Police Beat • 01/28/2025 Skip to main content

Police Beat • 01/28/2025

Welfare Check
BYU Police responded to a report of a welfare check at the Marriott Center. According to reports, a male, possibly homeless, was seen in a sleeping bag in the tunnel. An officer responded and met with the male, who advised he was a student and was just waiting in line for the basketball game that evening.

Property Damage
A vehicle was reported inoperable after colliding with a parking lot pylon. The incident occurred in visitor lot 26 near the Wilkinson center on the BYU campus. An officer responded and assisted the vehicle owner as a tow truck arrived to remove the vehicle.

Keep Peace
BYU Police assisted with a civil keep-the-peace situation in South Provo. An officer stood by as two parties exchanged property at a towing yard. The complainant requested a police presence to ensure that no problems would arise.

Medical
An officer and BYU EMS responded to the lobby of the Spencer W. Kimball Tower following a report of an individual who had passed out but then regained consciousness. BYU EMS treated the patient at the scene and released them.

Unsecured Door
An officer was dispatched to the Clyde Building following a report of an unsecured door. The dispatch indicated that security was unable to lock the door. Upon arrival, the officer was able to shut and secure it.

Trespassing
The BYU Police Department received a delayed report of a male conducting social media interviews on BYU campus. The interviews allegedly violated the BYU Filming on BYU Campus policy. The individual was sent an official Cease and Desist letter from BYU Administration, stating he could be removed from campus or issued a citation for trespassing if in violation. However, after receiving the letter, the male came on campus to conduct more filming interviews. Criminal charges for criminal trespassing are pending.

Accident
An accident occurred in the parking lot of Lavell Edwards Stadium, where two vehicles collided while parking for a basketball game on campus. No injuries were reported. An officer assisted at the scene and filed an accident report for insurance purposes.

Accident
Officers responded to a non-reportable accident in Lot 16. After taking a report from both drivers, Officers provided them with driver exchange information. The drivers, who were already in a hurry to attend a basketball game on campus that evening, were grateful to have the matter resolved quickly.

Medical
An officer and BYU EMS were dispatched to the lobby of HR 6 on report of a female student who had cut her finger. EMS arrived before the officer and advised that there was no need for a police response.

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