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Police Beat • 05/10/2024
Fraud
Dispatch assigned an officer to call a complainant who is a resident of Wymount Terrace to discuss a fraudulent transaction on their Amazon account. They stated that their debit card had been charged $574.59 and that the Bank of America was working to list the transaction as fraudulent.
Citizen Contact
An officer was dispatched to the area of parking lot 20 on a report of a citizen dispute. The officer spoke with one of the individuals involved who advised there was a verbal argument with another as they left the Marriott Center. It is unknown who the other individual was as they had left the area. It was determined things had calmed down and the involved party agreed to go home for the night.
Theft
An officer took a report of a theft of a bike helmet. An investigation is underway.
Theft
BYU Police were dispatched to a theft at the JKB. The victim stated that their laptop was missing, and they believed it had been stolen while they were at the JKB. An officer obtained details regarding the laptop and reviewed camera footage in the area. There are currently no suspects at this time.
Criminal Mischief
An officer responded to the Wilkinson Student Center on a delayed report of criminal mischief to a vehicle. The officer documented the incident and provided a case number to the complainant.
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Dispatch assigned an officer to call a complainant who is a resident of Wymount Terrace to discuss a fraudulent transaction on their Amazon account. They stated that their debit card had been charged $574.59 and that the Bank of America was working to list the transaction as fraudulent.
Citizen Contact
An officer was dispatched to the area of parking lot 20 on a report of a citizen dispute. The officer spoke with one of the individuals involved who advised there was a verbal argument with another as they left the Marriott Center. It is unknown who the other individual was as they had left the area. It was determined things had calmed down and the involved party agreed to go home for the night.
Theft
An officer took a report of a theft of a bike helmet. An investigation is underway.
Theft
BYU Police were dispatched to a theft at the JKB. The victim stated that their laptop was missing, and they believed it had been stolen while they were at the JKB. An officer obtained details regarding the laptop and reviewed camera footage in the area. There are currently no suspects at this time.
Criminal Mischief
An officer responded to the Wilkinson Student Center on a delayed report of criminal mischief to a vehicle. The officer documented the incident and provided a case number to the complainant.
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Police Beat • 05/09/2024
Accident – Property Damage
An officer completed a minor traffic accident report that occurred on 450 East. A motorist was pulling out of the Marriott Center’s parking lot and struck a vehicle that was stopped.
Accident – Property Damage
An officer responded to a traffic accident that occurred in lot 49 on BYU campus. Two vehicles were parked in stalls next to each other. When the driver of one attempted to exit their parking stall by turning right, they turned too sharply and made contact with the other vehicle.
Found Person
Officers were dispatched to the laundry building parking lot on a report of two unattended children. When the officers arrived, the children had gone inside the laundry building, where their parent was working. After learning the children were with their parent, the officers cleared.
Citizen Contact
An officer responded for possible drugs found by a cleaning crew in HR. It appeared to be a white crystal substance in a clear zip-lock bag and looked like cleaning powder or dry laundry soap. The officer tested the substance with Nik Kit for methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine. All tests were negative for drugs.
Welfare Check
Officers responded to Helaman Halls on a welfare check. A complainant advised that they had not talked to their child since the previous night and wanted to make sure everything was ok. The officers were able to locate the child’s vehicle but did not have information on which room they were in. The complainant was able to reach the child by phone and reported that everything was fine.
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An officer completed a minor traffic accident report that occurred on 450 East. A motorist was pulling out of the Marriott Center’s parking lot and struck a vehicle that was stopped.
Accident – Property Damage
An officer responded to a traffic accident that occurred in lot 49 on BYU campus. Two vehicles were parked in stalls next to each other. When the driver of one attempted to exit their parking stall by turning right, they turned too sharply and made contact with the other vehicle.
Found Person
Officers were dispatched to the laundry building parking lot on a report of two unattended children. When the officers arrived, the children had gone inside the laundry building, where their parent was working. After learning the children were with their parent, the officers cleared.
Citizen Contact
An officer responded for possible drugs found by a cleaning crew in HR. It appeared to be a white crystal substance in a clear zip-lock bag and looked like cleaning powder or dry laundry soap. The officer tested the substance with Nik Kit for methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine. All tests were negative for drugs.
Welfare Check
Officers responded to Helaman Halls on a welfare check. A complainant advised that they had not talked to their child since the previous night and wanted to make sure everything was ok. The officers were able to locate the child’s vehicle but did not have information on which room they were in. The complainant was able to reach the child by phone and reported that everything was fine.
