A police car sweeps by during an altercation April 25 outside Ransom Hall.
This is a crime wrap-up from Oct. 17 to 20.
Unauthorized use of a vehicle and unlawful carrying of a weapon
On Oct 17, officers investigated a reported stolen vehicle, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. The unaffiliated driver was arrested for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and unlawful carrying of a weapon. He was transported to the Arlington Police Department jail.
Unauthorized use of a vehicle is a state jail felony, punishable by imprisonment of 180 days to two years in jail. Perpetrators may also receive a fine not exceeding $10,000.
Unlawful carrying of a weapon in a prohibited place is a class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding $4,000, up to one year in jail or both.
Driving while intoxicated
On Oct. 18, an officer investigated a vehicle running and the driver appeared to be asleep, McCord said. The driver, a UTA student, was arrested for driving while intoxicated.
Driving while intoxicated is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by a minimum of 72 hours in confinement. If the trial shows that there was an immediate open alcohol container in the offender’s possession when operating the vehicle, the minimum jail time becomes six days.
Theft of property
On Oct. 18, an unaffiliated person reported the theft of their phone while it was left unattended in a public restroom, 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.
On Oct. 20, a student reported being the victim of a scam, McCord said.
Theft of property valued 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.
Both cases are still active.
Possession of controlled substance in penalty group 1/1-B, fraudulent use of possession of credit card or debit card information and fraudulent use or possession of identifying information items
On Oct. 20, officers made contact with two suspicious persons believed to be involved in bicycle/scooter thefts, McCord said. The unaffiliated persons were arrested for multiple outstanding warrants. Both individuals were found to be in possession of fentanyl and personal identifying information from other persons. They were both transported to the Arlington Police Department jail without incident.
Possession of controlled substance in penalty group 1/1-B less than a gram is a state jail felony, punishable by imprisonment of 180 days to two years in jail. Perpetrators may also receive a fine not exceeding $10,000.
Fraudulent use of possession of credit card or debit card information under five items is a state jail felony, punishable by imprisonment of 180 days to two years in jail. Perpetrators may also receive a fine not exceeding $10,000.
Fraudulent use or possession of identifying information under five items is a state jail felony, punishable by imprisonment of 180 days to two years in jail. Perpetrators may also receive a fine not exceeding $10,000.
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