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 — 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.

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...

Since 2018, Biola has had 92 cases of theft, equating to 95% of property crime committed on campus in the same time period. Those numbers aren't unusually high says Chief of Campus Safety John Ojeisekhoba—they're actually fairly low. But they may be preventable.  As Campus Safety works to reduce...

From live-action Disney remakes to historical crime dramas, Guy Ritchie has a wide variety of stories under his belt. He makes his 2020 film debut with “The Gentlemen,” a unique story that will either be a hit or a miss for audiences. Although it is packed with action, advanced humor and plenty of...

Battery — Bell Tower Reported Oct. 29, 9:01 p.m. A student reported a domestic disturbance in front of the Bell Tower. The two individuals involved are not affiliated with Biola and were given a trespass advisement.  Trespassing — Library  Reported Oct. 29, 9:38 p.m.  The same two individuals...

Los Angeles Sheriff's Department arrested a man who crashed a car into the creek in front of Blackstone Hall. The man was suspected of stealing the car and was trying to evade deputies when he drove onto campus at approximately 11 a.m. The car was stolen off-campus and the theft is unrelated to Biola....

Stewart Hall — Disturbing the peace Reported on Oct. 19, 12:54 a.m. A student reported a noise complaint of loud music and yelling between Stewart and Hope Hall. The individuals left prior to Campus Safety’s arrival.

A male La Habra High School student was arrested Monday morning for bringing a firearm onto campus, the Orange County Register reported. The school was placed on lockdown at approximately 9:35 a.m. after someone reported the firearm. The high school is just five miles northeast of campus, a 15-minute...

Trespassing — Gatehouse #1 Reported Sept. 27, 11:53 a.m. A gate attendant reported an individual previously banned from campus trespassing through the gatehouse on the Biola Avenue entrance. Officers implemented the ban and the individual was kicked out.  Trespassing — Hope Hall Reported Sept....

This story was updated on Oct. 1, 12:11 a.m. with new information from LASD.  On Monday at 6:42 p.m., the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department received a 911 call that a male suspect threatened to stab a woman at the Rosebeach Apartments in La Mirada. According to the LASD, by the time deputies...

Disturbing the Peace ― Sutherland Hall Reported April 2, 12:11 a.m. A neighboring resident reported loud talking and yelling by a group of students coming out of an event in Sutherland Hall. Officers observed the crowd dispersing and the incident was cleared by exception. Trespassing ― Library...