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BREAKING: Car catches fire in Lot K

BREAKING: Car catches fire in Lot K
Campus Safety and the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department investigate a series of explosions that resulted in an on-campus fire.
Natalie Willis, Lacey Patrick, and Emily Coffey March 14, 2021

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...

Crime Log––– Dec. 12 – Jan. 22

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This crime log features two reports of vandalism and an attempted vehicle burglary.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief January 26, 2021

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...

Crime Log — Feb. 18 – Feb. 21

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This week’s crime log features two cases of weapons on school grounds and one case of marijuana possession.
Lacey Patrick, Editor-in-Chief February 25, 2020

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....

Hot water pipe burst causes water outage

Hot water pipe burst causes water outage
Facilities Management estimated the repair will take two to three days.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor February 13, 2020

An underground hot water pipe between Lot K and the creek on University Drive burst this morning, causing a water outage in several of the upper campus residence halls and apartments. Director of the Physical Plant Jerrel Haugen estimated the leak will be fixed in two to three days. Facilities Management...

Crime Log — Jan. 29 – Feb. 2

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This week’s crime log includes one fraudulent call and multiple cases of trespassing.
Micah Kim and Lacey Patrick February 5, 2020

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...

Crime Log ― Jan. 14 – Jan. 15

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This week’s crime log features one vehicle burglary and one grand theft.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor January 21, 2020

Vehicle Burglary ― Lot K Reported Jan. 14, 7:39 p.m., occurred between Jan. 13, 1:30 p.m. and Jan. 14, 6:55 p.m. A Campus Safety officer reported a locked vehicle burglarized in Lot K. This is an active investigation and was reported to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.  Grand Theft...

Crime Log — Jan. 6 – Jan. 13

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This week’s crime log features one case of vandalism and numerous cases of trespassing and theft.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor January 14, 2020

Trespassing — Lot K Reported Jan. 6, 2:17 p.m. An officer observed an individual riding a bicycle through Lot K. After the officer made contact with the individual, the individual claimed that he was a BMX rider checking out the structure of the parking lot. The officer made him aware that the...

Crime Log ― Sept. 17 – Sept. 24

Crime Log ― Sept. 17 – Sept. 24
This week’s Crime Log features one threatening phone call, one report of marijuana possession, one case of disturbing the peace and an active case of a stolen bicycle.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor September 24, 2019

Obscene or Threatening Telephone Calls — Alpha Hall Reported Sept. 17, 11:29 a.m.  An individual outside of Biola made a threatening call to a Biola student. Campus Safety worked with the student and banned the individual from campus.  Possession of Marijuana — Sigma Hall  Reported Sept....

Crime Log ― Sept. 11 – Sept. 17

Crime Log ― Sept. 11 – Sept. 17
This week’s Crime Log features a report of marijuana possession and one case of disturbing the peace.
Micah Kim, Managing Editor September 17, 2019

Possession of Marijuana — Sigma Hall Reported Sept. 11, 10:48 p.m. A student was reported for possessing marijuana on campus. The student has been referred to Student Development. Disturbing the Peace — Lot K Reported Sept. 13, 10:36 p.m. A group of students was playing loud music in the...

Crime Log — Dec. 10 – Jan. 15

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Over Christmas break, the Crime Log gathered several entries, including drug paraphernalia and burglary.
Christian Leonard, Editor-in-Chief January 15, 2019

Drug Paraphernalia / Furnishing Alcoholic Beverage(s) to a Minor — Hope Hall / Horton Hall Reported Dec. 10, 1:45 p.m., occurred prior to 1:45 p.m. Campus Safety conducted a series of room searches, all related to the same incident, in Hope Hall and Horton Hall. All parties involved were students,...

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...

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...