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Police Beat • 08/01/2023

Traffic Stop  
An officer observed a vehicle driving southbound on 150 E that did not stop for a stop sign at 1060 N. The officer stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver. A Provo Police K9 officer arrived. The K9 handler stated that the K9 indicated there were drugs in the vehicle. Officers found some marijuana under the driver's seat. Officers also found that the individual had a suspended license. The individual refused to answer any questions and was given a citation for the stop sign violation and for possession of marijuana. This case will be referred to the Provo City Attorney's Office for review of charges.  
 
Medical  
A BYU officer and Provo medical responded to Heritage Halls on a report of a 16-year-old who had passed out from heat exhaustion. When the officer arrived, medical was already on scene, and advised that further assistance wasn’t necessary, so the officer cleared.  
Found Property  
A complainant found a cell phone on the lawn near the Maeser Building. The phone was placed in the lost and found drop box at the Wilkinson Student Center.  

Welfare Check  
Officers were dispatched to the area of the Creamery on Ninth for the report of a possible missing FSY attendee. As the officer was speaking with one of the counselors, the attendee was found to be in their dorm room. No further action was taken.

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