Police Beat

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Medical
An officer responded to a medical call at the IPF, along with BYU EMS and Provo Fire. The patient was medically cleared and refused EMS transport, opting instead to be taken home by a personal vehicle.

Medical
An officer, BYU EMS, and Provo Paramedics were dispatched to the RB for an injury during an intramural game. Provo Paramedics and BYU EMS arrived first and indicated no police assistance was needed. The individual was evaluated and refused transport by Provo Paramedics.

Hit & Run
An officer contacted the complainant regarding a delayed hit-and-run in Lot #16. The officer located the incident on camera and is identifying the driver. The complainant did not wish to pursue charges but requested insurance information from the suspect vehicle. The driver’s exchange form will be completed once the driver is identified.

Theft
An officer was dispatched to the SAB for a delayed theft of an electric scooter. The complainant reported parking the scooter unlocked at a bicycle rack on 02/24/25, and it was gone upon return. The officer searched for camera footage but found none. The scooter lacked identifying details and could not be entered into NCIC.

Keep the Peace
BYU Police responded to Wyview Park to keep the peace during a property exchange due to a court-issued no-contact order. The exchange proceeded smoothly without incident.

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Information
An officer was dispatched to call a complainant about a delayed assault in the Tanner Building on 02/27/25. The complainant and suspect are classmates who had been discussing ethics. As they were leaving, the suspect allegedly grabbed the complainant by the shoulders, causing pain and making the complainant feel unable to pull away. The complainant wanted to pursue assault charges. However, after reviewing footage and interviewing the suspect, the officer determined no crime had occurred. This information was reported to the BYU Office of Belonging. No further action is required.

Information
An officer met with a student at the Harold B. Lee Library who reported seeing another student commit a lewd act the previous day. The reporting student saw a male student with his hand on his crotch area over his clothing on the level two study area. The reporting student could not provide a detailed description other than the male being college aged. The area where the incident occurred is not covered by cameras.

Traffic Offense
Dispatch Center reported a white Mazda CX5 driving on the sidewalk near Brigham Square. When an officer arrived, the vehicle was gone. The Dispatch Center provided the vehicle's license plate, owner's name, and phone number. The officer contacted the owner, who explained he works for BYU Athletics and was hanging posters for a tennis match. He usually uses a golf cart, but it was unavailable. The officer advised him to use the golf cart and to call the Dispatch Center before hanging posters late at night. The owner agreed.

Welfare Check
Officer responded to Heritage Halls for a welfare check on a student who was supposed to be on an 0800-hour flight to Florida. The student's family was unable to contact him. The officer found the student at 0730; he had slept through his alarm. The student, who was flying home to open his Mission Call, was packed and ready to go. The officer drove him to the Provo airport. The officer also informed the student's mother that he was at the airport and should make his flight. The mother texted the officer, confirming the student was on the plane to Florida and they would Facetime the BYU police officers when he opened his Mission Call later that day.

Damaged Property
An officer was dispatched to Budge Hall for a delayed property damage report. Showerheads and pipes had been removed from the bathroom in the 3200 wing. Residents filed an emergency maintenance request, and BYU Facilities repaired most of the damage. Cracked tiles and broken lights will be fixed later. Possible suspects are being looked into, but the culprit is unknown at this time.

Citizen Contact
An officer was dispatched to Lot 59, south of the Life Science Building, to help a student locate her vehicle. The student was concerned it had been towed. The officer found the car in Lot 57 and gave the student a ride to her vehicle.

Citizen Assist
An officer responded to the Marriott Center to assist a citizen who believed they had lost their wallet during a basketball game. Together, the officer and the citizen found the wallet under the floor riser and seat where the citizen had been sitting.

