Police Beat

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Criminal Mischief
Officers responded to a report of potential vandalism at Helaman Halls' 'J' Hall, where the ice cream vending machines located near the east doors were damaged, leading to spoiled products. The officers are currently reviewing camera footage to identify a suspect.

Theft
An officer was dispatched to contact the complainant regarding a delayed report of an electronic scooter theft at West Campus. The scooter, which was locked to a bicycle rack outside West Campus, was stolen on the night of April 26, and there is no suspect information at this time. Officers will continue to follow up on the investigation.

Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Student Athletic Building in response to a door alarm. Upon arrival, the officer located a custodian who informed him that they had accidentally triggered the alarm. The officer then cleared the scene.

Fire Alarm
An officer responded to an audible fire alarm at Heritage 5, Apartment 1204. The officer and the resident assistant entered the vacant apartment but could not locate any issues. The officer silenced the alarm; however, it was triggered again a short time later. Dispatch notified housing and the fire technician to respond and check on the alarm.

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Medical
BYU Police responded to a report of an unconscious student who had fallen in the Heber Grant Building (HGB). Provo EMS arrived to assess the situation and, after evaluating the student, determined that he was stable and cleared him at the scene.

Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to West Campus after a report of a suspicious stroller found in the parking lot. Upon arrival, the officer inspected the stroller and discovered a blanket and jacket inside, determining there was nothing out of the ordinary. After confirming the stroller's contents were harmless, the officer cleared the scene.

Medical
An officer and Provo Paramedics responded to a medical emergency at Wymount Terrace, where they evaluated a female experiencing health issues. After the assessment, the paramedics advised that she should be transported to the hospital. Her husband then drove her to the hospital in their personal vehicle for further care.

Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to respond to a safe-walk alert after it lost connection. Dispatch reached out to the subject's roommate, who promptly checked the bedroom and found the individual safe and sound, having simply forgotten to end the safe-walk.

Traffic Offense
An officer was dispatched to Helaman Halls for a report of a SUV driving recklessly with people hanging from the outside of the vehicle. The call was delayed by about 10 minutes. The officer checked the area but did not find the reported vehicle. The officer and dispatch were unable to find an LPR hit to identify the vehicle.

Suspicious
Officers were dispatched to Smith Field House's Volleyball room following reports of a suspicious individual seen retrieving drinks from the refrigerator in a secured area. Upon arrival, they identified the individual as the building manager, who has authorized access to the room. No further action was required.

Medical
An officer and Provo Fire responded to a medical call at West Campus. A student had passed out; however, when I arrived with the fire department, she was conscious and alert. Provo Fire was assisting with her care, and police assistance was no longer needed.

Agency Assist
Officers responded to the Harold B. Lee Library to assist detectives from the Santaquin Police Department in apprehending a drywall contractor. With the help of BYU building security, officers successfully located and arrested the suspect. The BYU police then escorted the Santaquin PD officers to their vehicle, providing assistance until their departure from campus.

Accident
An officer responded to Lot 5 for a reported hit-and-run accident. The complainant stated that the back passenger side of his vehicle and the rear taillight were scratched by another vehicle. He mentioned that this is the second time his car has been hit this year. A security camera on the Engineering Building overlooks the parking lot, and the officer will review the surveillance footage to see if the suspect vehicle can be identified. The case is currently under review.

Found Property
An officer was dispatched to Smith Field House after a building care employee discovered a wallet while cleaning the bleachers. The officer contacted the wallet's owner using identification found inside and informed them of the situation. The owner has arranged to pick up their wallet from the front counter of the police station in the JKB the following day.

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Suspicious Person
An officer was dispatched to the HBLL for a report of a suspicious male standing by a trashcan. The officer spoke with the reported individual and did not find anything suspicious about the individual. The officer did not see anything illegal about the individual's activities as they said they were waiting to give a friend a ride.

Criminal Mischief
The officer responded to the tunnel at Ellsworth Building regarding a report of criminal mischief. The officer photographed the graffiti and reviewed the cameras in the area but found nothing noteworthy. The report was forwarded to the investigations team to check with Provo PD to see if they recognized the tag. Dispatch submitted a request for the paint crew to respond to remove the graffiti.

Criminal Mischief
Report of an unlawful entry into a campus building in the East Campus area.
A caller reported that minor debris was scattered inside a building that is currently undergoing construction. Officers responded to the location, inspected the area, and determined that some minor damage had occurred. A security evaluation was conducted, and it was determined that additional security measures could be implemented. Currently, there is no ongoing threat to the public or the campus community. The case will remain under review for security measure evaluation.