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Police Beat • 05/08/2024
Accident – Property Damage
An officer responded to Lot 49 on BYU campus regarding a traffic accident. A school bus driver was making a left-hand turn in the parking lot and struck another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle attempted to turn to the right to avoid the accident but was still hit. The accident was captured by a surveillance camera. Written statements were made by both drivers and pictures of the damage were taken. The officer completed the DI 9 traffic accident form.
Citizen Contact
Officers were dispatched to an assist at Wyview where a child locked themselves in a bathroom. The complainant met the officers at the front door and let them enter. An officer was able to open the bathroom door without forcing entry. Call notes stated that the child may have gotten access to bathroom cleaning chemicals. The child was checked by the complainant to verify that they did not consume any chemicals.
Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to the area of 900 E and the MTC on the report of a young child riding a bike into traffic. The officer located the child on 900 E, north of the MTC. The child refused contact with the officer and rode away. The officer followed the child until a parent, who had been out looking for the child, arrived, and took custody of them.
Trespassing
An officer was dispatched to the Engineering Building for a report of a male sleeping in the mother's room of the building. Officers arrived and spoke to the male who reported that he had been sleeping in the room for the past two nights. The officers explained to the male that he could not be in the building after it closed and that he could not disrupt the normal activities of the campus. The male apologized and officers transported them to the Food and Care Coalition. The male was warned that if he was caught in a building after closing, he would be cited for trespassing.
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An officer responded to Lot 49 on BYU campus regarding a traffic accident. A school bus driver was making a left-hand turn in the parking lot and struck another vehicle. The driver of the other vehicle attempted to turn to the right to avoid the accident but was still hit. The accident was captured by a surveillance camera. Written statements were made by both drivers and pictures of the damage were taken. The officer completed the DI 9 traffic accident form.
Citizen Contact
Officers were dispatched to an assist at Wyview where a child locked themselves in a bathroom. The complainant met the officers at the front door and let them enter. An officer was able to open the bathroom door without forcing entry. Call notes stated that the child may have gotten access to bathroom cleaning chemicals. The child was checked by the complainant to verify that they did not consume any chemicals.
Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to the area of 900 E and the MTC on the report of a young child riding a bike into traffic. The officer located the child on 900 E, north of the MTC. The child refused contact with the officer and rode away. The officer followed the child until a parent, who had been out looking for the child, arrived, and took custody of them.
Trespassing
An officer was dispatched to the Engineering Building for a report of a male sleeping in the mother's room of the building. Officers arrived and spoke to the male who reported that he had been sleeping in the room for the past two nights. The officers explained to the male that he could not be in the building after it closed and that he could not disrupt the normal activities of the campus. The male apologized and officers transported them to the Food and Care Coalition. The male was warned that if he was caught in a building after closing, he would be cited for trespassing.
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Police Beat • 05/07/2024
Accident – Hit and Run
Dispatch received an online submission of a hit and run reported during the high school track meets last week. The online submission gave a timeframe but did not provide a date for when the vehicle damage occurred. The officer called and emailed the reporting party and is waiting for more information.
Citizen Contact
An officer was dispatched to the Y Trailhead for a possible medical situation. The officers located the individual who was hiking with guardians. The individual had pre-existing wounds and did not need medical care. The Guardian stated that the individual likes to hike the Y Trailhead and takes frequent breaks.
Found Property
A complainant reported a missing wallet that they believe was lost inside a specific room of the Kimball Tower on 5/5/24 at approx. 1030 hrs. The officer checked with building care at the Kimball Tower and Lost and Found inside the WSC and learned the wallet had not been turned in. There are no other investigative leads currently.
Medical
BYU officers and BYU EMS responded to a medical report for a 55-year-old who fell down some stairs at the Marriott Center. The patient was assessed by BYU EMS and released as no further medical assistance was necessary. The patient was released to their child to be taken home.
Lost Property
An officer was dispatched for Lost Property at the Cougar Tech. The officer observed on security cameras where the item was placed. Employees were able to locate the item that was misplaced.
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Dispatch received an online submission of a hit and run reported during the high school track meets last week. The online submission gave a timeframe but did not provide a date for when the vehicle damage occurred. The officer called and emailed the reporting party and is waiting for more information.
Citizen Contact
An officer was dispatched to the Y Trailhead for a possible medical situation. The officers located the individual who was hiking with guardians. The individual had pre-existing wounds and did not need medical care. The Guardian stated that the individual likes to hike the Y Trailhead and takes frequent breaks.
Found Property
A complainant reported a missing wallet that they believe was lost inside a specific room of the Kimball Tower on 5/5/24 at approx. 1030 hrs. The officer checked with building care at the Kimball Tower and Lost and Found inside the WSC and learned the wallet had not been turned in. There are no other investigative leads currently.
