UVSC student ruled competent to stand trial on weapons charges

At the beginning of the summer UVSC student Kidus Yohannes was arrested for various weapons charges. Now the 4th circuit court has ruled that Yohannes,20, is mentally competent to stand trial. A preliminary hearing has been set for September 20.

Court rules that man facing gun-related charges is competent (Daily Herald, September 6 2007)

UVSC student ruled competent for trial in weapons case (Salt Lake Tribune, September 6 2007)

Yohannes was arrested after his roommates notified police that the Ethiopian immigrant had been amassing an arsenal and talking about mass murder. Police say that Yohannes used a false id to purchase some of these weapons, and that two of his guns have never been found. Since his arrest UVSC Police have banned him from campus.

UVSC August Police Beat

Each month The Pipeline will publish the UVSC Police Department's response record for the previous month. You can find an archive of the police beat at http://www.uvsc.edu/police/Police_Beat/index.html.

August 7th- MEDICAL-A 20 year old male crashed on his longboard while attempting to ride it down College Drive. Orem Paramedics evaluated and released the patient on scene.
August 9th- MEDICAL-A 39 year old male was suffering chest pains and shortness of breath in the Liberal Arts building. The patient was treated by Orem Paramedics and then transported to the UVSC Wellness Center for further evaluation.
August 11th- AGENCY ASSIST- UVSC Police responded to the area of 800 S 700 W to assist Orem Police with looking for a suspect wanted for Aggravated Kidnapping and a Violation of a Protective Order. The suspect was not located.
August 11th- AGENCY ASSIST-UVSC Officers responded to 523 N Beverly Avenue to assist Orem Police with a neighborhood party involving alcohol and a large group of people.
August 11th- AGENCY ASSIST-UVSC Police responded to 800 S Main to assist Orem with a traffic accident involving a Orem Captain.
August 13th- SUICIDAL SUBJECT- UVSC Police responded to Remington Apartments to assist Orem Police with a suicidal male subject in possession of a knife. The subject was taken into protective custody without incident.

August 21st- AGENCY ASSIST- A UVSC Officer working a case in North Orem responded to a report of a fight near 400 N 200 E in which a suspect was hitting another person with a baseball bat. As the Officer was arriving, he observed the suspect vehicle fleeing the scene and initiated a felony stop on the vehicle. Two of the three occupants had outstanding warrants with UVSC and Provo Police departments.

August 22nd- TRAFFIC ACCIDENT- There was a traffic accident in the Institute parking lot when two vehicles backed into each other.

August 22nd- AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT- UVSC Police responded to a report of a UVSC plane on landing that had struck a deer at the Provo Airport. Damage to the aircraft was estimated at $30,000. Although the pilot and instructor were not injured, the deer was killed. The runway was closed for some time until the FAA cleared it to reopen.

August 23rd- TRAFFIC ACCIDENT- Officers responded to a traffic accident near the front of campus. A vehicle rear ended another vehicle that had stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk.

August 23rd- TRAFFIC ACCIDENT- Officers responded to a traffic accident near North College Drive.

August 24th- ILLEGAL CONSUMPTION- A 19 year old male was arrested at the Welcome Back Dance for Illegal Consumption.

August 25th- OPEN CONTAINER- A 22 year old male was issued a citation for Open Container after Officers observed the male get into a truck and grab a bottle of alcohol after the Welcome Back Dance.

August 26th- RECKLESS DRIVING- An off duty American Fork Police Officer observed two vehicles driving recklessly in parking lot N. UVSC Police responded to the scene and made contact with both drivers. The first driver was cited for No License and Reckless Driving. The second driver was cited for Reckless Driving. Both drivers were also given a mandatory court date to appear before a judge.

August 28th- TRAFFIC ACCIDENT- A traffic accident ocurred at the interseciton of parking lot T and parking lot N when a vehicle ran a stop sign.

August 28th- TRAFFIC ACCIDENT- A accident with injuries ocurred at 1200 W McKay Drive when a unlicensed driver pulled out from McKay Drive into the path of a motorcyclist travelling north on 1200 W. The motorcyclist was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for further treatment. The unlicensed driver was issued numerous citations.

August 28th- THEFT- A backpack containing several items was stolen from the PE women's locker room.

August 29th- CRIMINAL MISCHIEF- Officers responded to parking lot D on a report of a male suspect keying cars. Officers were unable to locate the suspect as well as any damaged vehicles.

August 31st- RESISTING ARREST- a 23 year old BYU students was tased after failing to comply with a lawful order by a Police Officer. The suspect was outside of the Institute of Religion during the Institute Dance. Officers were attempting to disperse a large crowd when the suspect became confrontational with the officer. The suspect was told to leave and refused. The Officer advised the suspect he was under arrest at which time the suspect made an agressive move toward the officer. The suspect was then tased and taken into custody. The suspect was charged with Disorderly Conduct, Failure to Disperse, and Resisting Arrest. The suspect's wife and her friend assaulted another officer during the incident. They were both arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct.

August 31st- MEDICAL- A 21 year old male student suffered a broken leg while playijng soccer near the Education Building. THe student was taken by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.

