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Police Beat • 01/31/2024

Traffic Stop
An officer observed a vehicle committing multiple traffic violations. The officer stopped the driver and they stated that their accelerator had been stuck and it was the reason for the multiple traffic violations. The officer cited the driver for reckless driving and released them. This case will be referred to the Provo City Attorney's Office for review of charges.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to the Richards Building for a report of a student who hurt their ankle during an intramural basketball game. The officer arrived with BYUEMS who evaluated and treated the patient. The patient declined further medical assistance and did not need help from the officers.

 Suspicious
An officer responded to a suspicious report on the Maeser ramp. A complainant reported that a suspicious male was approaching various females and talking to them. They said they did not observe anything aggressive but wanted the situation checked on. The male asked the complainant for their name and left after the complainant said they were busy. The complainant watched the male approaching other females as well. There was a 5–10-minute time delay. Officers checked the area and surrounding trails but did not locate the individual. Dispatch was also unable to locate anyone matching the description via camera. Officers did follow-up foot patrols on Maeser Hill.

Property Damage
An officer was dispatched to a report of a broken window in a staff member's office. The officer arrived and found a cracked window. The officer spoke with a building care representative and explained that the last time this had happened, it was due to temperature fluctuations. The officer did not observe anything inside the office that would result in the cracked window and nothing about the property damage seemed suspicious or criminal. The building care representative wanted a case report done and stated that they would put in a service request for the window.

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