Police Beat • 02/15/2025 Skip to main content

Police Beat • 02/15/2025

Suspicious
While opening the trailhead gate, a police officer discovered an empty abandoned THC container. The officer confiscated the container to be destroyed.

Found Property
A bus employee turned in a wallet to MTC security. The wallet had been found on the bus on the 10th, and the employee was unable to contact the owner. The wallet contained a Washington driver's license and a BYU ID. The owner was contacted via text message and picked up the wallet at the police department. He confirmed that everything was still inside and expressed his gratitude.

Fire Alarm
An officer was dispatched to Wymount Terrace 14D in response to a report of a fire alarm. The resident reported that the alarm was caused by cooking smoke. It was confirmed that there were no flames, and no damage occurred. The officer acknowledged the situation, silenced the alarm, and notified BYU Electricians.

Alarm – Waterflow
An officer was dispatched to Helaman Halls, specifically Budge Hall, to assist Provo Fire with a broken fire sprinkler. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the resident. The resident explained that he had hung a small, water-filled backpack (a water bladder) on the fire sprinkler to drain it, and the sprinkler broke as a result. The resident reported that water from the sprinkler system had flooded his dorm room, damaging all his belongings, and had also affected at least six other dorm rooms.

The BYU Dispatch Center notified BYU Housing, the Electric Shop, and Risk Management. No injuries were reported. Photos of the incident were attached electronically to the report.

Domestic Violence
Officers responded to a Wymount Terrace apartment after a neighbor reported loud arguing. Upon arrival, a male resident explained that he and his wife had a dispute, asserting that no physical altercation occurred. However, the wife claimed her husband had pushed her out of the bathroom, leading her to push back in self-defense, causing her pain but leaving no visible injuries. She requested a victim advocate. The male resident was cited for Simple Assault-Domestic Violence and chose to leave the residence for the evening. A Lethality Assessment was conducted, which indicated a low-risk situation, and the sergeant was notified of the incident.

Property Damage
A police officer responded to lot 20 after a vehicle struck a parked, unoccupied BYU work truck. The officer documented the minor damage to both vehicles and facilitated an exchange of information.

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