A black and white University of Texas at Arlington police vehicle drives by with red and blue lights on top.

A police car sweeps by during an altercation April 25 outside Ransom Hall.

File photo / Christine Vo

This is a crime wrap up for Feb. 12-14.

Offensive or provocative physical contact (listed as attempted rape in crime log under Clery Act) 

On Feb. 13, a student reported being assaulted by another student during an argument, McCord said. 

Offensive or provocative physical contact is a class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $4,000, confinement in jail of up to one year or both. 

The case is still active. 

Criminal trespass and theft of property 

On Feb. 13, a student reported the theft of her vehicle. The vehicle was recovered by the UTA Police Department on Feb. 17, McCord said.

If the offender has not been previously convicted of trespassing on higher education property, the offense is a class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000, confinement in jail of up to 180 days or both. 

Theft of property valued between $2,500 and $30,000 is a state jail felony, punishable by imprisonment of 180 days to two years in jail, with the possibility of a fine not exceeding $10,000. 

The case is still active. 

Criminal mischief and assault causing bodily injury 

On Feb. 14, a student reported being assaulted by another student during an argument, McCord said. 

Criminal mischief with a pecuniary loss between $100 and $750 is a class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000, confinement in jail for up to 180 days or both. 

Assault causing bodily injury is a class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $4,000, confinement in jail for up to one year or both. 

The case is still active. 

Attempted theft 

On Feb. 12, a student reported harassing contact from someone who attempted to scam them, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email.

Theft between $100 and $700 is a class B misdemeanor; due to criminal attempt, the crime is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.

The case is still active.

Reckless Damage or destruction of property

On Feb. 12, a faculty member 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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