Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, January 17
Time: 3:12 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: A fire alarm was received from within Worth Hall crawlspace. The cause of the alarm was unfounded. The alarm was reset by officers and all units cleared. This is a reoccurring alarm and was forwarded to workbox.
Status: Closed
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Friday, January 18
Time: 6:49 a.m.
Location: Walnut Lane
Synopsis: A resident requested Public Safety and Swarthmore Police investigate noises within the building. There were no signs of forced entry and the area was checked with negative results.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, January 18
Time: 7:58 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: A fire alarm was received from within Worth Hall crawlspace. The cause of the alarm was unfounded. The alarm was reset by officers and all units cleared. This is a reoccurring alarm and was forwarded to workbox.
Status: Closed
Criminal Mischief
Date: Saturday, January 19
Time: 9:04 a.m.
Location: Barn
Synopsis: Public Safety observed spray paint within the softball dugout and on a Swarthmore College owned van. Matter referred to Borough Police.
Status: Investigation
Investigation Vehicle(s)
Date: Saturday, January 19
Time: 11:45 p.m.
Location: Ashton House
Synopsis: A faculty member reported an unknown vehicle parked outside of the building. The operator of the vehicle was identified and all was found to be in order.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, January 20
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: A fire alarm was activated within the Worth residence hall. The cause of the alarm was a student smoking within the room. The area was checked and the alarm was reset.
Status: Dean’s Referral
