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.
Sexual Assault
Date: –
Time: –
Location: Swarthmore College
Synopsis: A Dean reported that a male student reported to them that he was sexually assaulted by a known female. No additional information about the time, date, or location of the incident is available at this time.
Status: Investigation
Harassment/Stalking
Date: Saturday, March 23-Sunday, March 24
Time: 11:00p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Location: Phi Psi Fraternity House
Synopsis: A male resident student reported that he was harassed by a known male resident student while attending a party a Phi Psi. Matter under investigation.
Status: Title IX Referral
Sexual Assault
Date: –
Time: –
Location: Swarthmore College
Synopsis: A Dean reported that a third party reported to them that a male friend informed them that he was sexually assaulted. No additional information about the date, time, location, or involved parties is known at this time. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation of Person
Date: Friday, March 29
Time: 3:26-3:39 p.m.
Location: Woolman Residence Hall
Synopsis: A non-student female attempted to gain access to a resident’s room. Access was denied by Public Safety and the female was identified.
Status: Cleared
Investigation
Date: Saturday, March 30
Time: 1:17-1:35 a.m.
Location: Heat Plant
Synopsis: One female student and two male students were observed by Public Safety to be within the heat plant area. They were advised that they were not allowed in the area. Facilities was also notified.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Fire Hazard/Suspicious Odor
Date: Saturday, March 30
Time: 11:09-11:19 p.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: While Public Safety was conducting a routine patrol, a strong smell of marijuana was noted within section J of Worth Residence Hall. Officers also observed several recessed lights covered with aluminum foil that were creating a fire hazard. Two students were identified and the fire hazard was corrected.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Student Intoxication
Date: Sunday, March 31
Time: 12:40-1:31 a.m.
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: A resident student female was evaluated, transported to the hospital, and cited by Swarthmore Police for under-age drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrested
Student Intoxication
Date: Sunday, March 31
Time: 1:15-1:37 a.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: A Party Associate reported that a female resident student was unresponsive to verbal command. Public Safety, a Swarthmore ambulance and a medic responded. The student was evaluated and transported to the hospital for alcohol intoxication.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Vandalism
Date: Sunday, March 31
Time: 2:41-2:50 p.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: A male student reported that he saw three male individuals in the courtyard throwing chairs. Upon Public Safety’s arrival, several tables and chairs were observed to be upside down.
Status: Inactive
Community Concern
Date: Monday, April 1
Time: 1:58 a.m.-2:22 a.m.
Location: Lang Music Building
Synopsis: Public Safety officers responded to the report of a female in the Lang Music Building who was in need of assistance. The individual was identified as a student who is currently on leave. The student was fine and was escorted to the train.
Status: Dean’s Referral
