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Police Beat • 09/10/2024

Found Property Trailhead
A complainant called the police to report that she had found a lost driver's license, a Visa debit card, and lip gloss while hiking the Y Trail. The police dispatch found a phone number for the property owner, so the officer called and left a message informing them of the found items. A few minutes later they called back and confirmed that they had lost the items. The officer then met the owner at the BYU Creamery on Ninth to return the belongings.

Traffic Accident Lot 49
A complainant parked his car in Lot 49, and upon returning, he discovered a note stating that the person who left it had scraped his vehicle and wanted to pay for the damage. The note included the name and phone number of the individual who had written it. The complainant asked the officer for advice on how to proceed. The officer advised him to contact the person who left the note, obtain their insurance information, and discuss how to handle the damage. The officer offered to remain on the scene while the complainant spoke with the individual, but the complainant declined, stating it would not be necessary. The officer then cleared the scene.

Medical HCEB
An officer was assigned to assist BYU EMS and the Provo Fire Department with a student experiencing chest pains and feeling faint. The student, who was attending an EMS class, reported that she wasn't feeling well. Paramedics assessed her at the scene and expressed concerns about her vital signs, particularly her high blood pressure. A friend agreed to transport her to Timpanogos Hospital Emergency to be evaluated.

Traffic Accident Lot 16
An Officer was dispatched to lot 16 on the report of a possible accident received by an automated system. Police dispatch contacted the officer before his arrival and advised that they had contacted the driver and learned there was no accident and that the call had occurred by mistake. No other action was taken.

Harassment MTC
An officer took another harassment report from the MTC, which involved the same person who had called over 50 times yesterday and has now called over 100 times this morning. The suspect's phone number was run through People Search, which revealed a name and address in Palm Harbor, Florida. The officer contacted the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office, which confirmed that they have a record of the person in question and similar incidents within their jurisdiction. The Sheriff's Office agreed to send a deputy to the suspect's known address to investigate the reported phone harassment.

Animal Problem Lot 43
An Officer responded to Lot 43 on a injured deer. Dispatch contacted DWR who sent a DWR officer to euthanize the deer. The officer helped DWR load and take the deer.

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