Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Friday, 10/03/14 and Monday, 10/06/14. ****Administrative Messages**** Welcome one and all to UT Safety Week sponsored by the UT Student Government, and the UT Police Department. There are programs scheduled throughout the week including UT’s celebration of National Night Out tomorrow. Today, members of UT’s Fire Safety and Prevention Unit will be on the Speedway Pedestrian Plaza between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM to provide fire safety information and instruct people on how to use a fire extinguisher. October is Relationship Violence Prevention Month! Voices Against Violence, a program of the Counseling and Mental Health Center, hosts a series of events to promote healthy relationships and to educate the student body on unhealthy and abusive relationships. Events include the kick-off to the 2nd Annual Be an Anchor Campaign - a fundraising dinner to support the VAV Survivor's Emergency Fund, the Rally for Healthy Relationships, a public performance of Get Sexy Get Consent, and Breaking the Silence – a speak-out for survivors. All events are free and open to the entire campus and Austin community. Join VAV in this multifaceted effort to educate the campus about the dynamics of relationship violence, services and options available to survivors, and what we can do to collectively build a safer campus. For a full list of events please see: http://www.cmhc.utexas.edu/vav/vav_calendar.html or https://www.facebook.com/events/722350021179069/ Follow VAV on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @UTaustinVAV #relationshipping BURDINE HALL, 2500 University Theft: While taking a report of a theft form Calhoun Hall (see below), the victim wished to report a second theft in which he had left his backpack in an alley located on the north side of the building as he took a phone call. After the phone call, the victim forgot to retrieve the backpack. Upon realizing he left the area without his backpack, the victim returned to learn the backpack containing a textbook and calculator had been stolen. Loss value: $150.00. Occurred on between 10/02/14 at 5:00 PM and 10/03/14 at 2:00 PM. CALHOUN HALL, 204 West 21st Street Theft: A UT student reported leaving his wallet out to dry after being caught in a rain storm. The student left the wallet ion a 1st classroom and returned several hours later to discover the wallet containing approximately $30.00 in cash, a debit card and two forms of identification had been stolen. Loss value: $31.00. Occurred on 09/1/14 between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Reported on 10/05/14 at 7:25 PM. CHEMICAL PETROLEUM ENGINEERING, 200 East Dean Keeton Criminal Mischief: The glass pane to an exterior door located on the east side of the door was removed from the door. At the time of the report, it was unknown if anyone made entry into the building or if any theft had occurred. Repair cost: $200.00. Reported on 10/04/14 at 6:25 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Public Intoxication: UT Police Officers responded to a report of a non-UT subject who was “bumping and falling into people” as he tried to cheer for the home team in section 29, row 23. The subject was escorted from the stands before he could cause harm to the other fans who were trying to enjoy the game. The subject showed several signs of intoxication including the ever popular belligerence to authority. The subject was found to be under the influence of alcohol that he was a danger to himself and other football fans. Occurred on 10/04/14 at 3:46 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Public Intoxication: Emergency Medical Services requested police assistance at the aid station located in the southwest side of the stadium. Upon arrival, officers found an argumentative student with an injury to the right side of his face. The student had previously fallen as a result of his alcohol diminished coordination. The student was uncooperative and confused as to why he needed the obvious medical attention. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point EMS transported him to a local hospital for treatment. Occurred on 10/04/14 at 4:39 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Possession of Dangerous Drugs: A non-UT subject was found in possession of an unmarked pill bottle that contained five prescription pills. The subject was not in possession of the subscription or labeled bottle. The subject claimed to be from New York City where such proof of a prescription is apparently not needed. Occurred on 10/04/14 at 4:27 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Public Intoxication: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was found “lapsing in and out of consciousness” while in section 38 of the stadium. The student was not able to physically move out of the splash zone that was created by the alcohol’s extreme desire to leave his body. The student was not able to walk, let alone navigate the stadium stairs without support. The student was found to be under the influence of alcohol to the point he was a physical danger to himself. Occurred on 10/04/14 at 4:03 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Consumption of Alcohol by Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was found showing obvious signs of intoxication. The student was turned over to a sober, responsible adult who was willing to accept care, custody and control of the student. Occurred on 10/04/14 at 5:15 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Consumption of Alcohol by Minor / Possession of Fictitious Driver’s License: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was observed exhibiting classic signs of intoxication as she attempted to walk while maintaining possession of her cellular telephone. The student was stopped and found to be in possession of a fictitious driver’s license which purported her to be over the age of 21. Occurred on 10/04/14 at 4:15 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Possession of Fictitious Driver’s License: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was being escorted out of the stadium for vehemently trying to occupy another’s seat during the game. When identified, the officer’s keen vision locked onto a fictitious driver’s license in the student’s wallet. The fictitious driver’s license purported the student to be over 21 years of age. Occurred on 10/04/14 sometime during the game. DARRELL K ROYAL MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Assault by Contact: One non-UT patron in section 30 got into a verbal disturbance with another non-UT subject and that person’s adult son regarding the father and