Police Beat • 04/23/2025 - 04/24/2025 Skip to main content

Police Beat • 04/23/2025 - 04/24/2025

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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