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: Monday, May 20
Time: 4:14 p.m
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of an injured female resident student at Mertz Residence Hall. Public Safety responded and transported the student to the hospital.
Status: Cleared
Fire
Date: Tuesday, May 21
Time: 8:00 p.m
Location: Crum Meadow
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety reported an odor of smoke coming from Crum Meadow. Upon investigation, Public Safety found the smoldering remains of an unauthorized fire in the bonfire pit. An area check was conducted and no one was in the area.
Status: Cleared
Assist to other Police Department
Date: Wednesday, May 22
Time: 2:01 a.m
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the request from Swarthmore Police Department for assistance with a traffic stop. When the vehicle was stopped the driver was a male resident Swarthmore student. The driver received a citation.
Status: Cleared
Fraud
Date: Wednesday, May 22
Time: 11:40 a.m
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Information received from an off campus bank reporting fraudulent debit transactions at Clothier Bookstore. Bookstore manger contacted. This matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, May 22
Time: 12:27 p.m
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Maintenance responded to a fire alarm within Dana Residence Hall. There was no sign of fire or smoke. Panel was reset.
Status: Cleared
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, May 22
Time: 1:05 p.m
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Sharples Dining Hall. Upon investigation, it was determined the alarm was activated by activity in the Dining Hall. Maintenance responded and set alarm.
Status: Cleared
Disturbance
Date: Thursday, May 23
Time: 12:50 a.m
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a disturbance between a male and female resident student in Wharton Residence Hall. Upon arrival, the incident had ceased and all individuals were identified.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, May 23
Time: 2:29 p.m
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Worth Residence Hall. It was determined that the detector was activated because water was leaking on to the device. Maintenance was notified.
Status: Cleared
Investigation Person
Date: Saturday, May 25
Time: 9:50 p.m
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a female resident student about an unauthorized student in Wharton Residence Hall. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, May 26
Time: 5:09 a.m
Location: Palmer Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a fire alarm within Palmer Residence Hall. There was no sign of smoke or fire. Alarm was reset. Maintenance was notified.
Status: Cleared
Burglary
Date: Sunday, May 26
Time: 11:22 p.m
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from students about a robbery in the Science Center Coffee Bar. Value unknown at this time. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, May 27
Time: 2:06 a.m
Location: Bond Lodges
Synopsis: A female resident student reported a fire alarm within Bond Lodges. Public Safety reported the alarm was due to cooking. There was no sign of smoke or fire.
Status: Cleared
