Police Beat • 05/27/2025 Skip to main content

Police Beat • 05/27/2025

Suspicious
The BYU police department received a complaint about a suspicious person, south campus, around the duck pond area. Officers arrived in the area and were unable to locate the individual.

Information
An officer responded to a call from an FSY counselor regarding a juvenile incident. The officer determined the matter was non-criminal and advised the counselor to address it internally. The counselor explained she was required to file a report for record-keeping purposes.

Medical
BYU police, EMS, and Provo Fire responded to Wymount Terrace, Building 16E, Apartments following reports of a person who was possibly unconscious and having difficulty breathing. Upon arrival, they determined the individual was simply sleeping and unaware of maintenance work inside her apartment. The scene was cleared without incident.

Fire Alarm
An officer from BYU Police Department responded to a fire alarm on the first floor of the MPS schoolhouse. The cause of the alarm was unknown, but upon arrival, the alarm had been silenced. Fire technicians were notified to check and reset the system.

Fire Alarm
A fire alarm at LVES was triggered when welders working on the stadium stairs on the northwest side accidentally caused leaves beneath the stairs to smolder after sparks ignited them. BYU police responded, identified the cause, and the electrician on site silenced and reset the alarm.

Accident
An officer responded to a traffic accident at Wymount Terrace. Upon arrival, the officer determined the incident was non-reportable under state guidelines and facilitated the exchange of information between the involved parties. The officer also addressed their questions, ensuring both parties were satisfied and understood the process.

Citizen Contact
An officer responded to the BYUB regarding a case of criminal mischief. The reporting party indicated that someone had wiped away oxidized paint from an exterior door. The officer observed that no damage was caused, as the door had multiple marks from objects bumping into it.

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