This is a crime wrap-up from March 14 to 18.
Criminal mischief
On March 14, a female staff member reported finding urine and fecal matter in a stairwell, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email.
Criminal mischief with under $100 in pecuniary loss is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.
Criminal trespass
On March 17, officers attempted to make contact with an unaffiliated female trespassing on UTA property, McCord said. The female fled from officers but was apprehended, arrested and transported to the Arlington Police Department jail.
If the offender has not been previously convicted of trespassing on higher education property, the offense is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.
If the offender has been previously convicted, the offense is a class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $4,000, up to one year in jail or both.
Evading arrest or detention is a class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $4,000, up to one year in jail or both.
Burglary of vehicle
On March 17, a male student and female student reported the burglary of a vehicle, McCord said. Each had property taken from the same vehicle.
Burglary of a vehicle is a class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $4,000, up to one year in jail or both.
The case is still active.
Public intoxication
On March 17, officers made contact with an unaffiliated female who was intoxicated, McCord said. She was released to an adult relative.
Public intoxication is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.
Threat to publish intimate visual
On March 18, a male student reported receiving concerning messages from an unknown person, McCord said.
Unlawful disclosure or promotion of intimate visual material is a state jail felony and punishable by confinement in a state jail between 180 days to two years. Perpetrators may also receive a fine not exceeding $10,000.
This case is still active.
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