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Police Beat • 05/04/2023

Mental Subject
Officers were dispatched to the Marriott Center when Provo Fire encountered an individual having a mental health crisis and likely an anxiety attack. The individual violently attacked responding Provo Fire personnel who were trying to assess the medical needs. No one was injured in the incident. The individual was admitted to the Wasatch Behavioral Health Unit at the Intermountain Medical Center.

Medical
While working a security shift at the Marriott Center for Women's Conference an officer was notified that a female was having menstrual cramps and was having a hard time standing. Provo Fire arrived and assisted the patient with a chair to the restroom. The patient was given a heat pack from Provo Fire and then was released.

Medical
Officers responded to the Wilkinson Student Center for two medical calls at the same time. Provo Fire and BYU EMS responded and both patients were being treated for similar symptoms of being lightheaded and feeling faint. One of the patients was a presenter in the room and the second was an observer.

Suspicious
Officers responded to the Riviera to the complaint of a homeless man going through the dumpster and trying doorknobs on vacant apartment units. Officers did extra patrol in the area and did not locate the suspect. 10 min. time delay.

Theft
An officer was dispatched to contact a complainant concerning the theft of a box of garbage bags from the Taylor Building custodial closet. The custodian supervisor was unable to locate the bags after speaking with all of the other custodians. There is no video footage of the theft in the building.

Criminal Mischief
Officers responded to a report of a male wishing to cause self-harm in lot 19. When Officers arrived, the male subject had damaged two vehicles using a rock and a metal stool and then began threatening officers. Officers had to physically restrain the subject and take him into custody.

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