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.
Medical Emergency
Date: Wednesday, April 3
Time: 11:13-11:38 a.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a female student in Sharples Dining Hall who was in need of assistance. Upon evaluation, a Swarthmore Ambulance was requested for transport to the hospital.
Status: Cleared
Medical Response
Date: Thursday, April 4
Time: 1:37-1:58 p.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety was called to Sharples Dining Hall and escorted a female student to Worth Health Center.
Status: Cleared
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, April 4
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to a fire alarm in Willets Residence Hall. Public Safety checked the area and no fire or smoke were observed
Status: Cleared
Harassment by Communication/ Terroristic Threats
Date: Monday, April 1-Thursday, April 4
Time: 2:56 a.m. April 1 – 3:00 a.m. April 4
Location: Benjamin West House
Synopsis: A female resident student received a threatening message on a mini-blog site. Matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Assistance to other Police Department
Date: Friday, April 5
Time: 12:14-12:34 a.m.
Location: Swarthmore College
Synopsis: Swarthmore Police had a vehicle stop in front of Palmer Residence Hall. The vehicle was operated by an EVC employee on his way to work. The initial cause of the traffic strop was running a red light at the intersection of Yale and Chester Road.
Status: Cleared
Fire
Date: Saturday, April 6
Time: 10:42-11:05 pm.
Location: Crum Meadow
Synopsis: Swarthmore Police reported an unattended campfire in the Crum Meadow. Public Safety officers responded and extinguished the fire with fire extinguishers.
Status: Cleared
Student Intoxication
Date: Saturday, April 6
Time: 10:00-10:03 p.m.
Location: Lamb Miller Field House
Synopsis: A male student attempting to enter the concert venue at the Field House entrance was determined to be intoxicated by the Swarthmore Police was cited for under-age drinking. The student was transported by Public Safety to Worth Health Center for evaluation.
Status: Cleared/Arrested
Student Intoxication
Date: Saturday, April 6
Time: 11:15-11:28 p.m.
Location: Lamb Miller Field House
Synopsis: An intoxicated female student was transported by Public Safety from the Field House to Worth Health Center for evaluation by the on-duty nurse. The student was cited by Swarthmore Police for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrested
Student IntoxicationÂ
Date: Sunday, April 7
Time: 12:40 a.m.
Location: Lamb Miller Field House
Synopsis: A male student who was attempting to enter the concert venue at the Field House entrance was determined to be intoxicated by the Swarthmore Police and was cited for public drunkenness. The student was then transported by Public Safety to Worth Health Center for evaluation by the on-duty nurse.
Status: Cleared/Arrested
Student Intoxication
Date: Sunday, April 7
Time: 1:51 a.m.
Location: Lamb Miller Field House
Synopsis: Swarthmore Police reported that a male student was attempting to enter the concert venue at the Field House entrance, was determined to be intoxicated, and was cited for under-age drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrested
Marijuana Possession and Consumption
Date: Sunday, April 7
Time: 2:22 a.m.
Location: Squash Courts
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers observed several persons in possession of and consuming marijuana just outside of the squash courts. The persons were interviewed and identified.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Assistance to Other Police Department
Date: Sunday, April 7
Time: 4:25-4:50 p.m.
Location: Walnut Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety assisted Springfield Police in apprehending a suspect near properties on Walnut Lane. The subject was taken into custody and officers returned to patrol without incident.
Status: Cleared
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, April 7
Time: 7:56-8:01 p.m.
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within David Kemp Residence Hall. The cause of the alarm was burnt food. There was no sign of fire. Officers reset alarm and resumed patrol.
Status: Cleared
Good thing the officers got ALL FOUR of the underage drinkers at LSE! Such amazing cops here, being able to distinguish those four lawbreakers from the other 996 innocent students