Report for 07/17/2015


Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Thursday, 07/16/15 and Friday, 07/17/15. 2015 San Jacinto Boulevard Driving While Intoxicated: A UT Police Officer initiated a traffic stop when he observed a white Lexus driving without headlights when required. When the Non-UT Driver rolled down his window, the officers could smell an odor of alcohol. The driver stated he was on his way home from Happy Hour and had consumed 3 beers. He was unable to verify his location when asked. He consented to perform the Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. The driver was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. Occurred on 07/16/15, at 11:45 PM. 2400 Rio Grande Possession of Marijuana (2oz or Less), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Prohibited Weapons: A UT Police Officer initiated a traffic stop when he observed a blue Dodge Avenger driving the wrong way, south bound, on the 2400 Block of San Antonio Street. While standing at the driver side window, the officer smelled a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. Upon search of the vehicle, a set of brass knuckles, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia were found. The Non-UT Driver was arrested for Possession of Marijuana (2oz or Less), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Prohibited Weapons. Occurred on 07/16/15, at 8:29 PM. 2324 Guadalupe Disorderly Conduct: A Non-UT subject was arrested for disorderly conduct for using abusive, indecent, profane, or vulgar language in a convenient store. His actions caused an immediate breach of the peace. Occurred on 07/16/15, at 4:00 PM. 2101 Speedway Criminal Mischief: A Non-UT subject reported damage to his “Via Rapido” brand hybrid/electric bicycle. He stated some unknown individual cut the control and power wires for his bicycle rendering his bicycle non-functional. Estimated cost for repairs: $150.00. Occurred on 07/16/15, between 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 30 Alarm Reports, 1 “Police Help” Callbox Activation, 3 Fire Alarm Reports, 2 Suspicious Vehicle Reports, 1 Motor Vehicle Collision, 2 Stuck Elevator Calls, 3 Assist Outside Agency Reports, 5 Traffic Violations, and 4 Public Assist Requests between 07/16/15 and 07/17/15. Prepared by: Sgt. Layne Brewster To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/