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Citizen Contact
A complainant contacted the BYU Dispatch Center, reporting an individual engaging in a lewd act in public near the west side of the quiet study-room entrance. No additional description was provided. The complainant requested communication via email only. They were subsequently emailed and asked to arrange an in-person meeting or a phone call. The complainant responded, indicating their unavailability until the morning or early afternoon of February 28th. They were instructed to call the Dispatch Center and request a patrol officer to proceed with the initial report process. The on-duty sergeant was notified of the call.

Traffic Accident
On February 27, 2025, at 1700 hours, a reporting party observed a white SUV exiting a parking stall and colliding with the vehicle directly behind it. The driver did not remain at the scene and departed. The officer located the vehicles and documented the incident with photographs. Both vehicle owners contacted the officer and confirmed that there was no damage to their vehicles.

Theft
An officer contacted a complainant regarding a stolen bicycle near Heritage Halls. The complainant stated that the last time they saw their bicycle was approximately December 19, 2024, and they noticed it missing about a week ago. The officer discovered that the bicycle had been registered on campus and obtained the necessary information to list it as stolen. No surveillance footage of the incident was found.

Harassment
On February 27, 2025, at 1426 hours, an officer spoke with a female student who reported that over the past 30 days on campus, she had passed a male student on the sidewalk who was holding his cell phone to his chest, and she believed he was recording her as they passed. The officer reviewed camera footage of four males passing the area, all with their cell phones out. She was unable to identify any of the males as the one she suspected. The footage indicated that nearly every student passing the cameras at that time had their cell phones in their hands.

Sex Offense
On February 27, 2025, an officer was requested to contact a complainant regarding a delayed sex offense that occurred at the Y Trail Head. The officer gathered initial information from the complainant to commence an investigation. The complainant indicated that they had already been in contact with Title IX. The officer explained that the police department's victim advocate would also be reaching out to them.

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Extortion - WT - 03/23/25 An officer contacted an individual who was attempting to make a purchase on Facebook. Due to complications with the payment, the individual decided to back out of the deal. The other party then threatened the individual and sent violent videos, stating they would harm their family. It appears the other party may not be in the country.

Information -HR- 02/23/25 A delayed report was received about three people possibly following the caller on campus. The caller, who was on a bike, reported seeing unknown individuals early in the morning. The three subjects on foot may have been following the caller or at least aware of him. They followed the caller to the area of his residence. The caller was able to avoid any further contact or perceived danger. No further interactions were reported, and there is no ongoing threat or danger to the public. The subjects, described as young males in dark clothing, have not been identified. No further indication of criminal activity or suspicious behavior was noted following this initial report.

Information -HR- 03/23/25 An officer was dispatched to Merrill Hall after the Dispatch Center observed male students carrying a wheelbarrow up the stairs. Upon arrival, officers found several students on the second floor in the lounge area. The students explained they found the wheelbarrow near the tennis courts and thought it would be fun to bring it into their apartment. They returned the wheelbarrow to its original location, with an officer ensuring it was properly returned.

Warrant Service - Lot 31 - 02/23/25 A police officer observed a vehicle speeding on West Campus Dr without lights on the license plate. The officer ran the plate, which revealed an active arrest warrant. The officer initiated a traffic stop and confirmed the driver was the individual on the warrant. The driver was arrested and booked into Utah County Jail.

Fire - Riviera - 02/22/25 An officer was dispatched to a grease fire at the Riviera Apartments, where Provo Fire was already on the scene. Upon arrival, Provo Fire confirmed it was safe to enter the apartment. A tenant had been cooking when grease spilled onto the stovetop and caught fire. The tenant used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire and sustained a minor burn on his thumb, which was treated by BYU EMS. BYU Housing and Risk Management were notified, and Housing sent someone to the scene.

Theft - WP - 02/22/25 An officer took a report of a delayed bicycle theft. The victim reported finding his bike missing that day, last seen the first week of January. There are no cameras in the area. The student provided the serial number, and the bike was listed as NCIC.

