Kelley Wolf hospitalized after police detain her during Instagram Live amid split from Scott Wolf

Author and public speaker Kelley Wolf was transported to a hospital in Utah on Friday, June 13, following an encounter with police that was broadcast live on Instagram.

The 48-year-old, who has been staying at Sundance Resort in Utah since Wednesday, was handcuffed by Utah County sheriffs in response to a call about “a female that needed some help,” according to a statement provided to PEOPLE by law enforcement.

“Upon speaking with the female, our deputies learned that she had made concerning comments to a family member, and she also made similar comments to our deputies,” the statement read. “For that reason, our deputies transported the female to a local hospital.”

A spokesperson for the Utah County Sheriff’s Department confirmed to PEOPLE that Wolf was placed in hand restraints in accordance with standard procedure for safety during transport.

“Typically, when we transport somebody in any of our patrol vehicles, they are placed in properly-fitted hand restraints, just for their protection and our protection as law enforcement as well,” the spokesperson said.

The incident comes just three days after Wolf revealed in an Instagram post that she and her husband of 21 years, actor Scott Wolf, had separated.

Following the encounter, Wolf posted updates to her Instagram Stories, sharing an image of what appeared to be a hospital room. “This is horrible. I have been taken against my will. Please check on my kids,” she wrote, adding that she was “happier than I have ever been” and expressing confusion over the situation.

In her Instagram Live, later shared to her main feed, Wolf could be heard protesting the officers’ actions while remaining compliant. An officer assured her, “You’re not going to jail,” explaining that the goal was to “make sure you're okay” after comments she had made to family and deputies raised concern.

Wolf has not issued a formal statement, and Scott Wolf’s representative has not responded to media requests.