Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Tuesday, 07/01/14 and Wednesday, 07/02/14. ****Safety Alert**** It’s that time of year again – America’s Birthday. This annual celebration of freedom is often accompanied by firework displays that light up the night’s sky. Sadly, many of these displays are set off by residents in their own neighborhoods. This can lead to great tragedy. Every year, people are injured and worse killed by the improper handling of fireworks. This concern has grown to the extend most communities have banned fireworks within the city limits. The City of Austin is one such community. The possession of fireworks within the city limits is prohibited and fineable up to $568.00. If an injury or property damage is caused by illegal fireworks, those fines turn into felony grade crimes which carry with them confinement in jail. We all want to celebrate the birth of this great nation, but let’s do so safely. The Austin Symphony Orchestra and H.E.B. present the 38th Annual Austin Symphony 4th of July Concert and Fireworks at the Circuit of Americas. This is a FREE show that not only includes a fireworks display synchronized to music, but also has several family activities. For more information, please visit: http://www.austinsymphony.org/events/38th-annual-austin-symphony-h-e-b-july-4th-concert-fireworks/ ETTER-HARBIN ALUMNI CENTER, 2110 San Jacinto Theft: A black Trek roadbike was stolen while it was “secured” with a “thick” cable lock to a fence on the southeast side of the building. The cable was apparently not thick enough to withstand the sharp edge of some tool as the cut cable was found at the base of the fence. Loss value: $600.00. Occurred on 07/01/14 between 3:15 PM and 5:15 PM. JESTER EAST, 201 East 21st Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor / Possession of a Fictitious Driver’s License: UT Police Officers were summoned to the 9th floor of the dormitory to address a report of a perspective student who may have been intoxicated but was most definitely described as “obnoxious.” The responding officers quickly determined who the perspective student was and found he had consumed alcoholic beverages at a near-by private student house. It was determined the perspective student was not intoxicated to the point he was a danger to himself or others. The under-aged perspective student was found to be in possession of a fictitious Colorado Driver’s License which purported him to be older than 21. Occurred on 07/01/14 at 11:03 PM. PERRY-CASTAÑEDA LIBRARY, 201 East 21st Street Public Intoxication: A perspective student, who was staying in Jester Dormitory during new student orientation, was found supine on a retaining wall located on the southeast side of the library. Upon closer inspection, it was discovered the perspective student was covered in his own evidence of an involuntary physical reaction to the over-consumption of an alcoholic beverage. Once awakened, the perspective student admitted to having consumed 20 -yes 20, shots of vodka at a near-by private student house. The perspective student was not sure of his location or the time, but he did have a handle on the shrinking value of a dollar as he believed a dollar was worth two dimes. The perspective student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself and apparently our economy. Occurred on 07/02/14 at 4:25 AM. STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING, 100 West Dean Keeton Forgery: A medical doctor, with Student Health Services, reported she had been contacted by two different off-campus pharmacies regarding a subject who had attempted to pass two prescriptions with the doctor’s forged signature. The false prescriptions were for hydrocodone and in the name of a non-UT subject. Reported on 07/01/14 at 3:45 PM. WATSON HOUSE, 500 East 18th Street Criminal Mischief: An unknown subject or subjects broke an exterior window located on the side of the house. There were no indications that entry was made into the building. Repair cost: $150.00. Discovered on 07/01/14 at 8:28 AM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 22 Alarm Reports, 1 “Police Help” Callbox Activation, 2 Fire Alarm Activations, 1 Suspicious Activity Report, 9 Traffic Violations, 2 Welfare Concern Reports, 1 Found Property Report, 8 Unsecured Door Reports and 3 Public Assist Reports between 07/01/14 and 07/02/14. Prepared by: Ofc. WR π/ To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/