Information
BYU Police were notified of a possible fraud attempt that had occurred in Virginia. The reporting party, a parent of a BYU student, received a phone call attempting to scam them out of money. Recognizing it as a scam, the parent did not send any money to the scammer. The reporting party requested that the information be documented in case BYU experienced similar incidents in the future.

Citizen Contact
A report was received regarding an individual potentially approaching campus who the caller believes poses a threat to them or their family member attending school there, based on prior interactions with the family. An officer contacted the caller to document the complaint and collect pertinent details. Currently, there is no immediate danger to the campus community, and university administration has been informed of the situation.

Lost Property
BYU Police received a report regarding lost keys in the BRWB. An officer collected the relevant details and documented the incident. The reporting party was issued a case number for internal tracking purposes.

Suspicious
An officer responded to a report of a suspicious drone flying above an apartment complex. After arriving at the scene, the officer conducted a thorough search of the area but did not locate the drone. The complainant preferred to remain anonymous and did not wish to be contacted.

Found Property
An officer was dispatched to pick up a wallet that was found in Lot 4 by the complainant. The officer identified the owner by a driver's license found in the wallet. The officer contact the owner and returned the wallet.

Trespassing
An officer was dispatched to the Bell Tower for a report of possible trespassers inside the building. The officer contacted the individuals inside the bell tower. One of the individuals was an authorized piano player who had been practicing. This individual is authorized to give tours and was doing so with some of his ward members. The officer did not find anything illegal in this incident.

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Unsecure Gate
In the early hours of the morning, an officer on patrol discovered the NCAA main gate wide open at 2:00 AM. After thoroughly inspecting the grounds to ensure there were no problems, the officer proceeded to close and secure the gate.

Accident - Lot 26
A vehicle was attempting to park and hit another car while in the process. Very minor damage.

Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched for a welfare check at May Hall after a resident registered for a safe walk that hadn't been closed out. Upon arrival, the officer successfully contacted the student, confirming that she had arrived safely at her apartment.

Animal Problem
Officers responded to a call about a bat in the Talmage Building, reported by Building Care near room 3322. Upon arrival, they successfully removed the bat using specialized equipment from Risk Management, resolving the situation without any incident.

Information
BYU Police responded to a report of possible criminal mischief at the LSB bike racks after a third-party observer claimed a bicycle had been intentionally damaged. Upon investigation, an officer discovered a bike with a broken rear mudflap, but it appeared to be tipped over, suggesting accidental damage rather than vandalism. Since the owner of the bike is unknown, the case will be closed unless a victim comes forward.

Medical
Emergency responders were summoned to the Wilkinson Student Center following an incident involving a student employee at Cougar Eat who sustained burns on her right arm and leg. Upon arrival, an officer noted the employee was receiving care from her supervisors, who explained that the injuries occurred while she was attempting to retrieve a tray of hot beans, leading to a spill that caused the burns. Provo Paramedics arrived shortly thereafter and transported the injured student to Utah Valley Hospital for further treatment. The officer also coordinated with dispatch to notify BYU Risk Management about the incident.

Civil Problem
Officers responded to a report of a landscaping company’s use of water associated with BYU campus property near the Riviera apartments. Upon arrival, officers contacted the landscaping employees, who confirmed they had been instructed by a BYU housing staff member to disconnect the water, which had already been done. Ongoing construction in the area involved Provo Power and an excavation company, while the landscaping crew was in the process of delivering gravel and briefly connected a hose to minimize dust. Officers informed the foreman to seek approval from housing for any future connections, despite previous permissions. The crew accepted a nearby water spigot on a different property to avoid further issues with BYU property, and it was noted that no additional water was needed that day.

Found Property
An officer responded to a report of a wallet found in lot 56. After contacting the complainant, the officer located the wallet and contacted its owner. The owner arrived at the JKB, retrieved the wallet, and confirmed that all contents were intact.

Found Property
In this incident, a law enforcement officer responded to a report of property found at the JKB. Upon arrival, the officer collected the laptop computer from the complainant and successfully identified its owner through specific markings and a name. The officer then returned the item to its rightful owner.

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Lewdness
BYU police dispatchers monitored security cameras around Budge Hall following reports of planned pranks. During their observation, they witnessed a male repeatedly expose his genitals in public. The individual was identified and brought to the BYU police station for questioning, where he waived his Miranda rights. Subsequently, he was arrested and taken to the Utah County Jail on charges of lewdness.

