The University of Wisconsin-Madison Police Department released a statement Monday detailing two incidences of excessive drinking over the weekend and warning students to consume alcohol legally and responsibly.
In the first case, at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, UWPD responded to Sullivan Hall after a house fellow found a 19-year-old male unconscious in his room. The student was transported to a hospital and intubated after doctors determined his blood alcohol content was .32. The legal definition of being intoxicated is having a BAC at or above .08
Two hours prior, at approximately 11:30 p.m. Friday, UWPD transported an 18-year-old female student to detox after she was found passed out in Sellery Hall with a BAC of .29.
In total, there were six total detox conveyances from Friday through Sunday. Additionally, UWPD issued 19 Underage Alcohol Citations over the weekend.
UWPD also reminded students if they choose to drink alcohol, to do so legally and responsibly, given the police’s concern about the high intoxication levels seen over the past year.
