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.
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, March 3
Time: 2:33 p.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Worth Residence Hall. Upon arrival, it was determined that the alarm was activated due to steam from a curling iron.
Status: Cleared
Public Safety Assistance
Date: Monday, March 3
Time: 2:58 p.m.
Location: Palmer Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and the College Locksmith responded to a request to change the lock on a dorm room within Palmer Residence Hall. Upon arrival, the room was occupied, but the occupant left without incident.
Status: Closed
Conrolled Substance/Other Sale
Date: Tuesday, March 4
Time: 9:53 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: On 3/4/2014 Public Safety received an online Clery report alleging illegal activity occurring on campus by a known male student. The exact dates, times, and activity are unknown. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Controlled Substance, Marijuana Possession
Date: Tuesday, March 4
Time: 9:56 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: On 3/4/2014 Public Safety received an online Clery report alleging illegal activity on campus by a known male student. The exact dates, times, and activity are unknown. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Controlled Substance/Opium, Cocaine Possession
Date: Tuesday, March 4
Time: 9:58 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: On 3/4/2014 Public Safety received an online Clery report alleging illegal activity on campus by a known male student. The exact dates, times, and activity are unknown. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Sexual Assault
Date: Tuesday, March 4
Time: 9:58 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: On 3/4/2014 Public Safety received an online Clery report alleging a Sexual Assault occurring on campus by a known male student. The exact dates, times, and activity are unknown. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Controlled Substance Other Possession, Fire Alarm, Safety Hazard
Date: Thursday, March 6
Time: 12:27 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers responded to a fire alarm activation within Worth Residence hall. Upon arrival, officers detected a strong odor of an illegal substance and a haze of smoke. Further investigation determined that a resident student was smoking in the building. This matter has been referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Friday, March 7
Time: 6:02 a.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of two individuals sleeping in the lounge. Upon arrival the individuals were identified as Swarthmore resident students and left the area without incident. No further action required.
Status: Closed
Elm Avenue
Date: Friday, March 7
Time: 2:17 p.m.
Location: Public property
Synopsis: Public Safety, Facilities, and Swarthmore Police responded to the report of wires down on Elm Ave. It was determined that the wires were phone/cable wires. Cable and Phone companies were notified.
Status: Closed
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Friday, March 7
Time: 6:04 p.m.
Location: Septa Train Station
Synopsis: Public Safety responded and multiple Police Departments responded to the Septa Train Station for the report of a man matching the description of a suspects involved in a hit and run. The individual was identified and released and officers cleared the scene.
Status: Closed
Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Friday, March 7
Time: 4:34 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers responded to the areas of 405 Rogers Lane and the Dupont parking Lot to assist local law enforcement officers who were searching for individuals involved in a hit and run accident with a police officer.
Status: Inactive
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Friday, March 7
Time: 9:51 p.m.
Location: Hallowel Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Hallowel Residence Hall for the report of an individual fitting the description of a suspect involved in a hit and run. A search was conducted with negative results.
Status: Closed
Sexual Assault
Date: Saturday, March 8
Time: 4:57 p.m.
Location: Unknown
Synopsis: On 3/8/2014 Public Safety received an online Clery report alleging a forcible rape. The exact dates, times, and perpetrator are unknown. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Intoxication
Date: Saturday, March 8
Time: 3:17 p.m.
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers responded to the area of Alice Paul Residence Hall to assist Swarthmore Police Department with an injured deer.
Status: Closed
