Accident
A BYU commercial vehicle was involved in a minor accident in Lot 31 after clipping a parked car. There were no injuries and only minor damage.
A vehicle hit a parked, unoccupied car in Lot 26 during parking maneuvers, resulting in no reported injuries. The incident was captured on surveillance footage, but the suspect vehicle could not be identified.
A rental vehicle from Enterprise Car Rentals was damaged while parked in Lot 16, north of the Jesse Knight Building. The cause of the damage was unclear, and the driver filed a report with Enterprise.
A police officer responded to an accident at the Wilkinson Student Center, where a vehicle traveling up the ramp collided with a cement wall and sliding door area, causing moderate damage to both the vehicle and the door frame. Lowery Doors will be managing repairs.
Trespassing
An officer near Brigham Square addressed a report by students of a group interviewing and filming people on campus. The group made many students uncomfortable with anti-church comments. The officer asked the group to leave the campus, and they complied.
Three cyclists rode their bikes up the Y Trail to the Y and later went to the Slate Canyon trailhead. The cyclists were unaware that bikes are prohibited there and assured the officer they would not ride the Y Trail again.
At the Indoor Practice Facility on the BYU campus, security reported unauthorized individuals inside the closed building. Police found a group finishing intramural soccer practice, and as they left, the building was secured.
Medical
A student in the weight room was stretching when he experienced a sudden pop in his back and may have lost consciousness. When medics came, he was back on his feet and alert. He declined transport and was later picked up by a friend.
A student employee at the Smith Fieldhouse experienced nausea and severe abdominal pain for at least an hour. Provo and BYU EMS responded promptly and provided medical aid. The student was then transported to the Utah Valley Hospital Emergency Room for further treatment.
Officers responded to the Cannon Center after a kitchen employee experienced an allergic reaction. Paramedics treated the employee, advising them to seek further help at an urgent care facility following repeated incidents this week. Provo EMS then transported the employee to Intermountain Urgent Care.
Police officers responded to a woman at Wymount Terrace, who experienced a seizure after having too much alcohol. The woman was checked by Provo EMS, and hospital care was unnecessary; she was later released.
Officers responded to a report of an employee who had fainted and fallen, hitting their head. Medical personnel evaluated the patient and cleared them for transport. The patient was then given a ride to their nearby residence.
A BYU police officer and EMS responded to the Richards Building after a person felt sick and dizzy after swimming. An assessment was conducted, and she was able to sit up without dizziness. She was released, instructed to avoid swimming for now and to rest.
Lost Property
A student lost his cell phone during last semester's finals, suspecting it was left in the basement of the JKB. After checking with Lost and Found, there is no record of the phone being turned in. The student has not been able to locate the serial number, but will report if it is found.
A report of lost keys was tracked to the Tanner Building for the past two weeks. The keys were searched for Jan. 7, but they were not found; they were later located at a house in Provo. Further investigation will follow.
Fire Alarm
An officer was dispatched to investigate a fire alarm at the Wendy’s in the WSC, and the problem was in a hood vent. However, security dispatchers later called back and canceled the police response after assessing the situation.
A fire alarm was activated at the laundry building at Wyview Park, and the cause was later identified as a malfunctioning dryer that was smoking. The dryer was later repaired by housing personnel, and an officer silenced the alarm.
Information
Campus officers discovered several chalk writings with political messages on sidewalks throughout BYU. The situation was documented, BYU Security was notified and arrangements were made for clean-up.
An officer responded to Helaman Hall's Taylor Hall regarding an overnight report of several men banging on a dorm window and shouting inappropriate comments. The report was made after the incident occurred. Housing and other graveyard-shift staff have been notified to increase security in the area.
BYU Police responded to a report of possible trespassing after a male employee used a female supervisor's access card to enter the Marriott Center ticket office. It was determined that both individuals are BYU employees, and the female had loaned her access card because his was faulty. No crime was committed.
BYU Police responded to an accident in Lot 39, where a student reported that the responsible party had left a detailed note. The officer helped direct them to their insurance company for further steps. No additional law enforcement action was taken.
BYU Police responded to a report of a skateboard stolen at the George Albert Smith Fieldhouse. Officers located the skateboard, which was determined to be misplaced rather than stolen. The skateboard was returned to the BYU Police Department, and the owner was contacted to retrieve it.
Found Property
A student reported a wallet found at the Smith Fieldhouse. Officers responded, verified the student's identity through ID, and successfully returned the wallet to its owner.
Traffic Offense
A blue truck was reported driving on the sidewalks around Heritage Halls. The vehicle was later located and identified as a rental security vehicle in use by the security students.
Welfare Check
An officer conducted a welfare check after a friend reported concerning text messages. Police tracked the individual to the Riviera apartments, where she was located at her boyfriend’s residence. Officers observed no immediate signs of self-harm or threat to others. The woman was provided with mental health resources and advised to seek professional help.
Suspicious
Officers responded to a report of a suspicious person at the Kimball Tower after an employee closing for the night spotted a man on the 10th floor. The employee was frightened, but after speaking with the man, officers determined he had entered the building to escape the cold.
A report was received regarding a suspicious male seen walking up the steps between the Broadcast Building and the Marriott Center Annex. The individual was described as an older man carrying a heavily stuffed blue backpack. The reporter noted that the man looked out of place and suspicious, but after a thorough check of the campus, no one was located.
Fireworks
Dispatch observed male suspects lighting fireworks in the Y Trailhead parking lot. While leaving a vehicle, they were stopped by officers. They admitted to the fireworks violation, claiming they were unaware it was prohibited. The suspects were identified and advised of potential charges and the dangers associated with their actions.