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.
Criminal Mischief
Date: Monday, October 6
Time: 9:26am
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: A Swarthmore employee reported to Public Safety that there is a shopping cart on the roof of Sharples Dining Hall. There is damage to the roofing tiles, estimated value is $4,500. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Harassment by Communication
Date: Monday, October 6
Time: 10:02am
Location: Beardsley Hall
Synopsis: Staff member reported receiving multiple emails from a former employee with inappropriate messages. Previous report on file. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Reckless Driver
Date: Monday, October 6
Time: 11:03am
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Sharples Drive for the report of a white Toyota Corolla driving recklessly. Upon arrival, the area was checked with negative results. Information on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
Harassment by Communication
Date: Monday, October 6
Time: 4:18pm
Location: Papazian Hall
Synopsis: On 9/30/2014, a Swarthmore staff member reported to Public Safety she had received several telephone calls by the same individual who became irate during the conversation and hung up on the staff member.
Status: Closed
Controlled Substance – Other Possession
Date: Monday, October 6
Time: 5:15pm
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: A Swarthmore staff member reported to Public Safety that they found a container with unidentified pills within Parrish Hall. Public Safety responded and placed the pills in the evidence closet within Public Safety until they can be turned over to Swarthmore Police Department for destruction.
Status: Closed
Intimidation
Date: Monday, October 6
Time: 6:48pm
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: A Swarthmore student reported to Public Safety ongoing issues regarding a housing situation. This matter has been referred to the Dean’s office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Medical Response
Date: Tuesday, October 7
Time: 2:10pm
Location: Kohlberg Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Kohlberg Hall for the report of a Swarthmore resident student in need of medical assistance. Health Center staff were notified.
Status: Closed
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Wednesday, October 8
Time: 6:36am
Location: Parrish East Circle
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish East Circle for the report of an unknown individual who was behaving oddly. Upon arrival, the area was checked with negative results.
Status: Closed
Vehicle Accident
Date: Wednesday, October 8
Time: 8:42am
Location: Bond Visitors/Faculty Staff Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Bond Visitor Lot for the report of a vehicle accident. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Theft Interior/Buildings
Date: Wednesday, October 8
Time: 10:22am
Location: Wharton Resident Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of a theft of a microwave oven. The value of the the microwave is $500. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Public Drunkenness
Date: Thursday, October 9
Time: 11:02pm
Location: Bell Tower
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Ambulance responded to Clothier Hall for the report of an unresponsive individual who was not affiliated with Swarthmore College. The individual will be charged at a later date with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, October 10
Time: 5:11pm
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Willets Residence Hall. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. The reason for activation is unknown.
Status: Inactive
