Police Beat

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Accident
The complainant reported that on December 31, 2024, he was in Lot 50 near Campus Floral when his sister parked her vehicle, a 2023 Toyota Corolla, in the parking lot. The vehicle sustained damage to the front and rear passenger side doors. It is unknown what caused the damage. The Dispatch Center searched the BYU surveillance camera system for relevant recordings but did not locate any. The complainant was informed of the case number and that no useful camera recordings were available.

Property Damage
On December 27, 2024, an officer was contacted by the complainant regarding damage sustained to several restrooms in the Joseph F. Smith Building. The officer gathered information from the complainant regarding the damage and estimated timeframe, which appears to have occurred between December 23 and December 27, 2024. Upon inspection, it was observed that multiple toilet seats were damaged. At this time, there are no identified suspects, and further investigation is necessary to determine the cause and extent of the damage.

Alarm
An officer was dispatched to the Music Building in response to a door alarm. Upon arrival, the Dispatch Center informed the officer that the alarm had cleared, so he cancelled any further response.

Citizen Contact
Officers responded to a residence in Heritage Halls Building 12 after a concerned resident reported unusual noises in the area. The officer met with the resident, checked the apartment, and patrolled the surrounding area for further investigation. The search revealed no evidence of any issues. This was the only complaint received by dispatch in that area that evening.

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Suspicious
Officers responded to the area of the Smith Field House and the Richards Building following a report of a suspicious person called in by custodial staff. It was reported that the individual was walking around, carrying a bag and looking into cars. The description was quite basic as the person was wearing a hoodie. The responding officers located a male walking between the Smith Field House and the Richards Building, and he matched the description. He provided a student ID and stated he was just walking around the area, contemplating finals. Officers continued extra patrols in the area, and no one else was located.

Alarm JRCB
The officer responded to an open-door alarm at the JRCB. The door that triggered the alarm was Door 526 in the stairwell. When the officer arrived, the door was closed. It is possible that someone either left the building or the alarm was triggered by custodial activity.

Information
The BYU Police Department was contacted by an individual reporting that a pair of Beats headphones had gone missing from the workout room in the Annex building. After reviewing surveillance footage, the officer determined that a staff member had entered the room, collected several items he believed had been left there by mistake, and took them to a locker, where they were later recovered.

Theft
Police were dispatched to the Jesse Knight Building in response to a report of a stolen electric hoverboard. The owner stated that he had parked the hoverboard near the building and left it there for a few days. When he returned, he discovered that it was missing. The officer gathered information for the report and reviewed camera footage in an attempt to identify any suspects. The case is currently under investigation.

Lost Property
An officer responded to the Joseph F. Smith Building and met with the complainant regarding a lost cell phone. The complainant believed they might have left it in a room after taking a final exam. The officer opened the room and found the phone where the complainant had left it.

Medical
An officer responded to the Wilkinson Student Center for a medical emergency regarding a seizure. BYU EMS and the Provo Fire Department assessed the patient and released them at the scene.

Traffic Stop
An officer observed a vehicle operating without insurance and initiated a stop for this violation. During an inventory of the vehicle in preparation for an impound due to the lack of insurance, the officer discovered drug paraphernalia in plain view. Subsequently, the officer searched both the car and the driver, uncovering controlled substances and additional paraphernalia that the driver had attempted to hide or destroy.

The officer arrested the driver on multiple charges: possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruction of justice, driving without insurance, and driving under the influence (DUI). The officer then transported the male to the Utah County Jail, where he submitted to both blood and urine tests.

Results of the blood test are pending; however, the urine analysis indicated that the driver tested positive for methamphetamine, amphetamine, opiates, ecstasy, and Suboxone. This report will be forwarded to the Utah County Attorney's Office for review of potential charges.

Welfare Check
The police were notified about a woman in the Wilkinson Student Center who appeared out of place. She was described as older and carrying multiple grocery bags. Officers conducted an extra patrol of the area and located the woman. Since she was not bothering anyone or breaking any laws, no contact was made, and no action was taken.

Found Property
A complainant found a key ring with a couple dozen keys in the parking lot just west of the Campus Plaza apartments. The key ring also had a small blue flashlight labeled "Y Campus Police," so the complainant turned the keys in to the BYU police department. The officer who received the keys attempted to contact the Campus Plaza office, but it was closed for the night, and a message was left. Currently, it is unclear to whom the keys belong. The information will be passed on to the day shift officers to check with Campus Plaza and see if the keys belong to them.

Welfare Check
Officers were dispatched to the Thomas L. Martin Building concerning a homeless male possibly sleeping in the foyer area. The individual was wearing a heavy coat and carrying a suitcase. He was asking questions of students and staff, which made others uncomfortable. Officers checked the building but could not locate anyone matching the description. The BYU carpet cleaners, who were in the building at the time, reported that they had not seen anyone fitting that description either. Officers continued to patrol the building for several more minutes before clearing the scene. All exterior doors were secure.

