This article is being updated as soon as new information comes in. On March 14, a car located in Lot K by Horton Hall caught fire. The incident was reported at 6:04 p.m., and Campus Safety has involved the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s department. Authorities are still assessing the situation to...

As Phase 2 students have moved onto campus and completed COVID-19 testing and safety protocols, science students are finally able to attend in-person classes after almost a year of online instruction. WHAT IT TOOK TO GET HERE In determining which classes should return to campus, the School of Science,...

Attempted Vehicle Burglary –– Lot O  Reported Jan. 4, 2:23 p.m., occurred between Dec. 7 and Jan. 4.  A Biola employee reported lock damage to a university vehicle. The case remains active.   Vandalism –– Lot S Reported Jan 5, 11:46 p.m.  A Campus Safety officer reported an array...

On Dec. 3, Biola’s Campus Safety Emergency Management Team warned remaining on-campus residents of the current fires in Irvine, Corona and San Gabriel Valley in an email. Although the fires do not pose an immediate threat to campus at the moment, students were warned of poor air quality conditions...

Just before 7 a.m. the Silverado Canyon Fire broke out east of Santa Ana between Santiago and Silverado Canyons. Later in the morning the Blue Ridge Fire, previously named the Green Fire, erupted near Yorba Linda on the Green River.  Both of these fires are spewing smoke and ash across the Southern...

Along with other departments, Biola Campus Safety has been adjusting to transitions brought by COVID-19. Even though there is only a fraction of the usual number of students physically on campus, criminals have seen it as an opportunity to commit more crime, according to Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba. SHIFT...

Petty Theft ―  Feinberg Hall  Reported July 14 at 9 a.m., occurred between May 27 and July 14.   A box of Keurig coffee pods was reported missing, the box was later found. No follow up was necessary.  Possession of Marijuana ―  Lot G  Reported Aug 24 at 10:49 p.m. A campus safety...

Petty Theft — Cafe Reported March 18, 3:01 p.m., occurred between March 17, 4 p.m., and March 18, 5:20 a.m. A Biola employee reported university property taken from the cafeteria. The case is active. Burglary — Tennis Courts Reported March 19, 7:40 a.m., occurred between March 12, 9 a.m., and...

Vandalism — Earl & Virginia Green Art Gallery Reported Feb. 18 at 10:26 a.m., occurred on Feb. 17 between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The Art Gallery reported graffiti in their interactive exhibit. The case is still an active investigation. Weapon(s) on School Grounds — Horton Hall Reported Feb....

Petty Theft — The Grove Reported Feb. 17, 5:45 p.m., occurred between Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. and Feb. 17 at 4:20 p.m. A student reported that their bike lock had been cut. This case is still active.

Obscene or Threatening Phone Calls — Tradewinds Apartments Reported Feb. 5, 12:45 p.m., occurred prior. A student reported receiving unwelcome text messages. This case is active and has been referred to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Fire - Mechanical Cause — Thompson Hall Reported...

Obtaining Property, Labor or Services by False Pretenses — Blackstone Hall Reported Jan. 29, 12:01 p.m., occurred at 11:45 a.m. A student reported receiving a fraudulent phone call asking for their personal information. This case is an active investigation. Trespassing — Rosecrans Apt. 4 Reported...