Posted on 04/10/2010 11:18:35 AM PDT by greyfoxx39
PROVO-A Brigham Young University student was arrested on attempted kidnapping and assault charges Thursday after he allegedly used a stun gun on a woman and tried to handcuff her.
Police say Stetson Hallam, 20, was the 19-year-old woman's home teacher in their LDS ward, and the two lived in the same apartment complex south of BYU. Provo police Sgt. Mark Crosby said Hallam had pursued the woman romantically, but she did not have any interest in him. He was persistent in trying to date her, Crosby said, to the point where she felt "creeped out" by Hallam.
"He kind of set her off, that he was just a little weird," Crosby said.
According to a police affidavit, Hallam repeatedly contacted the woman, telling her he had a gift for her. She put off meeting with Hallam until she could have a roommate present, police say, and she was successful until Tuesday.
Around 3 p.m. that day, Hallam contacted the woman and asked to meet with her, according to the affidavit. She reportedly told him she could not because she would be working until 9:30 p.m., and she said he could leave the gift at her apartment. However, when she arrived at her apartment complex, she saw Hallam standing outside and felt he was waiting for her, according to the affidavit. She went to her apartment through a side entrance, but allegedly found Hallam waiting for her at her door.
Hallam allegedly convinced the woman to come with him to a common laundry room in the basement of the complex, where he told her one of his roommates had helped him set up a scavenger hunt for the woman's gift. The woman reportedly told police she could see no signs of other people present and became suspicious.
According to the affidavit, Hallam told the woman the gift was "junk art" and was located in a bin underneath a table in the room. The woman reportedly described the bin to police as five feet long by two feet wide and three feet tall, with a lockable lid and handles. Hallam reportedly told the woman some of her gift was Easter candy, which he had left in his car. He then allegedly left the room, during which time the woman did not approach the bin, believing it may be part of a practical joke, according to police.
When Hallam returned, he allegedly encouraged the woman to open the bin and pulled it out from under the table to alleviate her fear, according to the affidavit. The woman then reportedly opened the bin and found it to be empty.
At this point, Hallam allegedly produced a stun gun, a handheld rectangular device with two metal prongs on the end. He allegedly pressed the device against the woman's arm and she felt a surge pass through her body, according to the affidavit. Police say the surge incapacitated the woman and caused her to collapse to the floor, at which point Hallam pinned her to the ground.
The woman reportedly became frightened for her life and did not know what Hallam's true intentions were, according to the affidavit. She allegedly began screaming and fighting Hallam, who police say placed his hand over her mouth. He also allegedly produced a pair of handcuffs and put one of the rings on the woman's left hand. While he was applying the handcuffs, police say, Hallam's hand slipped and his finger went into the woman's mouth. She allegedly bit down on his finger until he let her go and apologized, claiming it was all an April Fool's joke.
The woman was able to get away and reported the incident to police April 8, according to police. Crosby said he did not know why the report was delayed, but a delay is common with this type of allegations. When she reported the incident, burn marks were still visible on her arm, as was bruising on her wrist, Crosby said.
"Several days later, we're still able to have signs," he said.
Police conducted a search on Hallam's room and car late Thursday night, but Crosby said he does not know what was found. Crosby said police were interested in finding the bin the girl described, which was not an item usually found in the laundry room. Although Crosby said Hallam never tried to force the woman into the bin or trick her into getting inside, he said it is still an important piece of evidence given the circumstances.
"His whole premise was wanting her to open that box," he said.
Hallam was arrested Thursday night and booked into the Utah County Jail, where he is being held on a $5,000 bond on third-degree felony charges of aggravated assault and attempted kidnapping. According to the affidavit, police found a bite mark on the middle finger of Hallam's left hand.
Crosby said police are interviewing Hallam's roommates, but are uncertain which roommate he may have been referring to with the scavenger hunt because Hallam would not speak with police.
"He's not cooperating with us," Crosby said.
Crosby said Hallam does not appear to have any criminal history, and police have found no evidence so far of any history of mental illness.
"That's something that we're going to follow up on," he said.
Carri Jenkins, spokeswoman for BYU, said she had little information about the incident Friday. However, she confirmed that Hallam is a sophomore at the university. She said the university's Honor Code Office will now begin its own review of the incident to determine what actions should be taken. If it is determined that a person is a danger to the community, he or she may be banned from campus, but Jenkins said she does not know what decision will be made in this case.
"Every case is handled on an individual basis," she said.
So you ARE young, nubile and goodlooking??
I would have NEVER guessed from some of the things you've posted over the years...