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Lost Property
An officer was asked to contact the complainant regarding a lost laptop at the Maeser Building. The officer made phone contact with the complainant, who explained that he last saw his laptop at the Maeser Building on December 13, 2024, at 11:30 AM. Officers checked the Maeser Building and other locations but were unable to locate the laptop. The officer informed the complainant of this and advised him to check the lost and found at the Wilkinson Center on Monday during business hours. The complainant was provided with a case number and was told to call back and speak with the on-duty officer if he was unable to locate the laptop on Monday.

Information
A caller from the southwest side of Provo City contacted Provo Police dispatch to report seeing lights in the area of Y Mountain and/or Maple Mountain. The call was transferred to BYU Police, and an officer was dispatched to the Y trailhead area to attempt contact with hikers who may have needed assistance. The officer contacted the caller, who reported that the lights—possibly from headlamps, flashlights, or vehicle headlights—were seen further south than Y Mountain and closer to Forest Service or Utah County land. This information was relayed to Central Dispatch for dissemination to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. It is believed that the call was transferred to BYU Police because the caller used Y Mountain as a reference point to describe the location of the lights. The BYU officer at the Y Mountain trailhead did not observe anyone in need of assistance, and no additional calls or information were reported or dispatched by any parties. There was no indication of any persons in need or otherwise.

Trespassing
An officer was dispatched to the Miller Baseball Complex to investigate a trespassing violation. According to a witness, a group of young students was on top of the scoreboard. Upon arrival, the officer observed six individuals on the scoreboard. The officer requested that they get down and then verified their student IDs to confirm their status on campus. All of them had identification except for one student. They were informed to stay away from areas closed to the public. No other violations of concern were observed during the officer’s interactions with them.

Nuisance
Officers were dispatched to the central area of Heritage Halls in response to a report of a vehicle and individuals playing loud music. Upon arrival, the officers patrolled the area and observed many people and groups; however, they did not find a vehicle parked on the sidewalk or in the surrounding vicinity. The officers also patrolled the interior and perimeter of Heritage Halls but detected no criminal or suspicious activity.

Welfare Check
An officer was asked to investigate a possible welfare check on an individual walking near the south entrance of the library. The suspect was described by the witness as a 5'10" Black male with a short beard, behaving as if he were looking for a place to sleep. During my patrol of the area, I did not locate anyone matching the description.

Keep the Peace
An officer was dispatched to keep the peace at Heritage Halls between two roommates while one of them moved out. The officers on scene encountered no issues as the roommates moved their belongings.

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Animal Problem
An officer was dispatched to Cougar Field near the Harmon Building following a report of a severely injured deer stuck in a fence. Upon arrival, the officer determined that the deer was beyond help and would not survive. Consequently, the officer euthanized the deer, which was later picked up by Provo Animal Control. The Division of Wildlife Resources was also notified of the incident.

Medical
An officer was dispatched to the Wilkinson Center following a report of a female who had passed out. BYU EMS and the officer arrived to assess the patient. After evaluation, it was determined that the patient did not need to be transported and was released into her father's care.

Fraud
An officer took a report of fraud related to a transaction on Facebook Marketplace at Wyview Park. The complainant stated that he sold a computer and was paid $700 in counterfeit bills. He reported being unaware that the bills were counterfeit until he attempted to deposit them at the bank, where they were seized. The complainant is currently gathering the necessary information to provide to the officer. This case has been referred to investigators for follow-up.

Vehicle Fire
Officers responded to the Y Trail Head following a report of a vehicle fire. As the officers arrived, the front of the vehicle was fully engulfed in flames. The officers stood by and provided traffic control while Provo Fire extinguished the fire. The vehicle was a total loss and was towed by a local tow company. The driver of the vehicle was given a ride to his residence.

Agency Assist
An officer from a local police agency and an investigator from the Utah County Attorney's Office requested assistance in speaking with a witness related to their investigation. The witness was contacted at BYU, where the detectives spoke with them in a private conference room that was set up for the meeting.

Information
The complainant, a BYU supervisor at the Culinary Support Center, requested that an information report be documented regarding a former employee who was terminated approximately one month ago. The complainant's concern was not about the former employee herself, but rather about her husband, who contacted the complainant yesterday. The complainant reported that the husband was not threatening or abusive but came across as "strange," as he kept pleading for his wife to regain her job.

Suspicious
The complainant reported that she was walking south on East Campus Drive, on the west side of the road, when a male walking north grabbed her arm as he passed by. He held on to her arm briefly and said, "Hi." The complainant responded by saying "Hi" back, after which the subject let go and continued walking north. She found his behavior odd and believed that the individual, a white male of student age, might be mentally challenged. The complainant requested that an information report be filed.

