Public Intoxication: A UT Police Officer discovered a non-UT subject staggering back and forth as he attempted to exit the parking garage. The officers detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the subject’s breath and noted other signs of intoxication. The subject attempted to communicate with the officers in a mush mouthed, thick tongue slurred accent. The subject was taken into custody for Public Intoxication and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11-05-11, at 5:35 AM. SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Graffiti: A UT Police Officer discovered a picture spray painted in black spray paint on the northwest exterior stairwell. Estimated Repair: $50.00. Discovered on: 11-05-11, at 3:33 PM. 200 BLOCK WEST 6th STREET Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT staff member observed a non-UT subject standing by a set of stairs. The staff member told the subject he needed to leave the area. The subject turned and leaped over the railing and fell 12 feet to the concrete floor below. During the investigation, the officers learned the subject had been bragging to his friends that it would be cool to run from the cops. The officers also detected a moderate odor of alcohol on the subject’s breath and learned he was under the legal age of 21. The Austin Fire Department and the Austin EMS arrived and treated the subject at the scene and transported him to a local area hospital for additional treatment. Occurred on: 11-06-11, at 2:13 AM. 600 BLOCK LAVACA Aggravated Assault: A non-UT subject stopped a UT Police Officer and stated a male subject had been assaulted by his boyfriend and was badly injured. During the investigation, the officers located the victim and discovered he was bleeding from a wound on the back of his head. During the investigation, the officers learned the victim and the suspect had gotten into an argument that escalated. The suspect knocked the victim down, then started to strangle him. The victim fought back and was able to escape. During the investigation, the suspect returned to the area to return the victim’s hat. The suspect was taken into custody for Aggravated Assault and transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11-06-11, at 2:48 AM. 2300 BLOCK GUADALUPE Possession of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle: A black Toyota was observed travelling without its headlamps turned on. During the traffic investigation, the officers discovered one of the rear seat passengers had placed an adult beverage in the rear pouch. A second similar bottle of beer was discovered on the floorboard of the vehicle. One of the passengers stated the vehicle belonged to her brother and she was responsible for the vehicle. The student was issued a citation for Possession of Alcohol in a Motor Vehicle. Occurred on: 11-05-11, at 12:39 AM. 2300 BLOCK SAN JACINTO BLVD Public Intoxication: A UT Police Officer discovered several barricades had been moved back into the roadway blocking the traffic lanes. The officer moved the barricades then discovered a subject staring intently at more of the barricades that had been used earlier in the day. The subject denied having moved any barricades into the roadway and denied he was intending to move any more. The officer 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 transported to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11-06-11, at 1:05 AM. 2400 BLOCK TRINITY AVE Driving While Intoxicated: A UT Police Officer observed a silver BMW travelling the wrong way on a posted one-way street. During the traffic investigation, the officer detected a very strong odor of alcohol on the non-UT driver’s breath and noted other signs of intoxication. The driver informed the officer that he had consumed only one beer while at a downtown establishment. The officer administered the Standardized Field Sobriety tests to the driver. The driver displayed a number of clues that indicated he was intoxicated. The officer took the driver into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and transported the subject to Central Booking. Occurred on: 11-06-11, at 3:32 AM. 2700 BLOCK GUADALUPE Public Intoxication: A UT Police Officer observed a non-UT subject staggering and stumbling back and forth as he attempted to hold up his pants. The officer noted the subject’s pants were wet. During the investigation, the officer 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: 11-07-11, at 12:25 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 56 Alarm Calls, 1 Suspicious Person Call, 1 Suspicious Activity Report, and 4 Burned Out Light Reports, 13 Unsecured Door Report between 11/04/11 and 11/07/11. To view a map of the campus visit: Are you a Fan of the University of Texas Police Department? 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