The following are among the incidents reported to University Police between Sept. 10 and 18.
Sept. 10
8:33 a.m.: A student reported receiving a text message from a non-affiliated man threatening him with violence. The case is under investigation.
1:57 p.m.: A University Police officer found marijuana while investigating a vehicle for a reckless damage offense in Lot B-1 on the Brownsville campus. Officers contacted the owner, a non-affiliated woman, and arrested her for possession of marijuana. She was transported and booked into the Brownsville Police Department.
Sept. 11
10:16 a.m.: A student reported being involved in a vehicle collision in Lot E-26 on the Edinburg campus. The other driver left the scene. No injuries were reported. The case is under investigation.
1:35 p.m.: An employee reported finding alcoholic beverage containers in the men’s restroom in Liberal Arts Building South on the Edinburg campus.
Sept. 13
12:13 p.m.: University Police officers responded to Heritage Hall on the Edinburg campus for a report of a vape pen, which tested positive for THC and was submitted for destruction.
Sept. 15
4:07 p.m.: A University Police officer responded to an active fire alarm in Unity Hall on the Edinburg campus but found no signs of smoke or fire. Further investigation revealed the alarm was activated due to a water leak. Environmental Health, Safety and Risk Management deemed the building safe for reentry.
4:52 p.m.: A University Police officer responded to a water leak in Liberal Arts Building South on the Edinburg campus. Wet floor signs were placed along with a trash can under the leak. A work order for repairs was submitted.
Sept. 17
8:27 a.m.: University Police officers responded to a student feeling nauseated in the Village Apartments on the Edinburg campus. The student declined emergency medical services.
11:56 a.m.: A student reported a classmate sent a concerning message in a group chat. University Police officers on the Edinburg campus contacted the student who said he was OK and did not require assistance.
4:44 p.m.: An officer responded to a student who fainted in Liberal Arts Building South on the Edinburg campus. Emergency medical services evaluated the student and transported her to the Edinburg Regional Medical Center.
6:11 p.m.: A University Police officer responded to the Harlingen Soccer Complex where a university-leased charter bus struck a non-affiliated parked vehicle. University Police notified the Harlingen Police Department.
Sept. 18
1:18 a.m.: An employee reported finding empty alcoholic beverage containers inside the men’s restroom in the University Library on the Brownsville campus.
–Compiled by Rebeca Salinas
