Suspicious Officers responded to an LPR hit on a vehicle registered to a 76-year-old male on the sex offender registry. The vehicle was located parked at Wymount Terrace with two college-age females inside. Contact was not made with the occupants of the vehicle.
Drugs Officers were asked to investigate a drug-related call in the area of Maeser Hill. The person smoking Marijuana was seen by a BYU student security officer and was last seen walking down the hill; however, no description was given. After a search of the area, no contact was made with the subject. The search did not extend beyond 800 North.
DUI An officer observed three individuals drinking alcohol at the Y-Trailhead through surveillance cameras. The officer drove to the Y-Trailhead and dispatch advised that the registered owner of the vehicle also had a warrant for his arrest. The vehicle drove away as officers arrived and a traffic stop was initiated. The officer found that the driver did not have a driver’s license, did not have proof of insurance, and had an active warrant for his arrest. The officer had the driver submit to Field Sobriety Tests (FST), which indicated that the driver was too impaired to drive. During a search of the vehicle, the officer found multiple cold cans of beer, including one open can of beer. The officer placed the driver under arrest for DUI, never obtaining a driver’s license, no proof of insurance, and open container of alcohol. The vehicle was impounded for DUI and another officer provided transport for the other two passengers that were in the vehicle. The officer transported the driver to Utah County Jail and booked him in on charges without incident. This case will be referred to the Provo City Attorney's Office for review of charges.
Drugs Y-Trailhead An officer observed a vehicle at the Y-Trailhead that had a revoked registration and no insurance. The officer activated his emergency lights and stopped the vehicle. The officer smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The driver stated that he did not have a license and confirmed that the vehicle did not have any insurance. The officer impounded the vehicle for revoked registration and no insurance. During a search of the vehicle, the officer found drug paraphernalia. The driver was cited for no insurance, never obtaining a license, and for possession of drug paraphernalia. This case will be referred to the Provo City Attorney's Office for review of charges.
Hit and Run A police officer responded to a reported hit and run that occurred in Lot 42 on BYU campus. The officer arrived, documented the information, and noted there was minor damage. The officer is continuing to follow up on this case.
Trespassing An officer was assigned to follow up on a case of a male subject who took photographs of himself on top of the Lavell Edward Stadium scoreboard and then posted them on social media. Investigation is ongoing and criminal charges for trespassing are pending.
DCFS Report Officer was assigned a Child Abuse/Neglect Report that was originated through Provo Police and the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The report covered concerns about children being properly cared for by a babysitter thought to be a stranger to the family. DCFS had already meet with the family prior to this case being assigned to the BYU Police Department who stated no police assistance is needed at this time. DCFS reported that the concerns had been taken care of. This case will be referred to the BYU Police Victim Advocate to follow up on. There is not criminal activity, and this report is for information only.
