A UTA Police car sits with its lights on May 15 outside of Woolf Hall.
File photo / James Ward
This is a crime wrap-up for Oct. 19-25.
Offensive or provocative physical contact
At approximately 2:37 p.m. Oct. 23, a UTA student reported being assaulted by another student on campus, UTA Police Capt. Jim Randles said in an email. An investigation was initiated.
Offensive or provocative physical contact 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.
Fraudulent use or possession of identifying information
At approximately 3:32 p.m. Oct. 25, a non-UTA affiliated individual from out of state reported identity theft involving student loans obtained in their name for tuition at UTA, Randles said. The individual was advised to file a report with their local law enforcement agency.
Fraudulent use or possession of identifying information under five items is a state jail felony punishable by 180 days to two years in jail. Perpetrators may also receive a fine not exceeding $10,000.
The case is still active.
Possession of marijuana under 2 ounces and unlawful carrying of a weapon
At approximately 9:17 p.m. Oct. 21, a UTA Police officer conducted a traffic stop in the 400 block of South Cooper Street. Randles said. The driver, a non-UTA affiliate, was arrested for possession of marijuana under 2 ounces and unlawful carrying of a weapon. The individual also had an active Arlington Police Department misdemeanor warrant.
Possession of 2 ounces or less of marijuana is a class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000, up to 180 days in jail or both.
Unlawful carrying of a weapon is class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $4,000, up to one year in jail or both.
Theft of property (listed as stalking in crime log under the Clery Act)
At approximately 11:35 a.m. Oct. 20, a UTA student residing in KC Hall reported being the victim of a scam phone call that resulted in the transfer of funds to the suspect(s), Randles said. An investigation was initiated.
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 damage or destruction of property
At approximately 9:45 a.m. Oct. 19, UTA Police responded to a report of reckless damage at 416 S. Oak St. after a witness observed a stop sign that had been knocked down, Randles said. Investigators identified a suspect who left the area, and a follow-up investigation is ongoing.
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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