August 29th- TRAFFIC ACCIDENT- Officers responded to 1000 W University Parkway on a report of a traffic accident with injuries. Officers were unable to locate the accident and cancelled other units responding.

UVSC July Police Beat

Each month The Pipeline will publish the UVSC Police Department's response record for the previous month. You can find an archive of the police beat at http://www.uvsc.edu/police/Police_Beat/index.html.

July 3rd- DUI- Officer Liddiard stopped a vehicle for speeding. The driver was found to be intoxicated. The driver was booked into the Utah County Jail for DUI, Fail to Signal, Stop Sign Violation, and Open Container. The driver also had several warrants out of Salt Lake County.

July 6th- Agency Assist- Officer Sprague responded to the I-15 southbound on ramp on a report of a male having a heart attack. Officer Sprague arrived on scene and found the driver lying on the ground next to his van with his wife and bystanders assisting him. Orem Paramedics arrived on scene and transported the patient to a local hospital for further treatment.

July 7th- Evading, DUI- Officer Sprague attempted to stop a motorcycle for a stop sign and speeding violations. The motorcyclist attempted to evade the officer by running a stop sign and speeding 50mph in a 25mph. The suspect crashed his motorcycle into a fence at 900 S 50 W and ran on foot. After a brief foot pursuit Officer Sprague caught up to the suspect. The suspect attempted to hide behind a bush at a residence. The suspect was ordered out from behind the bush at gunpoint. The suspect refused and was ultimately tased in order to take the suspect into custody. The motorcycle was impounded and the suspect was booked into the Utah County Jail on numerous charges.

July 9th- Disorderly Conduct- A husband and wife were asked to leave the Owlz Baseball game after they began to have a argument.

July 14th- Medical- A 32 year old Fire Academy Student began to experience chest pains after participating in a physical test. The student was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for further treatment.

July 15th- Agency Assist- A UVSC Officer was dispatched to WalMart to assist Orem Police with a civil disturbance.

July 16th- Mental Subject- A UVSC Officer came in contact with 68 year old male mental patient. It was determined that a Utah County Sheriff Deputy had stopped the suspect for a traffic offense and told him he could not drive. The patient was found by UVSC Officer Liddiard after being flagged over by a female that was being harassed by the patient. The patient was showing signs of mental illness and was recently released from a psychiatric unit in Salt Lake City. The patient was transported to a local psychiatric unit for further treatment.

July 17th- Illegal Consumption- A 59 year old male was trespassed and cited for drinking alcohol at the bus stop near the round-a-bout.

July 18th- Criminal Trespass- A 59 year old male was again trespassed from UVSC property and Sinclair on 1200 S.

July 18th- Medical- UVSC Police along with Orem Paramedics responded to the Liberal Arts building on a report of a female that had collapsed. The female was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

July 18th- Trespassing- A 45 year old homeless man was trespassed from UVSC property after being found in the Physical Education building.

July 20th- Agency Assist- UVSC Police responded to Sinclair to assist Orem Police with a accident involving injuries.

July 20th- Agency Assist- UVSC Police responded to Center Street to assist Orem Police with traffic control during a power outage.

July 21st- Criminal Trespass- A 16 year old male was cited for driving his personal vehicle on a set of stairs in lot H. Officers were able to obtain a video of the offense from the 16 year old friend's cell phone.

July 21st- Alarm- Officers responded to a alarm at the National Guard building.

July 21st- Agency Assist- Officer Rockwood responded to 1330 S 1100 W to back an Orem Police Officer out with a suspect performing Field Sobriety Tests.

July 21st- Agency Assist- Officer Rockwood responded to College Terrace apartments to back an Orem Officer responding to a noise complaint.

July 21st- Agency Assist- Officer Ross responded to I-15 on a report of a rollover with three people ejected.

July 23rd- Agency Assist- UVSC Police responded to I-15 to assist Utah Highway Patrol with a motorist who had locked herself out of her vehicle with a small child inside.

Speaking of the Campus Police, there is an interview with the school's new Chief over at the College Times

Meet UVSC's new Director of Public Safety (College Times, August 13 2007)

Police arrest UVSC student on weapons charges

Acting on a tip by concerned roommates, members of Orem and Provo police departments arrested 20-year-old UVSC student and Ethiopian national Kidus Chane Yohannes and charging him with two felonies-- giving false information on a gun background check and unlawful acquisition and possession of a financial card.

Here are two articles on the story from the local papers:

Does UVSC student pose a gun threat? (Deseret Morning News)

Orem man in trouble for gun purchases (Daily Herald)

Earlier today the following e-mail went out to all campus employees:

Yesterday, Orem Police arrested a UVSC student who is a resident alien because of the proactive nature of his roommates. The roommates were worried about the amount of ammunition Kiddus Chane Yohannes allegedly stockpiled, and his fascination with violent death, particularly by gunfire. He is currently in the Utah County Jail for attempting to illegally purchase assault weapons. He has a history of weapons violations. Kiddus also reportedly has possession of two AK47s that have not been recovered. He has been restricted from campus pursuant to our policy and will have his status as a student reviewed through the Judicial Affairs Office. If Kiddus is located on campus or in public use EXTREME CAUTION as he has a weapons violation history (picture is attached). If you have any questions or concerns contact Vice President Peterson.