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The Chimes

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The Chimes

Crime Log — Oct. 16 – Oct. 23

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This week’s crime log features petty theft, trespassing and vandalism.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 23, 2018

Trespassing — Lot R Reported Oct. 17, 11:50 a.m. A student reported an individual yelling in the area. Officers made contact with the individual and asked the person to leave, which they did without further incident. Disturbing the Peace — Lot K Reported Oct. 19, 12:18 a.m. A student reported...

Norwalk sheriff’s station faces increasing mental illness reports

Capt. James Tatreau of the Norwalk patrol station helps coordinate deputies who respond to calls involving individuals who may have a mental illness.  His department, like many others, has seen a significant increase in mental illness reports.
LASD looks at adding more mental health professionals to assist with de-escalation.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 15, 2018

This is part one of a three-part series on mental health. Part two will be published online on Oct. 15. Part three will be published in print on Thursday, Oct. 18 and will go online in the days following. On the afternoon of Sept. 25, Los Angeles Sheriff's Department officers received a report of...

Crime Log — Oct. 2 – Oct. 9

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Even more bike thefts dominate this week’s Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 9, 2018

Petty Theft — Rosecrans Apartments #1 Reported Oct. 2, 6:41 a.m., occurred 6:41 a.m. A student reported an individual had just attempted to steal their locked bike, and that its lock had been cut. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but a report has not been filed with the Los Angeles...

Campus Safety alerts students after ‘transient activity’ at Biola

Campus Safety alerts students after ‘transient activity’ at Biola
Students are advised through email to exercise caution around La Mirada.
Macie Cummings and Isabelle Thompson October 4, 2018

On Oct. 4, Campus Safety sent a mass email to Biola students informing them of potential danger posed by “transient individuals.” Students were advised to act cautiously around parking lots and shopping centers near Rosecrans and Valley View where the individuals have been known to congregate. This...

Crime Log — Sept. 25 – Oct. 2

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Three bicycle thefts dominate this week’s Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief October 2, 2018

Minor in Possession of Tobacco/Paraphernalia — Alpha Hall Reported Sept. 28, 11:10 p.m., occurred prior to 11:10 p.m. Student Development reported a student for possession of tobacco in Alpha Hall. Campus Safety officers investigated the report and cleared it, though a citation was issued. Campus...

Crime Log ― Sept. 18 – 25

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Petty theft and disturbing the peace make up this week’s Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 25, 2018

Petty Theft ― Rosecrans Apartment #5 Reported Sept. 20, 12 p.m, occurred Sept. 20, 11 a.m. A student reported a stolen bag of clothes that was left by the garage. A report has been made to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. The case remains active. Disturbing the Peace ― Hope Hall Reported...

Crime Log — Sept. 11 – 18

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Property damage and trespassing make up this week’s Crime Log, including a case of bike theft.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2018

Hit and Run: Property Damage — Lot C Reported Sept. 12, 3 p.m., occurred 1:08 p.m. A student reported a collision between two vehicles. The affiliations of the involved parties have not yet been released by Campus Safety. A report was not made to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, but Campus...

$165,000 Hart wall to be complete by October, facilities management says

$165,000 Hart wall to be complete by October, facilities management says
Campus Safety implements plans for a higher wall in hope of increasing security.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 12, 2018

While Biola is officially considered a private campus, the 6-foot tall wall behind Hart Hall has done little to prevent individuals with criminal intent from trespassing. Due to recommendations from Campus Safety last summer, construction for an enhanced wall is currently underway in order to increase...

Crime Log — Sept. 4 – 11

Crime Log — Sept. 4 - 11
Petty theft and trespassing are up this week's Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson, Business Manager September 11, 2018

Trespassing — La Mirada Apartments Reported Sept. 5, 12:30 a.m. An officer reported an individual digging through the dumpster near the apartment. Officers made contact with the individual and asked them to leave. They left without further incident. Petty Theft — Horton Hall Reported Sept....

Crime Log—April 10 – Sept. 4

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Vandalism, trespassing, petty theft, possession of marijuana and property damage are up this week's Crime Log.
Isabelle Thompson and Christian Leonard September 4, 2018

MAY   Possession of Marijuana/Trespassing — Off-Campus Reported May 1, 7:07 p.m. A Campus Safety officer observed smoke coming from outside the Hart Hall gates. The officer made contact with a non-student who was smoking, and a student who was not, and asked them to leave. They left...

Beyond the Bubble: Van driver deliberately kills pedestrians on sidewalk in Toronto

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Canadian Biolans respond to the devastating news in their home country.
Megan Josep, Design Editor April 25, 2018

A white van drove into the sidewalk in Toronto, Canada, killing 10 people and injuring 15 on Monday. Toronto authorities believe it was a deliberate act of violence and not a national security issue, but have yet to determine the motive, according to WTOL. Authorities have charged the suspect, 25-year-old...

Crime Log ― April 2 – April 10

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Jana Eller, Office Manager April 14, 2018

FURNISHING ALCOHOL TO A MINOR — LOT G Reported April 2, 1:44 a.m. A Campus Safety officer observed a student giving alcohol to an underage student. The officer made contact and referred the case to Student Development. TRESPASSING — BEACHCOMBER APARTMENTS Reported April 3, 1:30 a.m. A Campus...