Crimes, Incidents Down At UTEP-Memphis Game Compared To Previous Game

Just days after UTEP administrators made changes to the rules for tailgating on campus, crimes and incidents on campus for the UTEP vs. Memphis game dropped significantly compared to the previous week.

Among the changes to the tailgating rules were: Tailgating started on inner-campus two hours later, generators and music with amplified speakers were no longer allowed.

There were nearly 50 percent less crimes and incidents reported at the UTEP vs Memphis game compared to the UTEP vs. New Mexico State University game.

The following activity occurred or was reported to state and local law enforcement agencies in conjunction with the UTEP vs. Memphis football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010.

The log is in reverse chronological order with the most recent reports listed at the top.

These are the reports that have been submitted as of 1000 hours on Monday, 9-27-10. Any game related reports after this date/time will be on the regular UTEP PD Crime and Incident log for the current month.

Incident or OffenseInjured Persons Time Reported9-27-10 / 0845 Time Occurred9-25-10 / Between 1700 and 2200 LocationStadium DescriptionThe Pro-Action Medical team dropped off reports concerning five (5) individuals who were injured inside the stadium during the game. All treated for minor injuries and released. Case Number10-0540 / 10-0541 / 10-0542 / 10-0543 / 10-0544 Case StatusClosed

Incident or OffenseLost or Stolen Property Time Reported9-26-10 / 1445 Time Occurred9-25-10 / Between 1800 and 2355 LocationStadium DescriptionA non-UTEP affiliated individual reported her purse missing. Follow up investigation revealed she recovered it from a good Samaritan who contacted her. Case Number10- 0539 Case StatusUnfounded

Incident or OffensePublic Intoxication Time Reported9-26-10 / 0312 Time Occurred9-26-10 / 0312 Location Police station Description Officers responded to the stationhouse in reference to a non-UTEP affiliated individual who came in and then passed out in a chair in the lobby. Case Number 10-0538 Case Status Arrest

Incident or OffenseBurglary of Vehicle Time Reported9-26-10 / 2248 Time Occurred9-26-10 / Between 1600 and 2248 LocationParking Lot IC-1 DescriptionA student reported the theft of several items from her secured vehicle which had been left parked and unattended. Case Number10- 0537 Case StatusClosed

Incident or OffenseClass C Assault (Intimidation/Threats) Time Reported9-25-10 / 2100 Time Occurred9-25-10 / 2100 LocationStadium DescriptionA non-UTEP affiliated individual reported that her ex-husband threatened her with physical violence while she was attending the game. Case Number10-0530 Case StatusOpen

Incident or OffenseEject Patron Time Reported9-25-10 / 2025 Time Occurred9-25-10 / 2025 Location Stadium Description One (1) non-UTEP affiliated individual was ejected from the stadium for violation of venue rules. Case Number 10-0529 Case Status Closed

Incident or OffenseCriminal Mischief > $ 50 Time Reported9-25-10 / 1955 Time Occurred9-25-10 / Between 1700 and 1955 Location Parking lot IC-12 Description A staff member reported an IT golf cart was found overturned. Case Number 10-0528 Case Status Open

Incident or OffensePublic Intoxication Time Reported9-25-10 / 1930 Time Occurred9-25-10 / 1930 LocationStadium DescriptionAn EPPD officer found a non-UTEP affiliated individual in a restroom highly intoxicated. He was taken into custody. Case Number10-0527 Case StatusArrest

Incident or OffensePublic Intoxication Time Reported9-25-10 / 1905 Time Occurred9-25-10 / 1905 LocationDurham Center DescriptionEPSO and UTEP PD units responded to a report of an intoxicated individual inside the training room. A non-UTEP affiliated individual was found disoriented trying to leave the facility. Investigation revealed he defecated in a corner of the supply room and cleaned himself with towels. Case NumberEPSO case number unknown Case StatusArrest

Incident or OffensePossession of Alcohol by Minors Time Reported9-25-10 / 1900 Time Occurred9-25-10 / 1830 Location Inner Campus Description EPPD identified three (3) underage individuals (2 students, 1 non-UTEP affiliated individual) on inner campus in possession of alcoholic beverages. Case Number 10-0535 Case Status Arrests

Incident or OffensePossession of Alcohol by Minor Time Reported9-25-10 / 1700 Time Occurred9-25-10 / 1700 Location 500 block of W. University Description A UTEP PD officer checked a non-UTEP affiliated individual who had an open container of beer. He was found to be underage. Case Number 10-0531 Case Status Arrest

Incident or OffenseCriminal Mischief >$ 50 Time Reported9-25-10 / 1430 Time Occurred9-25-10 / Between 0600 and 1430 LocationGeology DescriptionCSC staff approached a UTEP PD officer to report the Westside door (facing Lot IC-16) had the glass shattered inside the frame. Facilities Services notified for repair. Case Number10-0534 Case StatusOpen

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