A police car sweeps by during an altercation April 25 outside Ransom Hall.
This is a crime wrap-up of Oct. 1-5.
Criminal mischief
On Oct. 1, an officer investigated graffiti that was found on a wall, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email.
Criminal mischief of under $100 is a class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.
Criminal trespass — unlawful carrying of a weapon
On Oct. 2, officers investigated reports of two suspicious persons, and both were arrested for criminal trespass, McCord said. One of the individuals was charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon. Both were transported to Arlington Police Department jail.
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.
If the offender has been previously convicted, the offense is a class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding $4,000, up to one year in jail or both.
Unlawful carrying of a weapon is class A misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding $4,000, up to one year in jail or both.
Graffiti
On Oct. 4, an officer investigated graffiti on a generator, McCord said.
Graffiti with under $100 in pecuniary loss is a class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.
Assault causes bodily injury to a family member
On Oct. 5, a student reported being assaulted by her sister during an altercation, McCord said. The sister was arrested and transported to Arlington Police Department jail.
Assault causing bodily injury to a family member is a third-degree felony, punishable by jail time between two and 10 years. Perpetrators may also receive a fine not exceeding $10,000.
Burglary of habitation
On Oct. 5, a student reported the burglary of her apartment, McCord said.
Burglary of habitation is a second-degree felony, punishable by imprisonment in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice for between two and 20 years. Perpetrators may also receive a fine not to exceed $10,000.
The case is still active.
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