Hazardous - KML - 02/22/25 An officer responded to a report at the Kimball Tower's 12th-floor animal care vivarium lab, where a biohazard bag containing an unknown substance was found near the elevator door. The officer coordinated with dispatch, who contacted the biohazard emergency team. Who Following protocol, removed the bag.

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Disturbance
Officers responded to a call regarding a man exhibiting signs of mental illness and behaving confrontationally toward students near South Campus Drive, adjacent to the Brewster building. Following the complaint, officers conducted extra patrols in the area but were unable to locate the individual on the sidewalk. Additional searches were carried out through the Wilkinson Center and the Music building, but the suspect remained unlocated. The complainant maintained that the individual was acting erratically. The incident is believed to involve the same suspect previously reported earlier in the week.

Accident
A BYU delivery truck was backing up in the parking lot of the Heritage Halls Central building when it collided with an Amazon delivery truck parked in the loading docks. The BYU truck struck the passenger-side rear corner of the Amazon vehicle. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, and damage to the Amazon delivery truck was minimal. An officer responded to the scene and documented the incident for the report.

Alarm – Audible
Officers responded to a call from Cougar Tech store regarding a persistent audible alarm. A security officer on duty reported that the alarm was activated when an individual touched the merchandise, and they were unable to deactivate it. Upon arrival, the responding officer discovered they did not possess a key to reset the alarm. Store employees located the key and successfully reset the alarm.

Assault
BYU Police officers responded to a welfare check following a report from a BYU Security officer regarding a possibly intoxicated male walking on West Campus Dr. Officers located the individual on the east side of the Hinckley Center. While attempting to help by suggesting transportation to a warming center or medical attention, the male exhibited aggressive behavior and attempted to strike one of the officers. As a result, he was placed under arrest for Assault on a Peace Officer and subsequently booked into Utah County Jail on multiple charges.

Found Property
An officer responded to Smith Field House to investigate a found property report. Following a men's volleyball game, a building care employee discovered a set of keys left in the bleachers. The key chain included a BYU key, a house key, and a key fob for a Nissan vehicle. The officer collected the keys and initiated efforts to identify and contact the owner.

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Medical
An officer, in cooperation with Provo Paramedics, responded to a report of an unconscious resident at Heritage Halls 6. Upon arrival, the complainant informed them that the resident had regained consciousness and was breathing normally. After evaluating the resident, the paramedics transported him to Utah Valley Hospital for further assessment and care, as requested by the resident.

Theft
On campus, a victim reported his bicycle missing from a bike rack. In response, BYU Police Department personnel reviewed security footage, revealing that the thief had fled the campus and was riding public transit. A multi-jurisdictional effort was initiated to track down the suspect, with BYU officers collaborating with other county agencies to intercept him. Their tracking efforts paid off when Lehi Police Officers successfully apprehended the suspect. BYU Police took custody of him and booked him into the Utah County Jail on charges of felony theft, property damage, and an outstanding arrest warrant from the Provo Justice Court. The stolen bicycle was returned to its rightful owner.

Fire Alarm
An officer was dispatched to investigate a fire alarm activation at Wyview Park apartments. Upon arrival, it was determined that the alarm was triggered by a student tenant who had burned toast while cooking. The officer promptly silenced the alarm and informed the tenant that a fire technician would be responding to reset the system. After addressing the tenant in person, the officer confirmed that there was no damage to the apartment, although a strong smell of burnt food lingered in the air. The tenant had opened doors and windows to ventilate the smoke.

Criminal Mischief
An officer was dispatched to the Ellsworth building in response to a graffiti report. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a recently moved cement barrier in the yard had uncovered long-hidden graffiti. The paint was notably chipped, and moss had begun to grow over the surface, suggesting that the vandalism had been present for an extended period. The officer documented the scene for further investigation.

Lost Property
An officer was assigned to reach out to a complainant who reported losing their wallet on campus around February 12, 2025. The complainant expressed concern after checking with lost and found multiple times without any success in retrieving the wallet, which contained important identification. In response, the officer assured the complainant that if the wallet is turned in to the police department, they would promptly notify him. The complainant has already taken precautions by canceling all financial cards associated with the lost wallet.