Carbon Monoxide Alarm
A carbon monoxide (CO) alarm was triggered at the Riviera apartment complex. Provo Fire Department responded to the situation and conducted a thorough check of the apartment for any signs of carbon monoxide gas. Their assessment revealed no elevated levels of CO in the unit, indicating that the alarm was likely faulty. Following the incident, housing management was contacted to address the issue and arrange for repairs to the defective CO alarm.

Welfare Check
Police responded to Wymount Terrace following a report of screaming from an apartment. Upon arrival, they discovered that a verbal argument had occurred between siblings, one of whom was a juvenile. No physical violence was involved, and the situation had already de-escalated, with the parties separating. The mother of the siblings arrived and agreed to take the younger sibling to a different location for the night to help calm tensions.

Family Problem
An officer received a phone report regarding a family dispute involving a laptop computer. The complainant reported that his brother-in-law had taken back a laptop he originally gifted to his sister without permission, breaching their trust. After discussing various resolution options, the complainant and his wife decided to handle the matter privately within the family, enlisting the help of other relatives to resolve the disagreement, thus no further police action was required.

Welfare Check
A concerned citizen reported witnessing a vehicle speeding through the roundabout at the Wilkinson Student Center, with a passenger allegedly screaming for help. Campus security used surveillance cameras and license plate readers to identify the vehicle. A police officer then contacted the individuals involved, confirming their safety. They clarified that the incident was a prank, and no further action was taken.

Public Peace
Officers were dispatched to investigate a report of a man yelling racially discriminatory comments near the Life Science Building. Upon arrival, an officer, with the vehicle window down, confirmed hearing a male voice using racial slurs. The officer located a man near the Benson Building, who initially refused to provide identification but eventually complied. The man denied making any racist remarks and expressed frustration over President Trump’s unfulfilled campaign promises. Despite his claims of visiting friends in Utah, he did not answer further questions regarding his presence on campus. After officers explained the complaint, they advised him to leave, and he stated he had called an Uber and would wait off-campus for his ride.

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Medical - Heart Problem
An officer was dispatched to a medical call regarding a heart problem at Heritage. A student was complaining of severe chest pain. The Provo Fire Department arrived, evaluated the individual, and, after consulting with his parents, decided that he would not be transported to the hospital. Instead, his parents would come to get him and take him to a doctor for further evaluation.

Welfare Check
Officers were dispatched to Maeser Hill following a report of an individual lying on the lawn with a pillow, raising concerns about his well-being. However, before the officers arrived, dispatch confirmed that the male had stood up, taken his pillow, and walked away. As a result, the officers canceled their response.

Welfare Check
BYU Police performed a welfare check on a student who had not been seen for several weeks after a professor expressed concerns to the Dean of Students. The officer located the student at their off-campus home in Provo and confirmed that they were safe and well.

Information
A Resident Assistant (RA) at BYU, contacted campus police to report rumors that students from Budge Hall planned to storm Stover Hall. She indicated that the rumored event, described as a "stampede," was expected to occur on April 19 at around 3:00 AM. In response to the rumors, Budge Hall RAs had advised students against participating in such behavior. Following the report, the shift sergeant informed the grave shift to increase patrols in the area overnight.

Found Property
A concerned individual discovered a backpack on a bench in the northwest corner of the ASB. An officer inspected the bag, found identification, and contacted the owner. The officer then placed the backpack in the ASB office for the owner to retrieve later.

Theft
A BYU student reported a theft to the police after discovering that a large black plastic bag containing football clothing and equipment had been stolen from under his parked vehicle, a gray 2023 RAV 4, near the Indoor Practice Field. The student had left the bag there while visiting the Student Athletic Building from approximately 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. When he returned around 8:30 p.m., the bag was missing. A search of BYU’s surveillance system yielded no footage of the vehicle or any activity in the area during that time.

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Accident
The officer responded to the bend in the road near West Campus Drive and South Campus Drive regarding a traffic accident. A large bus was negotiating the turn from West Campus Drive to head eastbound on South Campus Drive when it sideswiped a car traveling in the opposite direction. The turn was too sharp for the large bus to complete without crossing the double yellow line.

Trespassing
Officers responded to a report of an adult male in the Wilkinson Student Center who had been banned from campus. After arriving, the officers discovered that the individual had left the building and entered the Harold B. Lee Library. Library security located him on camera, and the officers took him into custody. He was escorted to the BYU police department, where he was cited for criminal trespassing and then released. Following this, he was escorted to his vehicle and asked to leave campus.

