Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Friday, 10/17/14 and Monday, 10/20/14. ****Administrative Message**** 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 Have you ever thought about Cyber Security? If not, it’s about time you start. A good way to begin this endeavor could be the Cyber Security Expo being hosted by The Information Security Office this Tuesday, October 21, 2014 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM in the SAC Ballroom. Check out the attached flyer for more information. CHEMICAL PETROLEUM ENGINEERING BUILDING, 200 East Dean Keeton Attempted Theft / Public Intoxication / Possession of a Fictitious Driver’s License et al: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was reported as pulling on bicycles and bicycle wheels on the west side of the building. After pulling on wheel from a bicycle, the student saw the reporting person and threw the tire down before taking flight south on Speedway. Investigating officers found construction workers who reported the same subject had run through their construction site. In the construction site, officers found a construction truck with an open door. The interior of the truck appeared disturbed. The student was soon located in the 2300 block of San Jacinto while in possession of items that were believed to have been stolen from the truck – not to mention a fictitious identification card that purported the student to be older. The student had difficulty maintaining his balance and was literally covered in mud from head to toe. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was a danger to himself. The investigation into the burglary of a motor vehicle continues. Occurred on 10/17/14 at 11:34 PM. COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, 510 East 23rd Street Public Intoxication / Possession of Penalty Group 1 Drugs: A UT Officer observed a non-UT subject loose his footing several times before running smack dab into a light pole. The subject was so intoxicated he continued to sway even after sitting down. Needless to say he was intoxicated to the point he was a danger to himself and light poles everywhere. While searching the now arrested subject, two plastic baggies containing a white powdery substance was found in his jacket pocket. The subject’s response to this discovery – “Well, this is embarrassing.” The .84 grams of cocaine wasn’t just embarrassing – it was illegal. Occurred on 10/18/14 at 2:40 AM. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, 305 East 23rd Street Criminal Trespass Warning: Three non-UT subjects were reported as checking bicycle locks to bicycles that were secured to the bicycle racks located on the west side of the building. The reporting person over-heard one of the subjects directing the other two subjects to try various numbers on the combination locks. The three subjects split up prior to the arrival of the police officers. One of the three subjects was located and stopped. That subject provided less than sensible reasons for his and the other two subject’s behaviors. That subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning. The other two subjects were described as a white male with short brown hair wearing a white shirt, khaki cargo shorts and having a black backpack while the other subject was a white female in her 30’s with red dyed hair (brown roots) and a “raspy voice.” Occurred on 10/19/14 at 5:49 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Public Intoxication: While investigating the below report, a UT student, who was under the age of 21, was observed “slouched over” while seated in section 39 during the football game. There was evidence on the bleachers of the student having suffered an extreme, involuntary physical reaction to the over-consumption of an alcoholic beverage. The student made the comment she had “a lot to drink.” She was not exaggerating as she was found to be intoxicated to the point she was a physical danger to herself. Occurred on 10/18/14 at 8:15 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Public Intoxication: A UT student was reported as being “near passed out” while seated in section 39 during the football game. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point he was deemed to be a physical danger to himself. Occurred on 10/18/14 at 8:15 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was reported as having fallen down while trying to navigate a stairwell and was unconscious. Responding officers found the subject was in and out of consciousness and had several abrasions about his face. A friend of the subject’s claimed the subject had been drinking and was “a little drunk.” Emergency Medical Services responded and transported the subject to a local hospital for injuries sustained during his fall – well during his landing to be exact. Occurred on 10/18/14 at 9:12 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was observed stumbling down a flight of stairs and was later deemed to be in intoxicated to the point he was a danger to himself. Occurred on 10/18/14 at 8:22 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: Emergency Medical Services summoned police officers to the south stands during the game for assistance with a UT student, who was under the age of 21 and was having trouble as the bag he was using to collect the regurgitated contents of his stomach was nearly full. The student stated he was ill because he had been “irresponsible and consumed too much alcohol.” The student was correct in his self-assessment. In lieu of arrest for public intoxication, the student was issued