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.
Bicycle Theft
Date: Monday, September 1st
Time: 9:21 a.m.
Location: Palmer Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore resident student regarding the theft of a bicycle from the exterior of Palmer Residence Hall. The theft occurred between June 1, 2014 and August 31, 2014. The value of the bicycle is approximately $50. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Open
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Monday, September 1st
Time: 10:18 p.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a smoke detector alarm within Wharton Residence Hall. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined the alarm was activated due to dust.
Status: Closed
Bicycle Theft
Date: Tuesday, September 2nd
Time: 9:36 a.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore resident student regarding the theft of a bicycle from the exterior of Parrish Hall. The value of the bicycle is $200. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Open
Investigation Conditions
Date: Tuesday, September 2nd
Time: 2:27 p.m.
Location: Pearson Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Pearson Hall for the report of a non-threatening but suspicious letter that was received from an unidentified sender via US mail. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Inactive
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Thursday, September 4th
Time: 3:39 a.m.
Location: Mary Lyons Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a smoke detector alarm within Mary Lyons Residence Hall. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined the alarm was activated due to dust. Facilities was notified.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Thursday, September 4th
Time: 8:14 a.m.
Location: Parrish Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Ambulance responded to the exterior of Parrish Hall for the report os a Swarthmore resident student in need of medical assistance. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Investigation Persons
Date: Thursday, September 4th
Time: 1:02 p.m.
Location: Book Store in Clothier
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Book Store within Clothier Hall for the report of two suspicious individuals. Upon arrival, the area was checked with negative results. Swarthmore Police were notified.
Status: Open
Theft
Date: Thursday, September 4th
Time: 11:02 p.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore resident student regarding the theft of a laptop and laptop case. The laptop was later found by the student.
Status: Closed
Possession of a Liquid Malt Brew
Date: Friday, September 5th
Time: 12:17 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall to transport an intoxicated Swarthmore resident student to the hospital.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Investigation Conditions
Date: Friday, September 5th
Time: 12:12 p.m.
Location: Crum Meadow
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Crum Meadow for the report of an unknown individual camping out in a tent in the woods. The tent was found and discarded.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency: Possession of a Liquid Malt Brew
Date: Saturday, September 6th
Time: 12:10 a.m.
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Springfield Ambulance responded to Mertz Residence Hall for the report of an unconscious Swarthmore resident student. Upon arrival, it was determined that the student was intoxicated. The student was transported to the hospital via ambulance and Health Center staff were notified.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Medical Response: Possession of a Liquid Malt Brew
Date: Saturday, September 6th
Time: 12:45 a.m.
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Crum Meadow for the report of an intoxicated Swarthmore resident student. Upon arrival, officers determined that the student did not require medical assistance. The Health Center staff were notified. The matter has been referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Criminal Trespass
Date: Saturday, September 6th
Time: 11:31 p.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Clothier Hall for the report of several Swarthmore resident students on the rooftop. Upon arrival, the students climbed down from the rooftop and left without further incident. This information was forwarded to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, September 7th
Time: 12:35 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Worth Residence Hall. Upon arrival, excessive smoke was observed but there was no sign of fire. It was determined the alarm was activated due to cooking.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Sunday, September 7th
Time: 1:02 a.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Clothier Hall for the report of a Swarthmore resident student in need of medical assistance. The student was transported to the hospital. The Health Center staff were notified.
Status: Closed
Dating Violence: Forcible Fondling
Date: Sunday, September 7th
Time: 2:17 a.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a possible sexual assault that occurred on campus on 9/6/14. The incident involved a non-Swarthmore student and a Swarthmore resident student. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Open
Good to know that we can’t even have one week free of sexual assault here.
I guess on the bright side it’s being reported?