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Bricks and Minifigs/Benjamin Schneider Media Release

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The American Fork Police Department issued a media release—read by Chief of Police Cameron Paul—responding to social-media videos tied to an Oregon “Bricks and Minifigs/LEGO” dispute and related online influencer activity.

According to the release, multiple “affiliates” connected to Benjamin Schneider traveled to Utah and repeatedly appeared at Joshua Johnson’s home. Police describe repeated contacts that led to trespass warnings and, ultimately, stalking-related arrests.

The department emphasizes that Utah officers were not deciding who was “morally right” in the Oregon business dispute. Instead, they say they enforced Utah laws based on conduct they observed.

Key case timeline and police responses

Case 1 — March 8, 2026: suspicious package + filming at Johnson’s residence

  • Joshua Johnson reported a suspicious person earlier the same day, including a package with a seemingly illegitimate shipping label.
  • Johnson later reported the contents were rubber ducks.
  • Johnson alleged the package/suspicious activity involved Benjamin Schneider, referencing Oregon civil proceedings and claiming Schneider sent people to harass him.
  • Officers responded after Johnson reported two women approaching while a male remained in the vehicle.
    • The male was identified as Benjamin Adams.
    • Adams later admitted he was filming Johnson.
    • He also said Benjamin Snyder asked him to help film with compensation.
  • Adams was issued a trespass warning and told not to return.
  • Officers conducted a nearby traffic stop:
    • Tyler Shaw (driver) and Benjamin Schneider (passenger) were stopped for stop-sign violations.
    • Schneider claimed he was in Utah for filming related to the Oregon civil case.
    • Officers determined no Utah criminal violations had occurred at that time.
    • The individuals were trespassed and released from Johnson’s property.

Case 2 — March 9, 2026: doorbell harassment + deception + failed attempt to contact Johnson

  • Johnson reported harassment at his home, including:
    • doorbell ringing,
    • knocking,
    • attempting to open doors,
    • and looking through windows.
  • Officer Hawkins contacted the person, Christian Morgan, who said he was helping Snyder contact Johnson about the “Bricks and Minifigs” dispute.
  • Morgan admitted he falsely represented himself via the doorbell camera, claiming affiliation with a fake/nonexistent church congregation, and stated these statements were made at Snyder’s direction.
  • Morgan was issued a trespass warning.
  • Officers then observed Morgan approaching a Hyundai occupied by:
    • Tyler Shaw
    • Benjamin Schneider
  • A traffic stop began; Morgan ran away. He was not pursued because officers did not observe him committing a crime.
  • During the stop/interaction, officers report:
    • Schneider admitted sending Morgan (and another unidentified person) to attempt communication because their civil case required a “verbal reconciliation” attempt (as directed by Snyder).
    • Officers conducted field sobriety testing for Shaw due to concerns about possible impairment; no impairment was found.
    • A police service dog performed an open-air sniff; it alerted to controlled substances, but a search found no illegal substances.
  • Officers further reported that Schneider/Snyder admitted involvement in a “ducks” delivery earlier, described as intent to have Johnson sign a fake delivery confirmation on Snyder’s phone to support later contractual claims.
  • Officers warned the individuals that continued activity could become harassment or stalking, reaffirmed trespass warnings, and released them.

Case 3 — March 10, 2026: threats to shoot + process servers + “stalking” probable cause

  • Kaylee Johnson reported a person photographing the home.
  • Johnson later reported he was going to shoot someone due to ongoing harassment, prompting an immediate multi-officer response.
  • Officer Sbot encountered a vehicle with Sierra LZ and Benjamin Snyder.
  • Snyder said they were there to serve legal paperwork.
  • Johnson said the paperwork was fraudulent and that nothing had been filed with Oregon authorities (after contacting Oregon law enforcement).
  • Officers contacted the Oregon court:
    • The court reportedly confirmed the case was legitimate.
    • The report also states papers were already served and no hearing date had been scheduled (based on the report).
  • Officers documented additional escalation:
    • A sign placed across from Johnson showed Johnson holding money in front of an elderly person in a hospital bed, stating: “I stole a dying man’s life savings.”
    • Snyder admitted placing the sign.
  • Based on repeated appearances, third-party involvement, photographing, placing objects/signs, and directing others to engage with Johnson’s family/neighborhood, officers concluded the behavior approached statutory elements of Utah stalking and targeted residential picketing.
  • A probable-cause determination was made.
  • Schneider was arrested and taken to jail.

