Fireworks An officer was dispatched to the Y-trailhead for a report of people setting off fireworks. The officer determined two juveniles had lit a few firecrackers. The juveniles were given a warning and their parents were contacted.
Traffic Stop (Stop sign violation) The officer stopped the vehicle and found that it did not have insurance and had never been registered in Utah. The officer impounded the vehicle for lack of insurance and the driver was given the citation and impound form. The driver and their passenger were picked up by a third party.
Traffic Stop An officer observed a vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign while the driver was using their phone. The officer stopped the vehicle and found that the driver had a warrant for their arrest and was driving on a suspended license. The officer placed the driver under arrest and transported them to Utah County Jail.
DUI An officer observed a vehicle at the Y Trailhead with a registered owner whose license was suspended. The officer confirmed the driver was the registered owner through picture identification. The officer noticed the odor of marijuana when approaching the vehicle and had the driver complete Field Sobriety Tests (FSTs) which indicated the driver was under the influence of drugs. The officer arrested the driver and impounded the vehicle for DUI. The officer found marijuana on the driver's person. The officer transported the driver to Utah County Jail and booked them in. Standard testing results came back positive for THC.
Domestic Violence Utah Valley Hospital reported an assault that reportedly occurred near the Y Trailhead. When the officer arrived at the hospital, they spoke with the victim, who stated that they were in a romantic relationship with the suspect until approximately two weeks ago. The victim stated that they both arrived at the lower-level parking lot near the Y Trailhead just inside the BYU gate at night. They said that the suspect became violent and aggressive, hitting the victim’s neck/throat, choking them, causing them pain and difficulty breathing, and slapping and punching them, leaving red marks. These injuries were photo-documented in the report.
Officers' body cameras were activated during their conversation with the victim. A lethality assessment was requested and submitted using the UCJS system. A community-based service provider was contacted as directed by UCJIS. A victim advocate was contacted.
Contact with the suspect and a potential witness was attempted, but not completed at the time of this writing. Surveillance footage in the area of the incident is being looked into. The BYU Dispatch Center will search through the license plate reader system for vehicles involved in the incident.
Animal Problem An officer responded to the parking lot at 1501 N Canyon Rd. for a vehicle with a dog locked inside and barking. The dog was not in distress and had been in the vehicle for about 10 minutes. Owner was advised of the issues.
Traffic Accident An officer was dispatched to the report of a traffic accident that involved property damage on Heritage Drive. Information was exchanged between parties and a report number was provided.
Suspicious Officers responded to the area of West Campus for an alleged adult male who was "dragging” a child by the hair on the sidewalk, walking northbound. Officers searched the area, and security footage was carefully reviewed, but the reported incident and perpetrator were not found, and the case could not be substantiated.
Lost Property An officer was asked by dispatch to contact the parents of an FSY participant concerning some lost property. The participant had left their FSY backpack with headphones, medication, and an FSY book. The bag was located near Heritage Building 11, but the only thing inside was the book. The bag was taken to lost and found for the participant’s parents to pick it up the next time they visit campus.
Medical An officer responded to Heritage Building 13 for a medical call from a 15-year-old who had fainted and was having headaches. Upon arrival, the officer located the patient at the north main entrance of the building. The patient was being treated by Provo Fire Paramedics and was not transported for further medical assistance. No further action was taken.
Theft Officers responded to Cougar Tech for a theft in progress. An individual took a set of Power Beats Pro headphones from the shelf, placed them in their front pocket, and left the store. The suspect immediately left the Wilkinson Student Center and was last seen on camera in the construction area. BYU and Provo police patrolled the area and were unable to locate the subject. BYU police has high-quality camera footage of the subject.
Suspicious An officer contacted an adult male at the Wilkinson Student Center after he approached a female student and made her feel uncomfortable. When the adult male was located, he was sitting with another female he had approached. Officers made contact and identified the male as someone who has had previous police contact on campus for similar incidents. He was told if the behavior continues, he may be subject to a ban from campus.
Information During an EFY session, a participant disclosed possible abuse. The abuse did not take place in Utah, but a city in another state was identified and the city’s law enforcement has been notified for further follow-up.
