Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University Police Department Patrol Officers between Friday, 02/26/16 and Monday, 02/29/16. ALMETRIS DUREN HALL, 2624 Whitis Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT police officer was summoned to assist a student, who was under the age of 21, by opening her dormitory room door. The student had lost her keys earlier in the evening. Upon arrival, the officer found the student lying on the ground amidst a pool of partially digested consumables. The student became frustrated by her inability to locate her identification and exclaimed, “Great, that's another thing I lost tonight.†Besides her previous meal, the student also lost her keys, cellular telephone and identification. While the student had consumed alcoholic beverages earlier in the night and displayed an inability to care for her personal property, the officer deemed she was sober enough to care for herself. Occurred on 02/27/16 at 3:11 a.m. ALMETRIS DUREN HALL, 2624 Whitis Consumption of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT police officer was summoned to the front desk to investigate a report of an intoxicated student who was under the age of 21. When the officer first observed the subject, she noted he was missing a shoe and the shoe he possessed was on the wrong foot. The student's shoe situation may have contributed to his balance and coordination difficulties, but it did not explain the other signs of intoxication. While it was clear the student had been drinking alcoholic beverages, the officer did not believe the student was intoxicated to the point he was a danger to himself or others. Occurred on 02/28/16 at 12:59 a.m. BRAZOS PARKING GARAGE, 210 East Martin Luther King Criminal Mischief: The exit control arm located at the northeast exit of the parking garage was bent in what appeared to be an unpaid exit from the parking garage. Repair cost: $500.00. Discovered on 02/28/16 at 2:54 a.m. HOMER RAINEY HALL, 200 West 21st Street Criminal Mischief: Glass inserts were broken out of a door to an enclosed exterior walkway located on the east side of the building. There was no evidence to suggest entry was made into the building. Repair cost: $100.00. Reported on 02/28/16 at 11:29 p.m. JESTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Mischief: A 5th floor fire exit sign was knocked free from its mounting bracket. Repair cost: $20.00. Reported on 02/28/16 at 11:40 a.m. JESTER WEST, 201 East 21st Street Criminal Mischief: The piping to water bottle spouts on two 5th floor water fountains were stolen from the water fountains. Repair cost: $100.00. Reported on 02/28/16 at 11:36 p.m. JESTER ACADEMIC CENTER, 201 East 21st Street Graffiti: Black spray paint was used to draw an enigmatic image on a stairwell wall located on the 1st floor of the building. Removal cost: $100.00. Discovered on 02/27/16 at 11:10 a.m. PERRY-CASTAÑEDA LIBRARY, 101 East 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: A non-UT subject, who was described as wearing rather tight bicycle shorts was reported as “pacing†back and forth on the 4th floor. Officers found the subject pacing the 6th floor. When stopped, the subject indicated he used the library to jog. The issuance of a written criminal trespass warning ran the subject out of the library. Occurred on 02/28/16 at 11:29 p.m. SAN ANTONIO PARKING GARAGE, 2420 San Antonio Criminal Mischief: The entry control arm located at the west entrance of the parking garage was broken free. Repair cost: $500.00. Occurred on 02/28/16 between 7:30 a.m. and 12:08 p.m. 2500 Guadalupe Graffiti: White spray paint was used to write two words on a street sign. Removal cost: $75.00. Discovered on 02/28/16 at 1:45 a.m. 1300 Manor Public Intoxication: A non-UT subject was found lying with half of his body in the roadway. When awakened, the subject was not sure where he was but was able to summon his sober cousin who agreed to take care, custody and control of him. Occurred on 02/28/16 at 5:39 a.m. 1900 San Antonio (Alley) Possession of Dangerous Drug: A UT police officer happened across two subjects sitting in the alleyway. Upon seeing the marked patrol car, the subjects stood up and parted ways. The officer continued to watch one of the subjects as he crossed Martin Luther King against the light. After fishing the subject out of the roadway, the officer discovered the subject was in possession of .04 ounces of the synthetic cannabinoid known as K2. Occurred on 02/28/16 at 7:25 p.m. 1900 San Antonio Possession of Dangerous Drug: A non-UT subject was found loitering in an area under a “Private Property; No Trespassing†sign. When asked if he had any K2, the subject replied in the affirmative and handed the officer a bag he had been wearing around his neck. The officer found .16 ounces of the synthetic cannabinoid known as K2 inside the bag. Occurred on 02/28/16 at 4:25 p.m. 100 East 21st Street Possession of Alcohol by a Minor: A UT police officer observed a vehicle being driven westbound in the east bound lane of traffic. The west bound lane of traffic was closed for construction. After clearing the construction zone, the driver of the vehicle sped to a rate of travel much greater than the posted speed limit. When stopped, the driver was identified as a UT student, who was under the age of 21. The student stated he observed the marked patrol car and drove in the manner he did to avoid a “police interaction.†I am thinking the student is not sure how the traffic law works. Anyway, the officer observed a case of beer in the student's back seat. Occurred on 02/28/16 at 3:42 a.m. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 68 Alarm Reports, 2 “Police Help†Callbox Activations, 52 Traffic Violations, 2 Motor Vehicle Collisions, 28 Suspicious Activity Reports, 2 Medical Assist Requests, 1 Stuck Elevator Report, 3 Found Property Reports, 2 Accidental Damage Reports, 2 Unsecured Door Reports and 21 Public Assist Requests between 02/26/16 and 02/29/16. Prepared by: Ofc. WR π/ To subscribe or unsubscribe, visit http://www.utexas.edu/police/campuswatch/subscribe.php/