Medical
BYU officers and BYU EMS responded to a medical report for a 55-year-old who fell down some stairs at the Marriott Center. The patient was assessed by BYU EMS and released as no further medical assistance was necessary. The patient was released to their child to be taken home.
Lost Property
An officer was dispatched for Lost Property at the Cougar Tech. The officer observed on security cameras where the item was placed. Employees were able to locate the item that was misplaced.
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Police Beat • 05/04/2024 to 05/06/2024
Agency Assist
Provo PD requested assistance from a Spanish-speaking BYU officer. The officer responded to an address on Stubbs Ave in Provo and assisted with the investigation by translating between the Provo officer and the Spanish-speaking suspect.
Suspicious
Officers responded to the Engineering Building on a report of a man observed exiting a mothers' lounge. When officers arrived, the man was gone.
Medical
BYU Police and Provo Fire responded to a report of an individual who had passed out but was then conscious and breathing. Upon arrival, Provo Fire treated and evaluated the patient before transporting them to the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center for further treatment.
Trespassing
An officer observed five individuals on the Richards Building field when its gates were closed and locked. The officer contacted the individuals and warned them of trespassing. They agreed to leave and did so without incident.
Welfare Check
Police officers were dispatched to Heritage Halls Building 3 on a welfare check after a concerned parent wanted an officer to check on their child. The officers made contact with the BYU student and verified that they were safe. An officer gave the student information on resources that are available to them 24 hours a day on and off campus.
Breathing Problem
An individual who was on campus for the women's conference went for a run and then experienced abdominal pain and had difficulty breathing. An officer and Provo EMS responded to Heritage Halls, where the patient was staying. EMS determined the patient had a panic attack. After being checked by EMS, the patient remained at Heritage Halls.
Gas Smell
BYU Police and Provo Fire responded to the Riviera apartments on a report of a gas smell. Upon arrival, Provo Fire checked the apartment for any toxic gases. Provo Fire did not detect any toxic gases in the apartment. No further action was taken.
Trespassing
Officers were notified about a potential stalking suspect at the Women's Conference at the BYU Marriott Center. Officers located the suspect who was found in a restricted area of the Marriott Center event. Officers detained the suspect, cited them for trespassing, and gave them an electronic communication harassment warning. A BYU College Dean notified the suspect that they had been banned from all BYU properties for 10 days. Officers escorted the suspect off of BYU Property and they got onto a UVX bus. This case will be referred to the Provo City Attorney's Office for review of charges.
Medical
A complainant called EMS because they felt that their mental health medication was making them feel strange. They requested that Provo EMS transport them to Utah Valley Hospital.
Seizures
BYU Police, EMS, and Provo Fire responded to a report of a patient who was suffering from a seizure and bleeding from the nose. Upon arrival, the EMTs and Paramedics treated the patient before transporting them to Utah Valley Hospital for further treatment and evaluation.
Paper Service X3
A BYU Police officer served three ban letters on subjects who had been banned from campus by the BYU Dean of Students Office.
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Provo PD requested assistance from a Spanish-speaking BYU officer. The officer responded to an address on Stubbs Ave in Provo and assisted with the investigation by translating between the Provo officer and the Spanish-speaking suspect.
Suspicious
Officers responded to the Engineering Building on a report of a man observed exiting a mothers' lounge. When officers arrived, the man was gone.
Medical
BYU Police and Provo Fire responded to a report of an individual who had passed out but was then conscious and breathing. Upon arrival, Provo Fire treated and evaluated the patient before transporting them to the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center for further treatment.
Trespassing
An officer observed five individuals on the Richards Building field when its gates were closed and locked. The officer contacted the individuals and warned them of trespassing. They agreed to leave and did so without incident.
Welfare Check
Police officers were dispatched to Heritage Halls Building 3 on a welfare check after a concerned parent wanted an officer to check on their child. The officers made contact with the BYU student and verified that they were safe. An officer gave the student information on resources that are available to them 24 hours a day on and off campus.
Breathing Problem
An individual who was on campus for the women's conference went for a run and then experienced abdominal pain and had difficulty breathing. An officer and Provo EMS responded to Heritage Halls, where the patient was staying. EMS determined the patient had a panic attack. After being checked by EMS, the patient remained at Heritage Halls.
Gas Smell
BYU Police and Provo Fire responded to the Riviera apartments on a report of a gas smell. Upon arrival, Provo Fire checked the apartment for any toxic gases. Provo Fire did not detect any toxic gases in the apartment. No further action was taken.