LOL I am going to save that quote for anytime you claim to know anything about the Mormon Church.
You have officially lost your Anti Mormon Cabal card carrying membership. I am taking it away for your own good. : )
What?
I absolutely agree with you! VT and HTs have to arrange an appointment. This young lady felt uncomfortable and didn’t listen to her gut. She should have gone to her Bishop ASAP.
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Mine never made appointments, they would just show up Sun afternoons or on my day off.
And I did have a bishop refused my request for different HT’s, so it does happen...
just saying...
Being LDS has never stopped me from what I want to do. Neither does it stop my daughters!
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So you can be LDS and still sin all you want?!
Interesting...
LOL
Being LDS has never stopped me from what I want to do. Neither does it stop my daughters!
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Oh was that you or one of your daughters who delivered the keynote address at the general conference ???
I was wondering who that great woman preacher was preaching to the mormons...
You sure let those men have it...
Way ta go, ED..
Good for you...
:)
ya ya ya ?!?!?!?!?!?
You have no idea of the situation (I do) and your response is dismissal.
Wow, just wow.
LOL. During the 1960’s women were not even ALLOWED TO PRAY in ‘sacrament meeting’ in the Mormon Church.
I don’t think it was until the 1980’s that women could speak in conference.
During the 1960’s women were not even ALLOWED TO PRAY in ‘sacrament meeting’ in the Mormon Church.
I don’t think it was until the 1980’s that women could speak in conference.
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Really ???
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
That’s definitely not equality...
Tell ya what you girls fight it out...
Enough_Deceit said in #76:
“Being LDS has never stopped me from what I want to do. Neither does it stop my daughters!”
How many single 19 year old girls do you know who have Temple recommends?
You are a complete impostor.
How many single 19 year old girls do you know who have Temple recommends?
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Every 19 year old girl who is a mormon missionary...
NO it's just other stories that are not backed up.
I don't know what happened but if I was provide the evidence I could see that this was not just some ones imagination.
Women not praying 1969-1978 -
It was established by a 1967 Priesthood Bulletin and was included in the 1968 General “Handbook of Instruction (no. 20, pg. 44):
L. Prayers in Church Meetings
Prayers in all Church meetings should be brief, simple, and given as led by the spirit by the one who is voice. Their content should pertain to the particular matter at hand.
Brethren holding the Melchizedek or Aaronic Priesthood should offer the prayers in sacrament meetings, including fast and testimony meetings. Those praying should use the pronoun forms of Thy, Thee, Thine, Thou in addressing the Lord.
(Anonymous, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints General Handbook of Instructions, no. 20 (First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints, 1968), 44.)
The 1975 Ensign also had this:
Prayers in Sacrament and Priesthood Meetings. Attention is called to the following instruction which appeared in the July-August 1967 Priesthood Bulletin.
The First Presidency recommends that only those who bear the Melchizedek Priesthood or Aaronic Priesthood be invited to offer the opening and closing prayers in sacrament meetings, including fast meetings. This also applies to priesthood meetings.
The removal of the restriction NOTICE THE WORD PERMISSABLE:
“The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve have determined that
there is no scriptural prohibition against sisters offering prayers in sacrament
meetings. It was therefore decided that it is permissible for sisters to offer
prayers in any meetings they attend, including sacrament meetings, Sunday School
meetings, and stake conferences. Relief Society visiting teachers may offer
prayers in homes that they enter in fulfilling visiting teaching assignments.”
(Marvin K. Gardner, “News of the Church,” Ensign, Nov. 1978, 100)
It is not my story to tell. I was told in confidence and will not break that confidence to satisfy your curiosity.
Your comment was completely tacky, especially since you have NO idea what occurred.
Brethren holding the Melchizedek or Aaronic Priesthood should offer the prayers in sacrament meetings,
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Females have the priesthoods now ???
Those praying should use the pronoun forms of Thy, Thee, Thine, Thou in addressing the Lord.
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Gosh most Christians just talk the way they normally do...
God can understand Southern, Calfornian, New York, any language...
mormons must be connected to the Quakers
“Thee I love” some words from the song from the movie, Friendly Persuasion..
Females have the priesthoods now ???
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Pigs will fly first. It is a ‘good ol’ boys club’.
I didnt think so
LOL
The worst thing is you pay more attention to using the ‘correct language’ then talking to God.
God doesn’t care if I used archaic English or not, He cares that I talk to Him sincerely, it is the attitude not the words.
I can be respectful without using words that haven’t been part of everyday language for 150 years.
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