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.
Harassment/Stalking
Date: Tuesday, January 1, 2013-Sunday, May 12, 2013
Time: 12:00 a.m.
Location: College Avenue
Synopsis: A male resident student reported a series of harassing incidents by a known female resident student. This matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, May 13
Time: 3:24 p.m.
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety and Maintenance responded to a fire alarm within Dupont Science Center. There was no sign of smoke or fire. The detector was replaced.
Status: Cleared
Harassment by CommunicationDate: Monday, May 13
Time: 5:18 p.m.
Location: Benjamin West House
Synopsis: A male resident student reported harassing allegations by a known female resident student. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Medical EmergencyDate: Wednesday, May 15
Time: 10:36 a.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Sharples Dining Hall for the report of a sick individual. Upon evaluation, an ambulance was called and transported the individual to the hospital.
Status: Cleared
InvestigationDate: Saturday, September 1, 2012-Wednesday, May 15-2013
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: A Dining Services Manager reported to Public Safety that several instances of urination and at least one instance of defecation by persons unknown were found by employees of the Snack Bar during several Pub Nights [sic] held in Paces Lounge during the current academic year. The Matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation Person(s)Date: Thursday, May 16
Time: 9:12 a.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to an EVS staff member’s report of an unknown male asleep in Wharton lounge area. Officers discovered a male asleep in the lounge. Subject stated he is an alumnus and guest of a current student. Officers verified the information with the student.
Status: Closed
Safety HazardDate: Thursday, May 16
Time: 9:04 a.m.
Location: Fieldhouse Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety reported a safety hazard at the Fieldhouse Upper Lot where the pavement is uneven.
Status: Cleared
Medical ResponseDate: Thursday, May 16
Time: 11:25 a.m.
Location: College Ave between Cedar and Chester Roads
Synopsis: Public Safety observed an individual with an injury at College Avenue. Swarthmore Ambulance and Police Department responded. Upon evaluation, individual was taken to Worth Health Center. Officers cleared.
Status: Cleared
Theft/BicyclesDate: Monday, April 15-Thursday, May 16
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: Student reported his bicycle missing from David Kemp Hall bicycle rack and came to complete a statement. Description of his bicycle matched that of a bicycle turned in to Public Safety by the Grounds Department earlier this month. Public Safety brought the student to Pittenger Storage, where the student identified the bicycle as his. Student left with his bicycle and the officer was clear.
Status: Found by Owner/PS
Fire HazardDate: Thursday, May 16
Time: 10:10 p.m.
Location: Crum Meadow
Synopsis: Public Safety observed students having an unauthorized bonfire in Crum Meadow. Students were identified and left without incident.
Status: Cleared
InvestigationDate: Thursday, May 16
Time: 11:25 p.m.
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of students on the roof of David Kemp Residence Hall. Students were gone but there was evidence of an unauthorized fire and drinking. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Theft/Interior/BuildingsDate: Wednesday, May 8-Tuesday, May 14
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: A Swarthmore employee reported to Public Safety that three silverware trays are missing. Value unknown at this time. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal MischiefDate: Friday, May 17
Time: 12:00 a.m.
Location: Cedar Lane
Synopsis: A Grounds employee reported that a wooden bench was uprooted and moved to another location, but was not damaged. The bench was carried back to its original position.
Status: Cleared
Criminal MischiefDate: Friday, May 17
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Dupont Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore staff member that their vehicle tire was flattened under suspsicious circumstances. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
DisturbanceDate: Friday, May 17
Time: 4:20 p.m.
Location: Lamb Miller Fieldhouse
Synopsis: The Communications Center received a report for assistance from Fieldhouse Security at the Lamb Miller Fieldhouse for disorderly persons. Public Safety and Swarthmore Police Department responded. The individuals left campus in a vehicle.
Status: Cleared
DisturbanceDate: Friday, May 17
Time: 1:30 a.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: The Communications Center received a report from a resident student that she thinks a person or persons attempted to gain entrance to her room last night (early morning). No one entered the room. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Robbery/Strong Arm, Hands, Fist, FeetDate: Friday, May 17
Time: 10:15 p.m.
Location: Old Tarble
Synopsis: A resident student reported to Public Safety that he was just assaulted on campus in the area of the walkway between Mertz and Old Tarble. The assault was committed by two males. Both males were last seen running towards the area of the SEPTA train station. Student was injured and transported to the hospital. Swarthmore Police Department was notified and responded to campus. A Campus Alert was sent. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire AlarmDate: Saturday, May 18
Time: 1:55 a.m.
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: The Communications Center received a fire alarm from within Mertz Residence Hall. Public Safety responded. Students evacuated the building. The cause of the alarm was burnt food. There was smoke but no fire. Alarm was reset and students returned.
Status: Cleared
Fire AlarmDate: Saturday, May 18
Time: 9:40 a.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: The Communications Center received a fire alarm within Clothier Hall. The alarm was set off by cooking. There was smoke but no fire. The alarm was reset.
Status: Cleared
Criminal MischiefDate: Saturday, May 18
Time: 1:15 p.m.
Location: Beardsley Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a faculty member that an unknown person kicked in a window frame of the wood shop in Beardsley to gain entrance. Nothing is missing, and things appear in order. Maintenance was notified. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Unauthorized PartyDate: Friday, May 17
Time: 11:22 p.m.
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety reported a group of students drinking on the track. An individual was identified.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Medical EmergencyDate: Sunday, May 19
Time: 1:55 p.m.
Location: Strath Haven Condo
Synopsis: The Communications Center received a call for an unconscious student at the Strath Haven Condos. Public Safety and Swarthmore Ambulance responded. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Cleared
Theft/Interior/BuildingsDate: Sunday, May 19
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lamb Miller Field House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a theft from inside the Fieldhouse. Matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Receiving Stolen Property/Disorderly ConductDate: Sunday, May 19
Time: 6:26 p.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: The Communications Center received an alert from a laptop that was reported stolen. Public Safety responded and located an individual in the center lounge in Parrish Hall. Swarthmore Police Department responded. The individual was arrested. Matter is under investigation.
Status: Arrest
Fire AlarmDate: Monday, May 20
Time: 4:11 a.m.
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Kemp Residence Hall. The cause of the alarm was cooking. There was smoke but no fire. The alarm was reset.
Status: Cleared
