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.
The Swatter: June 3- June 10
Investigation
Date: Monday, June 3
Time: 8:29 a.m.
Location: 500 College Avenue
Synopsis: An EVS supervisor reported to Public Safety an unauthorized person in Wharton. The individual was identified as a student.
Status: Cleared
Criminal Mischief
Date: Monday, June3
Time: 8:25 a.m
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety discovered furniture from Worth Residence Hall brought outside and damaged due to the rainstorm. Value of property unknown at this time.
Status: Investigation
Criminal/Mischief
Date: Monday, June 3
Time: 10:15 a.m
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: An EVS supervisor reported to Public Safety that furniture from Alice Paul was damaged because it had been placed outside in a rain storm. Value of property is unknown at this time.
Status: Investigation
Burglary/Unlawful Entry
Date: Monday, June 3
Time: 12:01 a.m.
Location: Lang Music Building
Synopsis: A student reported to Public Safety that a red velvet harp case was taken from the Harp Room in the Lang Music Building. Value is $200-$300.
Status: Investigation
Investigation
Date: Tuesday, June 4
Time: 9:35 a.m.
Location: Papazian Hall
Synopsis: A staff member reported that there may have been an attempted burglary at the Engineering Shop in Papazian. Public Safety responded. It is unknown at this time if items are missing.
Status: Investigation
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Wednesday, June 5
Time: 2:58 p.m.
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety received reports from two students about items that had been stolen from the Science Center. The value of the items is $150.
Status: Investigation
Marijuana possession/ Disorderly Conduct
Date: Wednesday, June 5
Time: 10:07 p.m.
Location: Crum Meadow
Synopsis: While on routine parole, Public Safety observed three males in Crum Woods with an authorized bonfire. Officers also found drug paraphernalia in the area and confiscated it. Subjects were cited by Swarthmore police for disorderly conduct. Swarthmore Fire Company extinguished the fire.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, June 6
Time: 6:16 a.m.
Location: Wharton Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Wharton Residence Hall. The alarm was sounded due to work being done by EVS. No sign of smoke or fire. Alarm was reset.
Status: Cleared
Medical Emergency
Date: Thursday, June 6
Time: 4:10 p.m.
Location: Benjamin West House
Synopsis: A visitor to campus came into Public Safety because he fell in Bond Lot. Upon examination, an ambulance was requested. Swarthmore Police Department and Medic responded. After treatment by Medic, the individual refused ambulance service.
Status: Cleared
Investigation
Date: Friday, June 7
Time: 12:00 a.m.
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety discovered an alarm sounding in two Science Center Labs. Maintenance was notified. Labs were checked and it was discovered that the alarms were a malfunctioning fume hood alarm and an oxygen censor. The lab staff and Environmental Health and Safety were notified.
Status: Cleared
Forcible Fondling
Date: Friday, June 7
Time: 2:53 p.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: A male resident student reported while at a party he was forcibly fondled by a known individual (unidentified) sometime between 11PM and 11:45PM. The date of the incident occurred sometime between September 14, 2012 and October 15, 2012.
Status: Title IX- Referral
THEFT/INTERIOR/BUILDINGS
Date: Friday, June 7
Time: 7:34 p.m.
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a student about the theft of his jacket from the Science Center. Value of the jacket was $40. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation/Vehicles
Date: Tuesday, June 4
Time: 10:49 p.m.
Location: Dupont Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report about a suspicious vehicle with its lights on in the water tower lot. Individuals were identified.
Status: Inactive
Medical Emergency
Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 2:42 a.m.
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety heard a transmission over the scanner of an ambulance requested to Mertz Residence Hall. Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Ambulance responded. The individual was transported to the hospital.
Status: Cleared
Forced Fondling
Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 12:58 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: A female resident student reported that a friend (unidentified female resident student) reported to her that she was forcibly fondled by a known male resident student while attending a party on campus. The incident took place between August and December 2011. No additional information has been supplied at this time.
Status: Title IX-Referral
Theft/ Interior/ Buildings
Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 2:07 p.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: An alumnus reported a theft of a laptop bag and Ipad from Parrish Hall. Value is $1,500. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Noise Complaint
Date: Sunday, June 9
Time: 2:33 a.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a loud part in Wharton Courtyard. Upon arrival, Public Safety observed individual talking. The individuals were asked to quiet down and they complied without incident.
Status: Cleared
Investigation
Date: Saturday, June 8
Time: 11:31 p.m.
Location: Crum Meadow
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a loud noise in the Crum. Public Safety responded and discovered a tree across a pathway. Grounds and Maintenance were notified.
Status: Closed
Theft/ Interior/ Buildings
Date: Sunday, June 9
Time: 11:15 a.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: An alumna reported a theft of a black bag from Parrish Hall. The value is unknown at this time. Matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Theft/ Interior/ Buildings
Date: Sunday, June 9
Time: 10:43 a.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a theft of an Iphone from Parrish Hall. The value of the phone was approximately $400. The phone was later found.
Status: Found by owner
Investigation
Date: Sunday, June 9
Time: 10:48 a.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Alumna reported that a staff member was unprofessional in addressing a concern. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