Trespassing
Officers were notified about a potential stalking suspect at the Women's Conference at the BYU Marriott Center. Officers located the suspect who was found in a restricted area of the Marriott Center event. Officers detained the suspect, cited them for trespassing, and gave them an electronic communication harassment warning. A BYU College Dean notified the suspect that they had been banned from all BYU properties for 10 days. Officers escorted the suspect off of BYU Property and they got onto a UVX bus. This case will be referred to the Provo City Attorney's Office for review of charges.
Medical
A complainant called EMS because they felt that their mental health medication was making them feel strange. They requested that Provo EMS transport them to Utah Valley Hospital.
Seizures
BYU Police, EMS, and Provo Fire responded to a report of a patient who was suffering from a seizure and bleeding from the nose. Upon arrival, the EMTs and Paramedics treated the patient before transporting them to Utah Valley Hospital for further treatment and evaluation.
Paper Service X3
A BYU Police officer served three ban letters on subjects who had been banned from campus by the BYU Dean of Students Office.
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Police Beat • 05/03/2024
Escort
A police officer was dispatched to the Wilkinson Student Center when a concerned citizen called about an individual suffering from a previous injury. The individual requested a shuttle to the Student Health Center for medical treatment. The officer transported them to the Student Health Center without incident.
Accident – Property Damage
A BYU Continuing Education employee accidentally backed a BYU express van into a BYU security vehicle. Only the BYU van was occupied at the time of the collision. There were no injuries. Both vehicles had cosmetic damage. Supervisors for both departments were contacted.
Found Property
A police officer was dispatched to the HBLL for a report of an abandoned backpack. The officer found the backpack and turned it into the Wilkinson Student Center lost and found center. The owner of the backpack arrived at the police department and inquired about the lost item. They were directed to the lost and found center.
Medical
BYU Officers and BYU EMS responded to a medical report at the Marriott Center. The patient was assessed by BYU EMS and released with no further medical attention needed.
Citizen Assist
Officers were notified of a missing wheelchair at the Marriott Center from just inside portal Y. Camera footage revealed that two individuals had taken the wheelchair to use and exited out of the south side of the building toward campus. It is believed they assumed the wheelchair was for public use. The individuals were located and apologized for taking a wheelchair not meant for public use. The owner was happy to get their wheelchair back.
Medical
BYU EMS responded to a medical at the Mariott Center. The patient was assessed by BYU EMS and released on the scene.
Medical
BYU EMS assisted a patient at the Mariott Center. The patient was treated and released by EMS at the scene.
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A police officer was dispatched to the Wilkinson Student Center when a concerned citizen called about an individual suffering from a previous injury. The individual requested a shuttle to the Student Health Center for medical treatment. The officer transported them to the Student Health Center without incident.
Accident – Property Damage
A BYU Continuing Education employee accidentally backed a BYU express van into a BYU security vehicle. Only the BYU van was occupied at the time of the collision. There were no injuries. Both vehicles had cosmetic damage. Supervisors for both departments were contacted.
Found Property
A police officer was dispatched to the HBLL for a report of an abandoned backpack. The officer found the backpack and turned it into the Wilkinson Student Center lost and found center. The owner of the backpack arrived at the police department and inquired about the lost item. They were directed to the lost and found center.
Medical
BYU Officers and BYU EMS responded to a medical report at the Marriott Center. The patient was assessed by BYU EMS and released with no further medical attention needed.
Citizen Assist
Officers were notified of a missing wheelchair at the Marriott Center from just inside portal Y. Camera footage revealed that two individuals had taken the wheelchair to use and exited out of the south side of the building toward campus. It is believed they assumed the wheelchair was for public use. The individuals were located and apologized for taking a wheelchair not meant for public use. The owner was happy to get their wheelchair back.
Medical
BYU EMS responded to a medical at the Mariott Center. The patient was assessed by BYU EMS and released on the scene.
Medical
BYU EMS assisted a patient at the Mariott Center. The patient was treated and released by EMS at the scene.
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Police Beat • 05/02/2024
Medical
An officer and BYU EMS responded to a medical call at the Marriott Center. BYU EMS treated and released the patient on the scene.
Medical
An officer and BYU EMS responded to a medical call at the Marriott Center. BYU EMS treated and released the patient on the scene.
DCFS Report
An officer was assigned a Child Abuse and Neglect Report that originated through the Provo Police Department and the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The report is being followed up on.
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An officer and BYU EMS responded to a medical call at the Marriott Center. BYU EMS treated and released the patient on the scene.
Medical
An officer and BYU EMS responded to a medical call at the Marriott Center. BYU EMS treated and released the patient on the scene.
DCFS Report
An officer was assigned a Child Abuse and Neglect Report that originated through the Provo Police Department and the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS). The report is being followed up on.
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