Case 4 — March 11, 2026: additional signs, phone seizure, Airbnb search, and further stalking charges

  • Johnson reported more activity:
    • another sign with Johnson’s photograph,
    • and people speaking with neighbors.
  • Officer Richardson located four individuals with a sign (described as the same or a replica of the earlier sign).
  • Sheldon Norcross showed a GoFundMe on his phone while speaking on a FaceTime call that Norcross confirmed involved Benjamin Schneider.
  • Richardson believed the conduct was being coordinated through third parties and established probable cause for an additional stalking count.
  • Richardson decided to seize Norcross’s phone to preserve evidence.
    • The report states Norcross began manipulating the phone when seizure was mentioned.
    • Officers removed the phone forcibly and detained Norcross after a brief altercation.
  • Officers later responded to an Airbnb tied (via a community tip) to YouTubers renting it, seeking to locate Schneider.
    • Video surveillance and other information suggested Schneider was inside and had not exited.
    • During the warrant process, the homeowner reported overhearing conversations about possibly stolen Lego toys, leading to a request to search for/seize possible stolen property.
    • A judge approved the warrant; officers executed it via knock-and-announce.
  • Five individuals exited the residence:
    • Benjamin Schneider
    • Tyler Shaw
    • Steven Allen
    • Sierra LZ
    • a 16-year-old juvenile
  • A described custody incident:
    • Lieutenant Adamson reported Schneider tensed his arm.
    • Officers moved Schneider’s arm behind his back for custody.
    • Officers state no arm/shoulder pain complaints were reported during detention/transport.
  • Interviews followed:
    • Detective Nosia determined Shaw, Allen, and LZ appeared to be acting at Schneider’s direction and encouragement.
    • The three were released.
  • Schneider was transported to jail for booking on an additional stalking charge.
  • The juvenile was released to parents immediately.

Main arguments and framing

  • The department argues the conduct in Utah—such as:

    • trespassing
    • repeated appearances
    • using third parties to approach/contact/photograph
    • deception to gain access/credibility (including fake church affiliation)
    • and placing signs/objects— met the threshold for probable cause for stalking-related offenses.

  • The release also stresses:

    • Many online viewers are upset about the underlying Oregon financial/business dispute and allegations.
    • Utah police response was not intended to validate Oregon civil/criminal narratives.
    • Utah police say they enforced Utah criminal law based on evidence and officer observations.
    • Financial grievances do not excuse harassment, trespassing, stalking, or related conduct in Utah.

Presenters / contributors

  • Chief of Police Cameron Paul (American Fork Police Department)
  • Officers referenced: Officer Tonga; Officer Richardson; Officer Hawkins; Officer Sbot; Officer Froton; Officer Froen/Frottton (service dog handler); Officer Richardson (referenced again); Lieutenant Adamson; Detective Nosia; Detective Nicoia (spelling varies in the transcript); Lieutenant Addison Adamson
  • Judicial authority referenced: Fourth District Judge Roger W. Griffin
  • Individuals described in police reports:
    • Joshua Johnson; Kaylee Johnson
    • Benjamin Schneider
    • Benjamin Snyder (spelled multiple ways)
    • Johnson’s reported contacts/“affiliates”: Christian Morgan, Benjamin Adams, Tyler Shaw, Sierra LZ, Sheldon Norcross, Steven Allen, Steven’s listed associate, and a 16-year-old juvenile
    • plus other individuals mentioned by name within the narrative

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