Lost Property
The officer was dispatched to the Marriott Center regarding a purse found. However, before arriving, the complainant decided to locate the owner without the officer's help and canceled the request for assistance.

AED – Alarm
On a routine call, an officer responded to an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) alarm at the Marriott Center. A police technician was sent to conduct a check on the AEDs to make sure they were operating correctly. However, due to a communication error, both police and fire units were incorrectly dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, the officer met with the technician, who clarified that the AED alarm was a false alert. The situation was resolved without further incident, and all responding units were informed of the error.

Information
An officer responded to the JRCB concerning a transient male who was sleeping in the lobby. The complainant requested that the building be closed for the day, but there were no security supervisors available at the time. The officer approached the male, informed him that they were preparing to close the building, and asked him to leave. The transient complied with the officers and exited the building.

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Weapons Offense
Officers responded to a call regarding a male individual hiking the Y-trailhead with an open-carry handgun visible on his hip and a baby carrier on his back containing an infant. The complainant had already vacated the area by the time law enforcement arrived. It is important to note that Utah is an open-carry state; however, Brigham Young University (BYU) has regulations prohibiting weapons on its property. Some users of the Y-trail may not be aware that it falls within BYU's jurisdiction, as the trail also provides access to other hiking systems along the Wasatch Front. Given that the male was not reported to be acting aggressively, officers took no further action apart from maintaining a patrol presence in the area for safety.

Medical
During a softball event at BYU, an officer on duty witnessed an incident involving the university's social media photographer. The photographer was struck in the forehead by a foul ball, resulting in immediate injury. The officer promptly called for BYU EMS to provide assistance. In the meantime, they applied ice to the photographer's forehead and fingers to help manage the swelling and discomfort. Upon arrival, BYU EMS assessed the situation, treated the photographer for her injuries, which included a large goose egg on her forehead and bruising on her fingers.

Found Property
A student turned in a key they found to the officer while he was patrolling South Campus Drive. The key is a fob for a Chrysler vehicle and was turned in at the info desk at the WSC.

Suspicious
An officer received a directive from the Dispatch Center to contact a professor at Brigham Young University (BYU). Upon reaching the professor, she informed the officer that she had received a voicemail at her office earlier that day. The content of the voicemail was unclear to her, as she did not recognize the caller and had no understanding of the message they were trying to convey. The professor noted that the phone number from which the voicemail originated appeared as blocked. In an attempt to gather more information, the officer utilized TLO.COM to investigate the email associated with the unknown caller; however, the search yielded no identifiable owner name.

Hazardous Condition
A concerned citizen alerted the authorities to a hazardous situation involving a road sign that was precariously hanging from a traffic signal pole, posing a potential danger to passing vehicles and pedestrians. Upon arriving at the scene, an officer confirmed the sign's precarious position directly over the roadway. To ensure public safety, the officer requested assistance from the electrical shop, specifically an employee equipped with a boom truck. The shop employee promptly responded and successfully removed the hanging sign before it could fall, eliminating the risk of injury or damage.

Assault
A police officer responded to the area of 450 E Cougar Blvd. and University Pkwy after a caller reported that a vehicle had driven past multiple times, with the occupants throwing water bottles at them and other pedestrians. The officer searched the area and spoke to several individuals who had bottles thrown at them. The officer also identified the suspect vehicle, which is registered in Juab County. This investigation is active and has been referred to the Investigations Division.

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Information
Several officers responded to the tennis courts regarding a disturbance between opposing fans attending a match between the University of Utah and BYU. The athletic director of Olympic sports reported that a group of individuals was engaged in a heated discussion and requested an officer's presence. The matches were competitive, and tensions were high among the fans. Officers stood by to maintain the peace until the matches concluded and the crowd dispersed.

Medical
An officer responded to a medical call at the WSC, where a 58-year-old male had twisted his knee. He was evaluated by Provo Paramedics who had arrived on the scene. After their assessment, they released him from the scene. The patient planned to arrange for a ride to a medical facility for further evaluation of his knee.

Suspicious
An officer was dispatched to the CONE parking lot 25 regarding a report of a suspicious individual photographing vehicles. Upon arrival, the officer discovered that the person was an employee of the creamery, taking pictures to document two vehicles that had been booted due to extended parking and unpaid tickets, for his supervisor.

Parking Problem
An officer was dispatched to the Creamery to investigate a report that an individual had illegally removed a valid boot from his vehicle. Upon arrival, the officer met with the individual, who claimed he was merely joking and asserted that he had not done anything illegal. Despite the individual's explanation, the officer issued a citation for the removal of the boot. The case will be referred to the Provo City Attorney's Office for review of any potential charges.

