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.
Safety Hazard
Date: Monday, June 24
Time: 9:45 a.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: A propane tank was found by a Public Safety Officer on a cart near the rear loading dock doors of Clothier Hall. A Facilities employee who was on the scene removed the tank.
Status: Cleared
Criminal Mischief
Date: Monday, June 24
Time: 10:52 a.m.
Location: Softball Field Dugout Near 3rd Base
Synopsis: Softball coach reported vandalism in the dugout on the softball field. A Public Safety Officer responded and documented the damage. It was reported to Facilities for repairs. Officer cleared.
Status: Closed
Firm Alarm
Date: Monday, June 24
Time: 2:27 p.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Simplex reported a fire alarm at Worth J 204. Officers found no signs of smoke or fire, it appears the alarm was triggered by a nearby lightning strike. Alarm was reset by maintenance staff.
Status: Cleared
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, June 24
Time: 7:15 p.m.
Location: Lang Performing Arts Center
Synopsis: Fire alarm was receive from within Lang Performing Arts Center. Officers responded and learned that a fog machine being used for a performance was the cause. The system was restored to normal.
Status: Cleared
Pur., Con., Poss., Trans., Liq. Malt Brew
Date: Tuesday, June 25
Time: 10:47 p.m.
Location: Lamb Miller Fieldhouse
Synopsis: While on routine patrol, Officers noticed a group of youths at the baseball dugout. Upon identification, it was learned that two individuals were underage and had been drinking. Swarthmore Police were summoned and the two were cited for underage drinking/possession. The area was checked for damage and none was discovered.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, June 26
Time: 11:19 p.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Simplex reporting alarm coming from the beam detectors in Sharples Dining Hall. Officers responded and found that the alarm was set off by balloons. Facilities was notified to remove balloon and alarm was reset. Officers resumed patrol.
Status: Cleared
Investigated Person(s)
Date: Thursday, June 27
Time: 6:52 p.m.
Location: Lang Music Building
Synopsis: While on routine patrol, a Public Safety Officer saw an individual attempting to enter Lang Music Building, which was locked. After I.D. was confirmed, the person was informed that the building was closed.
Status: Cleared
Burglary/Unlawful Entry No Force/Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Friday, June 28
Time: 12:19 p.m.
Location: Hicks Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a stolen laptop and iPhone from Hicks Hall. The matter is under investigation. The value is $2500.
Status: Investigation
Crime Prevention
Date: Wednesday, June 26
Time: 10:02 a.m.
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Director of Public Safety provided information at the new employee orientation. Training included an overview of Public Safety services, emergency response, staffing, Clery Compliance, Title IX and the Child Abuse reporting procedure.
Status: Closed
Forcible Fondling
Date: Friday, June 28
Time: 4:58 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a forcible fondling via the online Clery Reporting system. No additional information was provided about the date, time location or the involved parties at this time. A timely warning was issued.
Status: Inactive
Pur., Con., Poss., Trans., Liq. Malt Brew/Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Saturday, June 29
Time: 1:53 p.m.
Location: SEPTA train station
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed two individuals who appeared to be intoxicated by the SEPTA train station. Swarthmore Police Department cited a male and female Swarthmore student for under-age drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Theft/From Motor Vehicle
Date: Saturday, June 29
Time: 2:06 p.m.
Location: Squash Courts Exterior
Synopsis: Public Safety took report of a wallet stolen from a vehicle parked in front of the Squash Courts. This matter is under investigation. The value is $50.
Status: Investigation
Simple Assault/Not Aggravated/Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Sunday, June 30
Time: 9:47 p.m.
Location: Rutledge Avenue Elementary School
Synopsis: Public Safety assisted Swarthmore Police Department with the investigation and apprehension of a suspect involved in an assault of a non-Swarthmore student. The incident took place at the Swarthmore Rutledge Elementary School near campus but on a non-campus property.
Status: Cleared
Sexual Assault
Date: Monday, June 30
Time: 11:24 a.m.
Location: Unknown
Synopsis: During an interview, a female student reported knowing about five female individuals who stated that they were allegedly sexually assaulted by a known male student who is not currently on campus. At this time, the reporting person did not supply any information about time frames, locations, witnesses or the alleged victims’ names. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, July 1
Time: 12:50 p.m.
Location: Bond Residential Lodges
Synopsis: Public Safety received a fire alarm within Bond Lodges. Public Safety and Facilities responded and upon investigation it was determined that dust from construction work set off the smoke detector. Contractors propped open a nearby door to ventilate and officers were able to reset the alarm. Facilities covered the detectors to keep dust from setting the devices off again.
Status: Closed
Investigated Person(s)
Date: Monday, July 1
Time: 5:28 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of an unknown male that had approached a female student. This matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
