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The Chimes

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The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

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...

Campus Safety and LASD partnership leads to recovery of 22 bicycles

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Cross-agency coordination succeeds as La Mirada crime stats mark current decrease in number of reported incidents.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief September 24, 2018

A recent collaborative effort between Biola Campus Safety and the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department resulted in the discovery of 22 stolen bicycles, a product of a longtime relationship between the two agencies as La Mirada crime shows some signs of slight downturn. COLLABORATION COMBATS CRIME After...

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...

Authorities respond to active shooter reports at hospital near campus

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Austin Green and Christian Leonard September 11, 2018

UPDATE 5:35 PM: The LASD says it has cleared the area and confirmed that they are not looking for any other suspects. See tweets below. No Biola students were at a Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Downey, Calif., when reports of an active shooter emerged from the hospital Tuesday, Campus Safety chief...

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...

Friend group defends character of student arrested for gun possession

A timeline of Jason Roberts' arrest
Group discusses Jason Roberts’ intent and call on community for more understanding.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief April 4, 2018

The guns were supposed to remain in his dorm for an hour before the group left for their annual weekend trip, according to his friend Russell Vick, senior biblical studies major. Now, senior business administration major Jason Roberts faces multiple felony charges for the possession of an AR-15 and...

Crime Log ― March 20 – March 27

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Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 29, 2018

DISTURBING THE PEACE ― LOT A Reported March 21, 1:10 a.m. A neighbor reported loud noise caused by a Mock Rock team practicing. Officers made contact with the team and asked them to stop their practice. The team compiled without further incident. DISTURBING THE PEACE ― LOT K Reported March...

Student arrested on weapons charge

Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 27, 2018

UPDATED ON MARCH 28, 2018 AT 1:50 P.M. A student charged with multiple gun-related felonies was released Saturday evening, but remains banned from campus. “This campus is safe and we’re going to continue with our diligence to implement measures we have in place to take care of our students and...

Crime Log ― March 13 – March 20

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Petty Theft and Disturbing the Peace make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 21, 2018

PETTY THEFT ― LOT S Reported March 13, 1:26 p.m., occurred between March 12, 2:20 p.m. and March 13, 1:20 p.m. A staff member reported an exit sign stolen from the parking structure. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation. DISTURBING THE PEACE ― HOPE HALL Reported March 15, 12:52 a.m. A...

Crime Log ― March 6 – March 13

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Hit & Run, Petty Theft, Disturbing the Peace and Disorderly Conduct make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 14, 2018

HIT AND RUN ― LOT E Reported March 8, 2:29 p.m. A student reported a vehicle scraping another when pulling out of a parking space. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the case was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. PETTY THEFT ― BLACKSTONE HALL Reported March...

Crime Log ― Feb. 20 – March 5

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Vandalism, Trespassing, Grand Theft and Robbery make up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief March 8, 2018

TRESPASSING ― GATEHOUSE #2 Reported Feb. 21, 4 a.m. An individual attempted to enter campus claiming he wanted to find a drinking fountain. The Campus Safety personnel denied him access due to his suspicious behavior, and observed him later hiding in the bushes. Officers made contact with the individual...

Crime Log ― Feb. 13 – Feb. 20

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Vandalism, Hit & Run, Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, Petty Theft and Trespassing are up this week's Crime Log.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief February 21, 2018

VANDALISM ― ROSECRANS AVE. Reported Feb. 13, 3:05 p.m., occurred between Feb. 12, 6 p.m. and Feb. 13, 12 p.m. A student returned to their vehicle and discovered a broken window. Campus Safety is continuing the investigation, but the case was not reported to the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. HIT...