a citation for Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor and released to a sober friend who was willing to accept care, custody and control of him. Occurred on 10/18/14 at 8:35 PM. DARRELL K ROYAL TEXAS MEMORIAL STADIUM, 2200 Robert Dedman Possession of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was found to be in possession of a plastic bottle containing whiskey while in section 39 of the stadium. Occurred on 10/18/14 at 8:28 PM. EAST MALL Criminal Trespass Warning (3 counts): A UT student and three non-UT subjects were reported as climbing on the Martin Luther King Jr. Statue. When stopped, the four subjects denied any such vertical ascents. The eyewitness identification was irrefutable and the three non-UT subjects were issued written criminal trespass warnings while the student was referred to the Dean of Student’s Office. Occurred on 10/18/14 at 1:08 AM. JESTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT student, who was under the age of 21, was reported as being passed out on the west side of the dormitory. The student was located and found to be seated behind a pool of previously consumed alcoholic beverages. The student admitted to having consumed several drinks at a local private residence of like-minded individuals. Occurred on 10/18/14 at 5:00 AM. MAIN BUILDING, 110 Inner Campus Drive Theft: A UT student reported that she and several other students placed their belongings on the steps located on the south side of the Main Building while the group met briefly. When the student returned to her backpack and jacket, she discovered her cellular telephone that she had placed in the folds of her jacket had been stolen. The student used the phone’s tracking software with audible alert feature to track her phone to an unidentified individual who initially denied having the phone but gave the phone up once the audible alert sounded again. After returning the cellular phone, the suspect left the area. The suspect was described as an older Hispanic male, with a medium build and wearing a blue long sleeve shirt, black pants and having an orange backpack. Recovered value: $500.00. Occurred on 10/18/14 between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM. Crime Prevention Tip: There are a few things I would like to highlight with this report. First, your property is not “secure” if you are in the area. To keep your property secured, you either need to have it with you or locked up. Secondly, the tracking software on electronic items like phones and laptops are excellent tools in helping to recover lost or stolen property. Most of these types of tracking programs need to be turned on or set-up prior to the item being stolen. Check your electronics. If they have locating programs or applications of this nature get them set-up before you wished you had. And finally, if you find yourself in this type of situation, please refrain from confronting the suspect yourself. You never know how someone will respond to being called a thief. If possible, keep the person in sight and contact the police department. PARKING LOT 80, 1900 Red River Criminal Mischief: An unknown subject or subjects cut rectangular shaped holes in the back of three portable restrooms located in lot 80 and two other portable restrooms in lot 118. Repair cost: $2,000.00. Occurred between 10/16/14 at 12 midnight and 10/19/14 at 7:00 AM. PHARMACY BUILDING, 2409 University Criminal Mischief: A large rock was moved from a rock garden located on the west side of the building and rolled down an exterior stone stairwell. The impact of the rock garden rock on the stone stairwell caused two large chips in the stairs. Repair cost: $1,500.00. Occurred between 10/17/14 at 6:30 PM and 10/18/14 at 7:55 AM. SAN JACINTO PARKING GARAGE, 2401 San Jacinto Leaving the Scene Collision: A UT Faculty Member reported stopping her vehicle to allow another vehicle to park on the 4th level of the parking garage. While stopped, a White Toyota Rav4 driven by a UT student struck his vehicle. The student drove away without stopping and exchanging information. The Faculty Member provided the police with the license plate number of the striking vehicle. When the student was contacted, she denied being involved in a collision although there was matching damage on each vehicle. Repair cost: $150.00. Reported on 10/17/14 at 1:18 PM. SAN JACINTO RESIDENCE HALL, 309 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject was reported as sleeping on a bench on the west side of the dormitory. The subject was awakened and stated he was looking for a place to rest. The subject was issued a written criminal trespass warning and directed to leave the campus. Occurred on 10/20/14 at 2:14 AM. 2000 San Jacinto Public Intoxication: A UT student was observed having problems with gravity as she tried to approach Gate 1 of the Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Football Stadium. The student was a true patriot of our prior mantra as she apparently planned to “Come early” as she thought the day was Wednesday. The student was found to be under the influence of an alcoholic beverage to the point she was a danger to herself. Occurred on 10/18/14 at 8:13 PM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 66 Alarm Reports, 3 “Police Help” Callbox Activations, 14 Suspicious Activity Reports, 3 Motor Vehicle Collisions, 12 Traffic Violations, 3 Medical Emergency Reports, 9 Unsecured Door Reports, 3 Welfare Concern Reports, 1 Accidental Damage Report, 1 Injured Animal Report, 1 Water Main Break and 19 Public Assist Reports between 10/17/14 and 10/20/14.
