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.
Investigated Person(s)
Date: Tuesday, May 28
Time: 10:35 p.m.
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a male resident student that he was approached by an individual at the train station asking for food. Public Safety and Swarthmore Police Department responded and identified the male. Swarthmore Police Department escorted the individual off campus.
Status: Cleared
Safety Hazard
Date: Wednesday, May 29
Time: 10:46 a.m.
Location: Hicks Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety reported a possible safety hazard regarding a propane tank in Hicks Hall. Propane tank was brought outside. Staff was notified.
Status: Cleared
Investigated Person(s)
Date: Wednesday, May 29
Time: 12:27 p.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report by an EVS employee about an unauthorized student in Wharton Residence Hall. The student was identified and asked to leave.
Status: Cleared
Sexual Assault
Date: 2011
Location: Out of State
Synopsis: A female student reported she was sexually assaulted, prior to enrollment, in 2011.
Status: Title IX-Referral
Investigated Person(s)
Date: Wednesday, May 29
Time: 2:20 p.m.
Location: Harvard Ave. near Chester Rd.
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report by a resident student who observed a student that had been previously banned from campus. The student was not located on campus.
Status: Cleared
Investigated Person(s)
Date: Wednesday, May 29
Time: 12:00 a.m.
Location: Lamb Miller Fieldhouse
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report by an EVS Supervisor of students on the dugout at the softball field. The student was identified and left field without incident.
Status: Cleared
Investigated Person(s)
Date: Thursday, May 30
Time: 7:52 a.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: An EVS employee reported a female sleeping in Wharton Residence Hall. Public Safety responded and identified the individual as a guest of a student. The individual left without incident.
Status: Cleared
Burglary/Attempted Forcible Entry
Date: Thursday, May 30
Time: 10:01 a.m.
Location: Science Center Coffee Bar
Synopsis: A Dining Services employee reported the wooden door to access the Science Center Coffee Bar storeroom is damaged from someone attempting to gain entry. Public Safety responded. At this time, it is unknown if there are missing items. A report was taken and photos to document the damage. Maintenance was notified.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, May 30
Time: 10:54 p.m. (see below)
Location: Fire Alarm
Synopsis: Public Safety received a fire alarm within Alice Paul Residence Hall. Students evacuated the building. Public Safety responded and checked the building. There was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was caused due to cooking. Timing of this report is off due to shift change.
Status: Cleared
Investigated Person(s)
Date: Friday, May 31
Time: 7:08 a.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received the report of a male sleeping in Wharton Residence Hall lounge. The individual was identified as a student and will be leaving today.
Status: Cleared
Investigation
Date: Friday, May 31
Time: 9:32 a.m.
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from an EVS employee that an unidentified individual was sleeping in Willets Residence Hall. The individual was identified as an alum and left without incident.
Status: Cleared
Intoxication
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 1:33 a.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report for an intoxicated male. Upon arrival, Public Safety requested an ambulance. Student was cited for Public Drunkenness.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Driving Under the Influence
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 2:55 a.m.
Location: College Ave.
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety found an unidentified male unconscious and in his vehicle. Swarthmore Police and Ambulance were called and the individual was taken into custody.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Criminal Mischief
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 5:48 a.m.
Location: Parrish Hall Exterior Path
Synopsis: While on Patrol, Public Safety reports that the four flags on the lamp posts along Parrish Walkway are broken and out of the holder. Maintenance notified.
Status: Investigation
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 11:18 a.m.
Location: Pittenger Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety took a report from a student for the theft of a chair from Student Storage. Value of the chair unknown at this time.
Status: Investigation
Investigated Vehicle(s)
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 11:43 a.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: A Dining Services employee reported a student, who was told not be on campus by Dean Rachel Head sitting in Sharples Dining Hall. Public Safety responded. The student had left and could not be located. Matter under investigation.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Medical Response
Date: Saturday, June 1
Time: 3:42 p.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: A Dining Services employee reported to Public Safety a sick individual in the Clothier Hall Snack Bar. Public Safety and Swarthmore Ambulance responded.
Status: Cleared
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Friday, May 31
Time: 1:18 p.m.
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a staff member stating $60.00 in cash was stolen from a purse.
Status: Investigation
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Sunday, June 2
Time: 1:06 p.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: A visitor reported to Public Safety a lost brown leather wallet. Value $100. STATUS UPDATE: Wallet was returned to the owner later in the day.
Status: Found by Owner/PS
Sexual Assault
Date: Thursday, May 30-Friday, May 31
Location: Sharples Dining Hall, Pub Night
Synopsis: A female resident student reported via email that she was sexually assaulted while attending a party within Sharples Hall by a known male resident student.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: Monday, June 3
Time: 2:28 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Worth Residence Hall. The cause of the alarm was a fire extinguisher being discharged. Alarm was reset.
Status: Investigation