son blocking the first subject’s view by standing up. The argument escalated to the point the first subject felt he should cool things down by pouring water on the head of son. Much to his surprise, that did not cool things down. The drenched subject did not wish to file charges. For the offensive assault, not to mention his wasteful use of water, the first subject was escorted from the stadium. Occurred on 10/04/14 at 4:53 PM. GATES DELL COMPLEX, 2317 Speedway Graffiti: An unidentified subject, who was described by a witness as a white male who was approximately 5’9” tall with a muscular build and brown hair with facial hair, used a permanent marker to write an advertisement on an elevator door. Removal cost: $35.00. Reported on 10/03/14 at 4:39 PM. GREGORY GYMNASIUM, 2101 Speedway Theft: A pair of ballet shoes were stolen when they were left by the poolside. Loss value: $150.00. Reported on 10/03/14 at 1:27 PM. JESTER EAST, 201 East 21st Street Public Intoxication / Possession of Marijuana / Possession of More than one Valid Driver’s License: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, attempted to enter the dormitory without identifying himself as a resident. When directed he could not enter after-hours without the proper identification, the student exclaimed his distain with language that was sure to make any parent proud (sarcasm intended) and proceeded to enter the elevator. When located on the 8th level of the dormitory, the student was not very coherent but was more than amicable when he handed the officer a hand rolled cigarette containing marijuana. A friend of the student, who was also a UT student, arrived on scene and admitted to the officer that they had smoked marijuana and taken “three hits of acid” earlier in the evening. The student of concern was found to be under the influence of drugs to the point Austin-Travis County EMS needed to transport him to a local hospital for observation and treatment. Occurred on 10/04/14 at 3:43 am. LITTLFIELD FOUNTAIN, 200 West 21st Street Assault on a Peace Officer / Evading: One of Travis County Sheriff’s Office’s finest was working traffic control for the UT Football game when he observed a subject clad in red undergarments swimming in the Littlefield Fountain. After exiting the fountain, the subject began to get dressed. Before becoming fully clothed, the subject pushed the deputy to the ground causing an injury to the deputy’s knee. The subject fled from the area on foot. The subject was described as a white male approximately 5’9” to 6’ in height with a thin build and having brown hair in a “buzz cut” hair style. The subject was last seen wearing red underwear, blue jeans and one grey shoe. Occurred on 10/04/14 at 2:58 PM. RECREATIONAL SPORTS CENTER, 300 East 20th Street Public Intoxication: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was observed leaving trace evidence of prior alcohol consumption on the ground on the east side of the building. Upon seeing a marked patrol car, the student quickly made a u-turn and began to walk away. When stopped, the student still needed to secure his trousers. The student had grass stains on said trousers as a result of a prior lost battle with gravity. The student was found to be under the influence of alcoholic beverages to the point he was a danger to himself. Occurred on 10/04/14 at 7:19 PM. SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Graffiti: White paint and black paint were used to write words and create splatter marks on area pedestrian bollards, electrical boxes and a wall located on the southwest side of the garage. Removal cost: $100.00. Occurred on 10/04/14 at 7:46 AM. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Possession of Marijuana / Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: With the eyes of a hawk, a UT police officer observed two UT students in the east courtyard smoking from a pipe. Upon the officer’s approach, one of the students attempted to conceal the pipe, but no amount of hiding could make the officer immune from that distinctive odor. The officer quickly observed a plastic baggie containing the pipe, a grinder and a green leafy substance, which based on the officer’s training and experience he knew to be marijuana. Occurred on 10/05/14 at 4:04 AM. STUDENT SERVICES BUILDING, 100 West Dean Keeton Criminal Mischief: A UT staff member reported finding two 2nd floor office suite doors with pry marks and several interior office suite doors standing open. At the time of the report, it was unknown if any items were missing or stolen from the office suites. Repair costs: $50.00. Occurred between 10/04/14 at 2:30 PM and 10/05/14 at 1:25 PM. 900 East Dean Keeton Public Intoxication: A UT student was found passed out on the lawn. When awakened, the student showed several signs of intoxication. The student claimed to have had “1 concert” to drink which must be a very powerful drink as he also believed the current day was “one of five days.” The student was intoxicated to the point he was a danger to himself. Occurred on 10/05/14 at 12:58 AM. 1500 Nueces Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject as found passed out beside the side of the road. The subject’s property was scattered around him as was a pool of unknown liquid substance. The subject stated he had “one food truck to drink.” The subject was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself. Occurred on 10/06/14 at 1:20 AM. 1900 University Avenue Assault / Assist Outside Agency: UT Police Officers responded to a report of a fight between several subjects. Upon arrival, the officers located three non-UT subjects. The investigation revealed that one of the three subjects, began to argue with the other two subjects over a name one of the other two had called the first on her Facebook page. The argument grew in intensity to the point the offended recipient of the slur tried to deliver an open hand slap to the name caller. To defend the honor of the name caller, the third subject stepped in and received a slap to his face for his chivalry. The object of the slur was also found to have an outstanding outside agency arrest warrant for solicitation in the roadway. Occurred on 10/03/14 at 6:30 PM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 77 Alarm Reports, 2 “Police Help” Callbox Activations, 17 Suspicious Activity Reports, 18 Traffic Violations, 2 Collisions, 5 Medical Emergency Report, 5 Welfare Concern Reports, 3 Found Property Reports, 2 Unsecured Door Reports, 2 Malfunctioning Lights, 1 Stuck Elevator, 1 Accidental Damage Report and 19 Public Assist Reports between 10/03/14 and 10/06/14. Prepared by: Ofc. WR π/ To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/