Accident
In a recent minor accident at the Tanner Building, an Officer was contacted by a complainant regarding the incident. The complainant explained that while backing out of a parking stall, they inadvertently hit another vehicle. After leaving a contact card on the damaged vehicle, the complainant had not heard from its owner and decided to inform the police department. The Officer reached out to the owner of the second vehicle, providing details of the incident. After discussing the circumstances, both parties agreed to communicate directly and resolve the matter between themselves, thus avoiding further police involvement.

Accident
On February 20, 2025, an officer was dispatched to the North side of the Culinary Support Center following reports of a traffic accident. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with both drivers involved in the incident. It was determined that the driver of a box truck was backing out of a parking stall when they collided with the passenger side of an SUV that was traveling by in the lane. The officer collected all necessary information and completed a report and driver's exchange information.

Accident – Hit-and-Run
An officer responded to a vehicle accident report at Lot 39, located west of the Richards Building. Upon arrival, the complainant reported that her car had been sideswiped by another vehicle shortly after she parked at approximately 6:30 p.m., resulting in an estimated $2,000 worth of damage. The Dispatch Center searched for any surveillance footage from BYU but found no cameras covering the area of the incident. Photographs of the damaged vehicle were taken and added to the report for documentation.

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Alarm – MTC
An officer was dispatched to Tower 4 at the Missionary Training Center in response to a report of a delayed tamper/supervisory alarm. Upon arrival, the officer found that the alarm panel was normal. BYU electricians were notified and suggested it might be a short in the system, stating that they would check it in the morning.

Agency Assist
BYU Police were notified of an Orem Police Department case in which a welfare check had been requested for an adult male. BYU Police were able to contact the individual and verified that he was okay. Orem Police were then notified.

Disturbance
Report of an unknown person in or near the roadway west of the soccer field. An officer contacted the caller by phone and responded to the area to look for an adult male who was reportedly shouting things possibly of a political or religious nature. The caller reported that the man was walking in the area, shouting at nobody about angels and Donald Trump. The subject was not located in the area. Multiple officers remained on alert for a time. The officer conducted a foot patrol around the Smith Field House and soccer fields.

Suspicious
BYU Police dispatch received an email report stating that an older Polynesian male had approached the complainant and said "take care" to a girl sitting next to her. The complainant stated the interaction was strange and made her feel nervous. The complainant also believed that she saw a gun holster in the waistband of the individual but could not verify if it was a gun or not. An officer conducted a foot patrol through the building but was unable to locate the male.

Suspicious
An officer was asked to contact the complainant regarding a suspicious incident at the UVX bus stop near the Harmon Building. The complainant explained that they got on the bus in Orem and began making small talk with an individual. They reported that the subject started saying things that they didn't understand and claimed that a spirit told them to get off the bus at the Harmon Building. The complainant indicated that the subject also exited and began following them, even calling them by name. Once the complainant turned a corner and was out of sight of the subject, they ran away. They stated that they never saw the subject again and emphasized that the subject never threatened or touched them in any way. The incident was also delayed by approximately 40 minutes. This incident will be documented in case of further occurrences.

Fire Alarm
An officer was dispatched to Wyview Park 25 in response to a report of multiple fire alarms in the same residence. The resident called dispatch, stating that the alarm had been triggered by cooking smoke. The officer arrived and verified that there were no flames and no damage. The officer silenced the alarm and acknowledged the situation. BYU electricians were notified and reset the system.

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Suspicious
While opening the trailhead gate, a police officer discovered an empty abandoned THC container. The officer confiscated the container to be destroyed.

Found Property
A bus employee turned in a wallet to MTC security. The wallet had been found on the bus on the 10th, and the employee was unable to contact the owner. The wallet contained a Washington driver's license and a BYU ID. The owner was contacted via text message and picked up the wallet at the police department. He confirmed that everything was still inside and expressed his gratitude.

