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 of Sept. 24-28.

Possession of marijuana

On Sept. 24, officers checked the welfare of a student, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. The student was found to be in possession of marijuana, and was arrested and transported to the Arlington Police Department jail.

Possession of marijuana of two ounces or less is a class B misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $2,000, up to 180 days in jail or both.

Theft of property 

On Sept. 25, a student reported receiving fraudulent checks, 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.

This case is still active. 

Disorderly conduct – noxious and unreasonable odor

On Sept. 25, officers investigated someone spraying pepper spray, McCord said.

Disorderly conduct is a class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.

Sexual assault

On Sept. 27, a UTA-affiliated person reported a sexual assault, McCord said.

Sexual assault is a second-degree felony punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice between two and 20 years. Perpetrators may also receive a fine not to exceed $10,000.

This case is still active. 

Reckless damage or destruction of property 

On Sept. 28, an unaffiliated person reported damage to her 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.

This case is still active.

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