Domestic Violence Officers were dispatched to Helaman Halls due to two individuals who were making students feel uncomfortable and refusing to leave the main lobby. Officers arrived and spoke with all involved parties. After an initial investigation, officers determined that a possible domestic violence offense had occurred off campus and then the incident resumed on BYU campus. A Provo Police supervisor requested that we handle the case and include the DV charge with our charges. After further investigation, officers placed the two individuals under arrest for several domestic violence-based charges and transported them to the Utah County Jail. They were booked into jail on their charges. The victim completed the Lethality Assessment form and was put in contact with BYU's victim's advocate. Once the arrestees had been released, officers attempted contact with the victim via phone, text, and in-person to complete the jail release notification. This case will be referred to the Provo City Attorney's Office for review of charges.
Animal Problem An officer was dispatched to Lot 16 on the report of a small dog left inside a vehicle for nearly three hours. It was reported the dog was barking. The responding officer located the vehicle in question and verified that the outside temperature was 41 degrees and there was no apparent concern for the dog’s safety. The officer met with the dog owner.
Traffic Stop An officer observed a vehicle that had a license plate cover driving away from the trailhead. The officer checked the vehicle's record and found that it did not have insurance. The officer stopped the vehicle and verified that the vehicle did not have insurance. The officer impounded the vehicle for no insurance and cited the driver for not having a driver's license and driving without insurance. This case will be referred to the Provo City Attorney's Office for review of charges.
Welfare Check An officer responded by phone to a request for a welfare check. While on the phone with the complainant, the subject of the welfare check was located by the complainant and the check was no longer needed.
Disorderly A student was studying alone in the WCAS Technology building at West Campus when an individual confronted them in a threatening manner. The student explained that they were in a room studying when the suspect came in and started accusing the student of talking bad about their family and told them to apologize. The student said the suspect started grabbing for their computer, so the student stood up and was cornered for a few moments, then threatened to call the police and the suspect left the building. The student was physically upset from the encounter and asked to be escorted to their vehicle. After escorting the student to their vehicle, the officer checked the area but was unable to locate the suspect.
Suspicious A parent of a BYU student called wanting an officer to call their child regarding a suspicious older individual who had followed their child yesterday in the WSC. The student told an officer that the suspect continued to follow them while they made several turns to get away from the suspect. They were finally able to get away from the suspect in the bookstore. Dispatch received two other complaints about this individual on the same day. Officers made contact with the suspect and had them leave campus.
Disturbance An officer was dispatched to Heritage Halls for a report of a group of individuals throwing snowballs at apartment windows. The officer arrived at the housing complex and located the group of individuals. The group stated that they had been trying to get someone's attention and did not realize they were causing a problem. The group of individuals stated that they would immediately stop.
WSC A police officer responded to the Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) when a BYU student security officer reported seeing a group of students on the roof of the building. The security officer followed the group towards Heritage Halls. When the officer arrived, the group was gone, presumably entering one of the housing units after the security officer lost sight of them.
Suspicious Police officers responded to the Wilkinson Student Center (WSC) after dispatch spotted an individual on camera matching the description of a previously reported suspect in the WSC. The officers made contact with the individual who voluntarily left campus. The officers observed them get on a UTA UVX bus. No further action was taken.
Y-Medical While an officer was at the Wilkinson Student Center, BYU EMS advised dispatch that an individual smashed their hand on a pizza roller. The injury didn't appear to be serious, but the officer gave the patient a ride to the hospital to have their hand checked.
Agency Assist An officer took a report of a delayed sexual assault that occurred off campus. The victim had already reported this incident to BYU Title IX. This case has been referred to the appropriate jurisdiction for investigation. This case will also be referred to the BYU Police Victim Advocate to follow up on.
