Fighting on the ice
On Feb. 15, a Weber State University police officer was dispatched to the Weber County Ice Sheet for a dispute over a children’s hockey game. Parents of one team were upset when a coach broke up a fight between two players where one child was punching another. The officer separated the two parties and determined the coach acted legally when breaking up the fight.
Snowball showdown
On Feb. 16, a Weber State police officer responded to a report of criminal mischief at University Boulevard. Police were made aware of an athletic team throwing snowballs at residence windows. Officers spoke with the two parties and informed participants not to do it again.
2Wheels of rebellion
On. Feb. 18, WSU officers were called to respond to a juvenile disturbance at the Student Services building. At arrival, officers found children riding skateboards in the building. Officers noticed clothing that matched a prior theft and damage incident and were able to close the two cases. Officers contacted the children’s parents and referred them to the court system for a possible charge diversion.
Frosty fortresses
On Feb. 19, a WSUPD officer responded to a group of children digging tunnels in a large snow bank at the Dee Events Center. After Facilities Management told them to stop, the children continued to dig tunnels. Upon arrival, police observed two groups of children, one group digging the tunnel with the other making a slide out of the snow bank. The police officer helped the kids fill in the tunnel and explained the danger of snow caving in on them. The children understood and left.
Blocked ramp
On Feb. 20, Weber State police responded to a parking problem at the Dee Events Center. Upon arrival, police spoke with the complainant, who had gotten stuck in the snow with a wheelchair because of two vehicles blocking the access to a wheelchair ramp. The officer talked to the two parties, helping to move the cars and assisting the individual in accessing the ramp. The officer shoveled the APA ramp and cleared the scene.
Disruption incident
On Feb. 20, WSUPD responded to a suspicious circumstance at The Institute of Religion for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Officers arrived and spoke with faculty and received insight on a situation involving a student, including consistent interrupting and an outburst. The institute told police they did not want any law enforcement action. Police provided resources to handle future disruptions.
