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Police Beat • 09/19/2026

Alarm
Officers responded to a forced‑door alarm at the Jesse Knight Building. All doors were found locked and secure, but the card reader was flashing green and blue lights. Security was notified and submitted a service request.

Trauma
A 29‑year‑old female sprained her ankle while hiking the Y Trail. BYU Police responded on a UTV, along with Provo Fire personnel. Provo Fire transported her to the trailhead, where she was released to family members.

Found Property
An officer responded to the Police Department lobby regarding a found wallet. The complainant had located it on campus. The officer took possession, and the owner later arrived to retrieve it.

Lockout
Officers assisted a student who accidentally left their purse inside a locked building. An officer escorted the student through the building so they could retrieve it.

Suspicious
Officers responded to the MTC after security observed a suspicious person near the perimeter. Officers contacted the individual, who appeared transient and was simply walking through the area. Officers observed no illegal or suspicious behavior, and the person was allowed to continue on their way.

Door Alarm
Officers responded to a utility‑door violation alarm in the basement of Helaman Halls (Merrill Hall). Officers found all interior and exterior basement doors secure.

DUI
Officers and EMS responded to a report of an unconscious, possibly intoxicated, male. EMS evaluated him, and officers conducted field sobriety tests. The male was arrested for operating a vehicle while under the influence and transported to the Utah County Jail.

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