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. 1-4.
Unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit material
At approximately 12:03 p.m. on Oct. 2, officers met with a UTA student at the UTA Police Department main station regarding the receipt of unsolicited sexually explicit material from an unknown individual, UTA Police Capt. Jim Randles said in an email. An investigation into unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit visual material was initiated.
Unlawful electronic transmission of sexually explicit material is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.
The case is still active.
Stalking
At approximately 8:20 p.m. on Oct. 4, a UTA student reported that an older male subject was staring at her while she was working out, Randles said. An investigation was initiated.
Stalking is a third-degree felony punishable by jail time between two and 10 years. Perpetrators may also receive a fine not exceeding $10,000.
If the offender has been previously convicted, stalking is a second-degree felony punishable by jail time between two and 20 years. Perpetrators may also receive a fine not exceeding $10,000.
Failure to yield right of way
At approximately 12:15 a.m. on Oct. 1, UTA Police responded to a traffic accident involving a scooter and a vehicle at 900 UTA Blvd., Randles said. The scooter user was issued a citation for failure to yield the right-of-way.
Failure to yield the right of way causing bodily injury is punishable by a fine between $500 and $2,000. If the incident caused serious bodily injury, it is punishable by a fine between $1,000 and $4,000.
The case is still active.
Theft of property
At approximately 2:27 p.m. on Oct. 1, UTA Police met with a complainant at the UTA Police Department main station regarding the theft of keys, Randles said. The victim, a UTA student, reported the keys were stolen from Pickard Hall. No suspects have been identified at this time.
Theft of property valued between $100 and $750 is a class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000, up to 180 days or both.
The case is still active.
Graffiti
At approximately 4:50 p.m. on Oct. 3, a UTA student reported graffiti on university property inside the Fine Arts Building, Randles said. An investigation was initiated. No suspects have been identified at this time.
Graffiti with a pecuniary loss between $100 and $750 is a class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000, up to 180 days in jail or both.
This case is still active.
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