Student Transported to Detox with Dangerously High BAC
- Case number: 14-1558
- Incident date: August 29, 2014, 2:15 am
- Incident type: Alcohol - Detox Conveyance
- Location/address: Lake Street Ramp
On Friday, August 29 at approximately 2:15 a.m., the UW-Madison Police Department made contact with a 25-year old UW-Madison student who was reportedly alone — stumbling and having trouble balancing as he walked up a stairwell in the Lake Street Ramp, 301 N. Lake Street.
When officers arrived, they noticed the man had watery, glassy, bloodshot eyes — he smelled like intoxicants, and was having a hard time standing. His preliminary blood alcohol content was .338, and he was taken to detox for his own safety.
As students — old and new — embark on their college journey this semester, it’s important to remember the real dangers of over-consuming alcohol. Not only are students putting their academics at risk, but they’re also increasing their chancing of becoming the victim of a crime — from sexual assaults, to theft/robbery, battery, and more.
“This is a serious issue — not only on our campus, but on campuses across the country,” UWPD Chief Susan Riseling said. “We’re not talking about just a couple drinks here — we’re talking about deadly levels of alcohol being consumed.”
Take control of your night and own your own Wisconsin Experience — if you choose to drink, please do so legally, in moderation, and take care of your fellow Badgers. If a friend needs help — call for help, and don’t leave them alone.