Agency Assist Provo PD
An officer was dispatched to the intersection of N 900 East St and N Temple View Dr in reference to debris in the roadway. Upon arrival, the officer located the debris and moved it out of the way.

Nuisance
An officer responded to Wymount Terrace Apartment Building 10E regarding a loud noise complaint. The reporting party stated that children in the apartment above theirs had been running and making noise for about 15 minutes. Upon arrival, the officer located the apartment and spoke with the resident, who was very cooperative and assured the officer that they would keep the noise down.

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Information
An officer contacted the complainant, who expressed concern about whether a minor accident was captured on camera. Unfortunately, the officer was unable to locate the intersection on camera. Following this, the officer contacted the complainant again, but they declined further assistance.

Welfare Check
Officers responded to the Wilkinson Center; they were dispatched to investigate a report of a special needs participant who had become separated from their group. The BYU dispatcher quickly contacted the director, who located the individual and ensured their safe return.

Information
BYU Police were dispatched to a reported hit-and-run incident that was reported after the fact in Lot 26. An officer reviewed camera footage and determined that the damage did not occur on BYU property, as the camera captured footage of the victim's car parked nearby. The officer updated the vehicle's owner regarding the findings and advised her to check cameras at other locations where she had driven throughout the day.

Property Damage
An officer responded in response to a property damage report at the Tanner Building. A parking bollard had been damaged and was lying on the ground. The officer took statements from witnesses and completed a property damage report

Accident
The officer responded to Lot 19, where a minor, non-reportable accident had occurred. The incident involved very little damage and no injuries. Both drivers exchanged information, and the officer completed the accident report on the scene.

Accident
An accident occurred in parking lot # 45 in front of Lavell Edwards Stadium. A white Tesla traveling eastbound in the travel lane with a yellow dividing line collided with a silver Toyota FJ Cruiser traveling northbound in the parking lot lane. The Toyota failed to yield to the Tesla, which was trying to stop before the collision due to slowing traffic ahead, leaving skid marks on the roadway. Both vehicles appear to have been traveling at the same speed, as evidenced by camera footage of the incident. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and both drivers exchanged information. Both vehicles drove away from the scene without further incident.

Accident Hit-and-Run
The officer responded to a hit-and-run accident at lot 16. The victim was parked in the lot while attending a basketball game and was sideswiped by a red compact car while leaving the parking lot. Several witnesses told the victim what happened when he arrived at his parked truck. The witnesses got two possible license plate numbers from the suspect's vehicle, which differed by only one number. Using surveillance systems, the officer located a red car with a similar license plate number coming onto campus prior to the start of the game. The owner of the red vehicle, an elderly male from Spanish Fork, was identified. The officer requested that a Spanish Fork police officer check the residence for the vehicle and found it parked in the driveway. When attempting to contact the owner, there was no answer. The officer will follow up on this accident.

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Accident Hit-and-Run
BYU Police were notified of a possible delayed report of a hit-and-run incident involving a BYU-owned vehicle that had been damaged. An officer gathered details about the incident and reviewed camera footage but was unable to locate any footage of the accident. The reporting party was provided with the case number for BYU's Risk Management.

Medical
Officers responded to the Jesse Knight Building for a medical incident involving a student. The patient refused further care, as requested by Provo Fire and BYU EMS, and agreed to go to the Student Health Center by private vehicle.

Information
A BYU police officer responded to the Information Technology Building for a reported vehicle burglary. A female stated that her wallet had been stolen from her purse inside her vehicle. When the officer arrived, he asked her to double-check her purse, where she found her wallet. No action was taken.

Welfare Check
The complainant contacted an officer, advising him that they had not heard from a friend. The officer then spoke with another friend, who indicated that they had made contact with the person and confirmed that she was at a hospital.

Accident Hit-and-Run
BYU police received a report of a hit-and-run incident in which a BYU vehicle was damaged. An officer gathered the details of the incident for documentation purposes and is currently reviewing footage in an effort to locate the suspect vehicle.

Citizen Contact
BYU police were notified of an online report concerning a slightly suspicious incident. A female reported that a male had asked her questions and briefly followed her, and she wanted to document the incident just in case it has happened to others.

Accident Late Report
The owner of a car filed an online report regarding a hit-and-run accident. The owner stated that someone had hit their vehicle while it was parked in Lot 20 outside the broadcast building. However, not enough information was provided to complete the report. An officer left a message for the owner to call back and provide additional details.

Motorist Assist
An officer assisted a student with a dead battery in Lot 13. Another faculty member also requested assistance in the same lot.

Trespass Warning
The BYU police were dispatched to the south soccer field at the Smith Field House. The complainant reported seeing approximately five individuals jumping over the fence to access the field. Officers arrived and found the students playing soccer on the field. The officers warned the students that it is not an intramural field, as it is reserved exclusively for the men's and women's soccer teams. The individuals were very cooperative, leaving the field through the north gate and thanking the officers for their courtesy.

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