Two males from Massachusetts have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy aimed at causing damage on the Harvard Medical School (HMS) campus. The suspects, identified as Logan David Patterson, 18, from Plymouth, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 20, from Bourne, face serious charges related to the use of an explosive device.
Details of the Arrest
The arrests occurred this morning, and both men will face a federal court later today in Boston. They are charged with one count each of conspiracy to damage a building using an explosive, specifically targeting the Goldenson Building, which houses important research facilities.
Timeline of Events
- Nov. 1, 2025, 2:23 AM: Surveillance footage captured two individuals identified as Patterson and Cardoza approaching the HMS campus.
- 2:24 AM: Video evidence shows them allegedly lighting what appear to be roman candle fireworks.
- 2:33 AM: They are seen climbing over a fence and accessing the roof of the Goldenson Building.
- 2:45 AM: Campus police responded to a fire alarm due to an explosion on the fourth floor.
- 2:57 AM: Cardoza was recorded disposing of his pants in a nearby garbage bin.
- 3:09 AM: Patterson was observed running between buildings on the Wentworth Institute of Technology campus.
- 3:40 AM: Surveillance shows Patterson meeting with Cardoza and a third individual after leaving a building.
- 3:49 AM: The trio was seen walking towards the Massachusetts College of Art and Design campus.
Investigation and Ongoing Analysis
Investigators determined that a large commercial firework detonated in a fourth-floor research laboratory. They are currently analyzing the explosive device used in the incident. The defendants’ actions prior to and following the explosion are under review.
Potential Legal Consequences
The charge of conspiracy to damage a building using an explosive carries severe penalties. Defendants could face a maximum prison term of five years, along with three years of supervised release and fines reaching up to $250,000.
Authorities Involved
The case has attracted attention from multiple law enforcement agencies. U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley, Ted E. Docks of the FBI, and Denis Downing from the Harvard University Police Department announced the charges. Collaborating agencies include the Massachusetts State Police and local police departments from Boston, Bourne, and Plymouth.
As the legal proceedings advance, it is important to note that the allegations in the charging documents remain unproven unless the defendants are found guilty in a court of law.