Fire Alarm
An officer was dispatched to Wymount Terrace 14D in response to a report of a fire alarm. The resident reported that the alarm was caused by cooking smoke. It was confirmed that there were no flames, and no damage occurred. The officer acknowledged the situation, silenced the alarm, and notified BYU Electricians.

Alarm – Waterflow
An officer was dispatched to Helaman Halls, specifically Budge Hall, to assist Provo Fire with a broken fire sprinkler. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with the resident. The resident explained that he had hung a small, water-filled backpack (a water bladder) on the fire sprinkler to drain it, and the sprinkler broke as a result. The resident reported that water from the sprinkler system had flooded his dorm room, damaging all his belongings, and had also affected at least six other dorm rooms.

The BYU Dispatch Center notified BYU Housing, the Electric Shop, and Risk Management. No injuries were reported. Photos of the incident were attached electronically to the report.

Domestic Violence
Officers responded to a Wymount Terrace apartment after a neighbor reported loud arguing. Upon arrival, a male resident explained that he and his wife had a dispute, asserting that no physical altercation occurred. However, the wife claimed her husband had pushed her out of the bathroom, leading her to push back in self-defense, causing her pain but leaving no visible injuries. She requested a victim advocate. The male resident was cited for Simple Assault-Domestic Violence and chose to leave the residence for the evening. A Lethality Assessment was conducted, which indicated a low-risk situation, and the sergeant was notified of the incident.

Property Damage
A police officer responded to lot 20 after a vehicle struck a parked, unoccupied BYU work truck. The officer documented the minor damage to both vehicles and facilitated an exchange of information.

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Welfare Check
An officer responded to the Culinary Support Center to check on the welfare of a student using the Safe-Walk App. The student had not ended the walk. The officer contacted the student employee, who said they had closed the App and did not know why it did not end. The student sent a text message to the BYU Security Dispatch, which monitors the Safe-walk App.

Robbery Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Cannon Center for a report of a delayed robbery alarm. The alarm was triggered by a recently updated Genetec System. Upon arrival, the officer inspected the system, performed a system reset/troubleshooting. Nothing suspicious was observed. The alarm was reset, and the premises were secured.

Animal Problem
Officers were assigned to an animal problem near Brimhall building. The caller was worried the deer would go out into the street. The officer drove through the area and did not see them. They likely retreated to the wooded area to rest.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to assist BYU EMS and Provo Fire on a medical call at the Richards Building, where the high school swim finals were taking place. One of the participants required minor medical attention. Provo Fire and the parents were already on the scene. The individual was released to her parent by Provo paramedics.

Minor Accident – Property Damage
An officer was dispatched to Lot 27 following a report of an unoccupied vehicle rolling into another unoccupied vehicle. The officer contacted both vehicle owners and had them respond to their vehicles. Everyone took pictures of their vehicles and exchanged information. The officer reviewed the event on camera and will attach the footage to the case files.

Suicide Attempt
An officer was dispatched to the BYU Women's Services Center following a report of a student feeling unwell and expressing suicidal ideation. Upon arrival, officers contacted the female student who admitted to ingesting multiple prescription anxiety medications with the intent to harm herself. BYU EMS was on the scene, and after an evaluation, the Provo Fire Department transported the student to Utah Valley Hospital. Due to the nature of the incident and the student's expressed intent, the officer initiated a "pink sheet" for temporary commitment.

Fire Alarms
Two separate fire alarms were reported at Heritage Halls for cooking issues. No damage or fire reported.

Medical
BYU EMS, Provo Fire, and a BYU police officer responded to the Indoor Practice Facility following a report that an intramural player had been injured. The player reported to the EMTs that his leg was hit while playing soccer. After the patient was treated and evaluated by both BYU and Provo EMTs, the patient was released according to their protocols.