Lost Property
A police officer filed a report regarding a lost engagement ring. Lost Property: Wilson Diamonds engagement ring featuring a white gold band, a pale-yellow main stone, and smaller white diamonds surrounding the main stone. The ring is estimated to be worth approximately $1,000.00.

Accident
An officer responded to Lot 45 on a traffic accident property damage only. A car traveling westbound ran into a southbound car near the west entrance. Property damage only.

Traffic Problem
BYU Police received a report of an individual riding a dirt bike in Brigham Square. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located the suspect and issued a citation for driving on the sidewalk.

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Suspicious
An officer contacted a BYU Teaching Assistant in the Tanner building. The TA reported that when she arrives at work on Monday and Wednesday mornings, there is an odor in the room that she believes may resemble that of controlled substances. When asked if she has ever smelled or recognized the scent of controlled substances, she replied that she has not. The officer requested that she contact dispatch the next time she detects the odor, so that they can determine if it is drug-related.

Trespassing
Trespassing, South of HBLL; There was a small demonstration near Lot 4. Security requested assistance from the police. Officers responded to assist; however, the issue was ultimately resolved by security personnel.

Lost Property
A complainant reported the loss of two keys over a year ago: key 3115, a copy for the stadium's lost and found, and key 5428, copy #9. Although the keys were previously reported missing to the key shop and have since been replaced, the complainant is unsure of their exact location at the time of loss. The key shop advised the complainant to file a report with the BYU Police for their records.

Lost Property
BYU Building Care at the Music Building conducted their yearly key inventory and reported that they were missing five keys. The officer took the report and this information was sent to the key shop.

Criminal Mischief
An officer met with a complainant regarding a case of criminal mischief that occurred earlier that day between 1328 hours and 1620 hours. The vehicle in question is a Tesla that sustained key scratches, which the complainant believes were inflicted during this time frame. The scratches appear to be consistent with intentional damage. The officer reviewed camera footage and confirmed that no one approached the vehicle while it was parked in Lot 19.

Robbery – Alarm
An officer responded to the Wilkinson Center following a report of a robbery alarm at the distribution center. Upon arrival, the officer contacted the employees, who indicated that the alarm had been triggered accidentally.

Medical
BYU EMS and Police responded to the LSB after a caller reported that a female had fallen down the stairs, injuring her ankle. The patient was treated and evaluated by the EMTs before being released. An officer provided the patient and her brother with a shuttle to the patient's apartment, located south of campus.

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Lost Property
BYU Police were notified about some lost keys belonging to BYU. An officer took the report and classified the keys as lost or stolen.

Sick Person
An officer and BYU EMS were dispatched to the Wilkinson Student Center in response to a medical call. Before arriving on the scene, the officer was informed by medical personnel that he could cancel his response. The officer cleared the area without incident, and the patient was treated and released at the scene.

Information
BYU Police were notified of a possibly suspicious person at Helaman Halls. An officer spoke with the complainant, who reported that a male had taken a picture of the building and seemed suspicious, though they could not provide specific details regarding why the behavior was perceived as suspicious. The officer reviewed the camera footage, identified the incident, and determined that nothing suspicious had occurred. No further action was taken.

Robbery – Alarm
Officers responded to the scene following a report of a robbery alarm. They checked the area and did not observe any issues while dispatch reviewed the cameras inside and noted that everything appeared to be business as usual. The officers contacted the employees, who had no knowledge of any incident. The alarm was reset without incident.

Trespassing
An officer responded to Wasatch Elementary School in response to a report of two juveniles climbing a chain-link fence, possibly trying to access the roof. The officer located the described juveniles as they were leaving the area and spoke to both about the consequences of trespassing on the property. Both denied attempting to reach the roof and stated that they were only sitting on the chain-link fence.

Traffic Offense
An officer was at Heritage speaking with students regarding a subject who was driving on the sidewalks. Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the vehicle. Dispatch also received a call and an online report from another complainant. They provided the officers with video footage of the suspect vehicle driving quickly on the sidewalk. Dispatch reviewed plate readers and camera footage but did not find a vehicle that matched the video. Officers made multiple trips through all the parking lots around HL but had no contact with the suspect vehicle.

Medical
Officer and BYU EMS responded to the IPF for a student who had injured their ankle during intramural soccer. The patient was medically assessed; however, they refused transport and chose to wait a couple of days to determine whether it was a strain or something more serious.

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