A police car sweeps by during an altercation April 25 outside Ransom Hall.
This is a crime wrap up for Feb. 17 to 22.
Possession of controlled substance in penalty group 2 and theft
On Feb. 17, officers made contact with an unaffiliated person in possession of a stolen vehicle. He was arrested for theft between $2,500 and $30,000, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. He was also found to be in possession of a THC-infused vaping device. He was transported to Arlington Police Department jail.
Possession of a controlled substance in penalty group 2 is a state jail felony if the amount of the controlled substance possessed is less than one gram.
Theft between $2,500 and $30,000 is a state jail felony punishable by a fine not to exceed $10,000, a jail term between 180 days and two years or both.
The case is still active.
Credit card or debit card abuse
On Feb. 18, a faculty member reported an unauthorized transaction on their university procurement card, McCord said.
Credit or debit card abuse is a state jail felony punishable by imprisonment of 180 days to two years in jail, a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.
The case is still active.
Theft of property
On Feb. 18, a student reported the theft of approximately $2,200 cash from his dorm room, McCord said.
Theft of property valued between $750 and $2,500 is a class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $4,000, up to one year in jail or both.
The case is still active.
Reckless driving and driving while Texas license is invalid
On Feb. 19, officers made contact with two unaffiliated suspects in recent auto burglaries, McCord said. One was arrested for multiple outstanding warrants. The other was arrested for reckless driving. They were taken to the Arlington Police Department jail.
Reckless driving is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $200, confinement in a county jail for no more than 30 days or both.
Driving with an invalid license is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.
Reckless damage or destruction of property
On Feb. 22, a student reported damage to his vehicle while it was parked, McCord said.
Reckless damage or destruction of property is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.
The case is still active.
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