Police Reports

The following are among the incidents reported to University Police between Sept. 15 and 22.

Sept. 15

10:28 a.m.: A female staff member reported losing her university-issued key at her off-campus residence.

10:48 a.m.: An officer responded to Heritage Hall on the Edinburg campus in reference to a male subject bothering female students. The male was subsequently located by the Edinburg Liberal Arts Building South. Investigation revealed the non-affiliated male had an active criminal trespass warning on file that had been issued Oct. 14, 2019. The male was arrested on a criminal trespass charge and transported to the Edinburg jail.

2:43 p.m.: A male staff member reported losing a university-issued mechanical tool somewhere while working at different areas around the Edinburg campus. A report was generated for documentation purposes.

3:55 p.m.: A female staff member reported her vehicle’s window was shattered while parked unattended in Lot E-5 on the Edinburg campus. The officer inspected the area, observing the grass had been recently trimmed by Facilities. The female staff member was referred to Facilities.

5:48 p.m.: A female staff member reported her vehicle’s window was shattered while parked unattended in Lot E-3 on the Edinburg campus. The officer inspected the area, observing the grass had been recently trimmed by Facilities. The female staff member was referred to Facilities.

8:57 p.m.: An officer responded to Lot B-7 in reference to a vehicle collision involving two university owned vehicles. The staff member, while backing up, struck an unattended parked vehicle causing minor damage. No injuries were reported.

Sept. 16

10:36 a.m.: UTRGV PD responded to an active fire alarm at the UT Health RGV Rheumatology Clinic in Edinburg. It was determined that the alarm was triggered by construction workers using a grinder tool causing the dust to trigger a smoke detector. The Edinburg Fire Department responded, and the fire panel was reset. The building is currently undergoing renovations.

Sept. 17

8:51 a.m.: Officers responded to Lot E-7 on the Edinburg campus in reference to a report of a reckless driver. An officer made contact with the parties involved and determined that the elements for reckless driving were not met. The officers’ investigation concluded that both parties involved were confused and believed the other party was giving them the right of way.

12:51 p.m.: An officer was dispatched to 600 N. Sugar Road in reference to a traffic accident involving two students. The vehicles sustained minor damage. No injuries were reported.

Sept. 20

11:11 a.m.: Officers were dispatched to the University Center on the Edinburg campus in regard to a burnt odor in the building. The Edinburg Fire Department responded to check the building. At this time, it is unknown what caused the burnt odor. The fire panel was checked but showed no issues. The Edinburg Fire Department later cleared the building for re-entry.

Sept. 21

7:47 a.m.: A female student reported she was involved in a verbal argument in Lot E-16 on the Edinburg campus with her boyfriend, a male student. During the course of the argument, the male punched the passenger side window of her vehicle, shattering it. Investigation confirmed that no assault occurred. The female student chose not to file criminal charges in regards to the damaged window. This incident will be referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities for further review.

9:17 a.m.: A male staff member reposted losing four university keys. The keys were lost sometime in March.

Sept. 22

4:24 a.m.: A female student requested an escort to her dorm room at Heritage Hall on the Edinburg campus. She reported having been involved in a verbal dispute with her non-affiliated boyfriend off campus. The student was concerned that her boyfriend might come by campus to look for her. She also mentioned she had documented a similar incident with the Edinburg Police. She only wanted to document the incident. 

–Compiled by Fernanda Figueroa