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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah senior wide receiver Cory Butler-Byrd was charged Tuesday after allegedly defacing property at a University of Utah patrol station.
On July 27, University of Utah campus police heard what they described as “a loud pop and the sound of glass shattering” on the southside patrol room on their building, according to a probable cause statement. When officers went outside, they made contact with Butler-Byrd, 21, who they say was “preparing to throw a large white sign.”
Butler-Byrd was arrested at the scene, whereupon officers discovered one of the patrol cars had a rear windshield smashed and large dents on the roof of the vehicle, according to the probable cause statement.
Officers later recovered video footage that showed Butler-Byrd standing on the patrol car’s roof jumping up and down. Officers said Butler-Byrd admitted to damaging the patrol vehicle and breaking into the patrol room. Butler-Byrd told officers he threw a piece of wood through the building's window.
Butler-Byrd has been charged with criminal mischief, a class A misdemeanor. The damage to the building and the patrol car was estimated to be more than $500 but less than $1,500.
Butler-Byrd was suspended on the first day of fall camp last week by Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham, who said Butler-Byrd was “dealing with personal issues” and was suspended indefinitely. He was expected to earn a starting role in the slot receiver position after a year played on the defensive side of the ball.
A court date has yet to be set for Butler-Byrd.
