A man wearing a fluorescent yellow vest has been repeatedly knocking on doors at Boston College students’ off-campus houses. according to interviews with several BC students.
Former BCPD Captain Walter Durrane Dies at 84
Walter M. Durrane, retired captain of the Boston College Police Department, died on Sunday at the age of 84.
Evans Issues Advice After Off-Campus Break In
In response to the incident, BC Police Department Chief Bill Evans advised students new to off-campus living to be careful with home security, especially early in the semester.
Thai Enters Not Guilty Plea, Placed Under House Arrest
Eric Tran Thai pleaded not guilty in federal court to four charges of sexual exploitation of children on Tuesday.
Culprit Initially Taken Into Custody by BCPD Arrested in Federal Court
Eric Tran Thai, a 36-year-old man from Dorchester, Mass., was arrested by the FBI on Monday for covertly recording male students at Boston Latin High School in the school’s bathrooms, according to a justice department statement.
Hearing for Sorkin Delayed Again
The arraignment of Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21, who was accused of vandalizing Welch Hall with racist epithets, has been delayed again.
False Fire Alarm Pulled, Property Damaged in Walsh Hall
Residents of Walsh Hall were evacuated twice on Sunday morning following alarms triggered by Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21, who was arrested hours after damaging property in Walsh Hall, vandalizing Welch Hall with racial epithets, and assaulting a BCPD officer.
UPDATE: Michael Sorkin Named as Student Arrested for Sunday Damage, Racist Vandalism
BC student Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21, was named as the student arrested for damaging property in Walsh Hall, racist vandalism in Welch Hall, and assaulting a BCPD officer earlier that morning.
Opening of Practice Spaces at 300 Hammond Pond Delayed to Spring Semester
Boston College’s plans to open 300 Hammond Pond Parkway for student rehearsal and performance space have been delayed.
The new plan is to open the space early next semester, as well as provide regular shuttle service to and from the location.
Evans Warns Students of Holiday Break-Ins
As the Boston College community begins to depart Chestnut Hill for Thanksgiving break, BC Chief of Police Bill Evans is reminding off-campus students to make sure they lock up before they escape campus for the beginning of the holiday season.