Overview
- Logan David Patterson, 18, of Plymouth, and Dominick Frank Cardoza, 20, of Bourne, were arrested Tuesday and charged federally with conspiracy to damage by means of fire or an explosive, and were due in court later in the day.
- FBI Boston’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and the Harvard University Police Department made the arrests, with U.S. Attorney Leah Foley announcing the case at a Boston courthouse news conference.
- Charging documents allege the pair accessed the Goldenson Building via the roof and detonated a commercial firework inside a fourth‑floor locker after lighting a Roman candle outside.
- Surveillance images and public tips helped investigators identify the suspects, and officials reported no ongoing public safety threat as the investigation continues.
- No injuries or structural damage were reported, the affected hallway has reopened, and police patrols on the Longwood campus have been increased.