Campus Watch: Below is a summary of campus activity reported to or observed by The University of Texas At Austin Police Department Patrol Officers between Thursday 03/16/17 and Monday 03/20/17. ****Safety Alert**** Recently, UTPD has been notified of aggressive panhandlers operating near campus. These scam artists will often claim to be experiencing an emergency situation and will say they are in desperate need of cash. They have been known to pressure people into going to ATM machines and withdrawing cash. If you are approached by an aggressive panhandler, politely but firmly decline their request and quickly leave the area. Then, find a safe place and call the police to report the activity. University of Texas Administration Building 1616 Guadalupe Street Graffiti: A UT Staff member reported graffiti on an exterior wall of the building. The cost to remove the graffiti is estimated to be $50.00. Reported on 03/16/17 at 08:10 am. San Antonio Garage 2420 San Antonio Street Graffiti: A UTPD officer discovered graffiti on an exterior wall of the garage. The estimated cost to remove the graffiti is $100.00. Reported on 03/16/17 on 08:13. University of Texas Administration Building 1616 Guadalupe Street Graffiti: A UTPD officer discovered graffiti on an exterior wall of the building. The estimated cost to remove the graffiti is $50.00. Reported on 03/16/17 at 08:20 am. 2400 Block of Guadalupe Street Public Intoxication: A UTPD officer saw a person sleeping near the roadway. The officer went to check on the individual and was greeted by a string a profanities. The officer, a consummate professional, disregarded the insults and observed signs of intoxication. The signs included the smell of alcohol, bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. Let's also remember the officer found him passed out near an active roadway which is a dangerous place for a little tiger snooze. The officer ultimately took the suspect into custody for public intoxication. He was transported to Travis County Central booking where he will be free to catch up on some sleep. Occurred on 03/20/17 at 6:48 pm. 2100 Block of San Jacinto Boulevard Public Intoxication: A patrolling UTPD officer observed a man whose ability to walk had evidently reverted to that of a toddler. The man stumbled and tried to stagger away before the officer approached him. The man told officers that he had “been drinking since yesterday and that he “had quite a bit to drink.†Keep in mind that we're not talking about Shamrock Shakes. The man did not know where he was and proved unable to operate a cellular telephone. Officers took the man into custody and transported him to Travis County Central Booking. Occurred on 03/17/17 at 02:28 am. Jester Residence Hall 201 E. 21st Street Criminal Trespass Warning: UTPD officers were dispatched to a common area in study area in regard to a door alarm activation. Much to their surprise, they found a man sleeping in the area. They woke the man and found out that it was his anniversary. Not of marriage or anything remotely good for him. Instead, officers determined that it had been almost exactly one year since his last criminal trespass warning from The University of Texas. Officers celebrated this by issuing the man a fresh criminal trespass warning and taking him to jail for violating the first one. Occurred on 03/17/17 at 03:53 am. 1600 Block of Guadalupe Street Possession of Substance in Penalty Group 2A (Synthetic Cannabinoids): A UTPD officer observed an individual walking on the sidewalk who appeared to fall asleep while standing up. The officer recognized this is a common side effect associated with synthetic cannabinoids or K2 as it is commonly known. The offender is well known to UTPD officers. So well- known that yours truly has arrested him more than once – often for drug possession. Unsurprisingly, the man was in possession and under the influence of the aforementioned illegal drugs. He was transported to Travis County Central Booking. Occurred on 03/17/17 at 11:30 am. O'Henry Hall 601 W. Colorado Street Public Intoxication: A UTPD guard located a young woman passed out on the steps of the building. Officers responded to the area and woke the sleeper. They determined that she had consumed a copious amount of alcohol. She explained to officers that she (and this is a direct quote) knew “where to get the treasure.†She also believed it was 07:00 am when it was in fact, closer to 11:15 pm. She was taken into custody and transported to Travis County Central Booking. It is unknown if she recovered the treasure. Occurred on 03/17/17 at 11:15 pm. 2000 Block of San Jacinto Public Intoxication: A UTPD officer was at our police station when heard “frantic knocking†on the back door. The officer opened the door and spoke with a man who reported that he had found an unconscious person. Officers confirmed that there was indeed an unconscious man who smelled of alcohol and had unzipped his pants before passing out. Officers described the man as confused and said that he could not operate a phone to call a sober friend. Officers then took him to the local jail to spend the rest of his night out. Occurred on 03/18/17 at 02:14 pm. Whitaker Sports Complex 4901 Guadalupe Street Theft: A UT owned sign was removed from a fence at the sports complex. The estimated cost to replace the sign is $50.00. Reported on 03/18/17 at 10:18 am. Jester Residence Hall 201 E. 21st Street Theft: A UT student reported that his bicycle had been stolen from a rack near the residence hall. The bike was secured to the rack by a flimsy lock which the thief was easily able to defeat. The estimated loss is $300.00. Reported on 03/19/17 at 01:54 am. 2000 Block of Rio Grande Street Possession of Substance in Penalty Group One (Two Counts)/Unlawful Manufacture or Delivery of a Substance in Penalty Group Three or Four/Possession of a Substance in Penalty Group Two/Possession of Marijuana/Prohibited Weapons (Brass Knuckles)/Driving While Intoxicated with an Open Alcoholic Container: A UTPD officer was flagged down by a group of people who reported that someone was asleep in their car in the middle of the intersection. The officer quickly located the vehicle and turned on his blinky-flashies. The vehicle then began to move at an incredibly slow pace for about a block before coming to a stop. The officer spoke with the driver and observed signs consistent with intoxication. The driver made rambling statements like “the passenger fell asleep behind the shirts.†The man admitted to officers that he was drunk but argued that his friends were “more drunk†than him. To his credit, he was mostly correct. As you might expect, the driver performed miserably on the standard tests. During the test, the driver began to laugh hysterically which is pretty uncommon in these situations. The driver was then taken into custody and searched. That search yielded the following: 137 Xanax Pills, Amphetamine Salts, Marijuana, Cocaine, LSD, Brass Knuckles and nearly $2000 dollars in small denominations. The driver was then transported to Travis County Central Booking. All of the above items and the vehicle were seized. Occurred on 03/19/2017 at 06:34 am. Officer Murphy's Pro-Tip: We have no patience for drug dealers around here. If you're in that line of work, find a new job. Whitaker Sports Complex 4901 Guadalupe Street Burglary of a Vehicle: A patron of the sports complex reported that someone had broken one of her vehicle's windows and stolen items from within. The value of the stolen items is estimated to be $25.00.Reported on 03/19/17 at 01:52 pm. 2600 Block of Rio Grande Street Public Intoxication: A UTPD officer observed a man drinking boxed wine in a Dixie cup while yelling profanities at people in the area. The officer detained the man and observed that the man smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech and that his clothing was “soiled.†The officer also reported that the suspect's teeth were stained purple from the wine and could not walk or stand without falling. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to Travis County Central Booking. Occurred on 03/19/17 at 11:15 pm. The University of Texas Police Department responded to 51 Alarm Reports, 33 Traffic Violations, 12 Foot Patrols, 20 Suspicious Activity Reports, 3 Medical Emergencies, 9 Assist Other Law Enforcement Agency Calls, and 30 Public Assists between Thursday 03/16/17 and Monday 03/20/17. Today's Campus Watch was prepared by: Officer M. 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