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Animal Problem
Dispatchers received a call about a loose dog running at large near the Kimball Tower. Provo Animal Services was notified and responded to check the area.

Burglary
An officer received a delayed email report regarding a burglary that occurred in Heritage Halls, Building 03, on January 20, 2025. An investigation is currently underway.

Fire Alarm
Officers responded to a fire alarm at the Eyring Science Center. Upon arrival, the officer was unable to locate any smoke in the building. The officer checked the fire panel and observed a water flow alarm. Continuing the inspection, the officer discovered a mechanical room with water flowing from under the door. Upon opening the door, the officer observed a large amount of water discharging from a fire sprinkler head. An individual was in the basement below the sprinkler, who expressed concern about electrocution. Dispatch was advised of the situation, and Provo Fire was contacted and requested to respond. Several BYU building care and repair personnel were also contacted and responded to the scene.

Lost Property
An officer contacted the reporting party (RP), who indicated that they had left their AirPods in class and had tracked the device to a residence in Provo. Before the officer arrived, the RP managed to contact the resident and successfully retrieved the missing items. The RP believed that the items were taken by mistake and knew the individual involved, so they did not want the officer to follow up on the matter.

Accident
An officer responded to a traffic accident in the parking lot of the Creamery on Nineth. The officer gathered the necessary information and completed a driver's exchange form, which was provided to both vehicle owners.

Fireworks
An officer was on patrol around the Taylor Building when a loud explosion was heard. The officer proceeded to the parking lot of the Taylor Building, where two individuals who witnessed the incident waved him over. They explained that they had observed a silver SUV and a white Toyota 4Runner enter the parking lot from 900 East. The vehicles drove through the parking lot with an individual hanging out of the 4Runner. They then saw an item being thrown from the 4Runner at the other SUV, followed by the explosion. This incident was captured on camera, and footage will be requested. The officers followed the suspect vehicle using university cameras until it reached the area of University Parkway and Canyon Road, at which point its location was lost and its direction became unknown. As of now, the drivers have not been identified.

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Abandoned Vehicle
A report was made regarding an abandoned vehicle in Parking Lot 25 near the CONE. Security personnel on the scene observed that the vehicle had multiple parking tickets and notified the police. An officer investigated the status of the vehicle, and the process for impound removal is currently pending.

Suspicious
A faculty member reported a suspicious individual on campus. The officer made contact in person and documented the incident.

Explosive Device – Dry Ice Bomb
An officer received a delayed incident report by phone regarding an incident at Helaman Halls involving a student who allegedly made an explosive device. The case is currently under investigation.

Welfare Check
An officer was dispatched to the Engineering building following a report of a person appearing homeless. The call was reassigned to building security. They contacted the individual and completed a report.

Citizen Contact
An officer was asked to contact the complainant regarding a suspicious text they had received. It was determined that the text was likely an attempt at fraud. The officer advised the complainant not to provide any personal information to individuals they do not know.

Lost Property
An officer was dispatched regarding a lost cellphone. The phone had been found on campus and was tracked to a church parking lot in Orem. The officer responded to Orem with the complainant and located the phone on a bumper of a vehicle in the parking lot. The officer spoke with three individuals in the area, but none of them had information about the phone. The officer retrieved the phone and returned it to its owner.

Information
A complainant reported that during a game of tag with coworkers, one individual grabbed her arm to prevent her from tagging another participant. The complainant stated that her arm was red and sore for a period afterward, and she inquired about potential recourse. The Officer advised that the incident did not meet the threshold for criminal charges due to the apparent lack of intent to cause injury. The Officer suggested that the complainant consider refraining from participating in similar games if she was dissatisfied with the potential physical consequences.

Medical
Responding to a report of a medical emergency at the Wilkinson Student Center, a police officer arrived on the scene. BYU EMS and Provo Fire personnel were also present and assessed the patient's condition. After evaluation, it was determined that hospital transport was not necessary, and a friend agreed to provide transport for the patient.

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