Police Beat: January 18, 2011

Dec. 14, 2010: 1:37 p.m. – Officer responded to parking lot N on report of children that had been left unattended in a vehicle. On scene, officer found two toddlers ages one and two inside the vehicle. Officer issued them a citation and advised them of their court date.

Dec. 17, 2010: 12:19 p.m. – Officer responded to a report of a fire alarm in the library. Officer arrived on scene and found that a bag of popcorn had been overcooked and caught fire. There was no damage.

Dec. 19, 2010: 9:16 p.m. – A 57-year-old female passed out near the UCCU Center. When she fell, she landed on her right wrist and shoulder causing pain. Orem paramedics responded and checked the female. She was released at the scene. No other action was taken.

Dec. 20, 2010: 9:38 p.m. – Officer spoke with a man who reported his laptop stolen. The man advised the officer that his laptop was stolen at one of two places; either UVU or Salt Lake City Airport. The man had filed a report with airport police.

11:23 p.m. – A traffic stop was made because of an expired registration. During investigation, it was found that the passenger had a warrant for her arrest. She was arrested and transported to Utah County Jail.

Dec. 21, 2010: 8:56 p.m. – Officers made a traffic stop for a headlight out. During investigation, it was found that the driver had a warrant for his arrest. He was placed under arrest and transported to Utah County Jail.

Dec. 22, 2010: 4:25 p.m. – Officer responded to the outside of Gunther Trades building on a report of snowboarders going down the hill toward the Woodbury Business building. Officer advised the two boarders that snowboarding/sledding was not permitted on school grounds and if they returned, they would be charged with trespassing.

Dec. 28, 2010: 6:02 p.m. – Officer responded to a call of a car driving in the dirt field next to McKay Drive. The officer found the vehicle and the driver. It was determined that it was a traffic accident and not criminal mischief. The vehicle was towed. No further action was taken.

Dec. 30, 2010: 11:28 p.m. – Traffic stop was made on a vehicle for a traffic violation. During the investigation it was found that both the driver and the passenger had warrants for their arrest. They were taken into custody and transported to Utah County Jail.