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.
Vehicle Accident
Date: Monday October 20
Time: 9:50pm
Location: Barn
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Fieldhouse Lot for the report of an accident involving a College vehicle. No injuries were reported.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Monday October 20
Time: 2:18pm
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Science Center for the report of damaged equipment. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Open
Theft/Bicycles
Date: Tuesday October 21
Time: 1:20pm
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore resident student regarding the theft of a bicycle from the Science Center. The value of the bicycle is $450. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Open
Fire Alarm
Date: Tuesday October 21
Time: 6:22pm
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Worth Residence Hall. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. All occupants had evacuated the building. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to steam from a shower.
Status: Closed
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Tuesday October 21
Time: 11:06pm
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the exterior of Dana Residence Hall for the report of two unknown individuals in the construction zone. Upon arrival, the area was checked with negative results.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday October 22
Time: 5:03am
Location: Kohlberg Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Kohlberg Hall. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire. The reason for activation is unknown. Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Vehicle Accident
Date: Wednesday October 22
Time: 9:55am
Location: Bond Visitors/Fac. Staff Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Bond Lot for the report of a Swarthmore employee striking a parked vehicle in Bond Lot. There were no injuries.
Status: Inactive
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Wednesday October 22
Time: 1:47pm
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Science Center for the report of an unknown individual within the building. The area was searched with negative results. Information will be on file for future reference.
Status: Investigation
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Wednesday October 22
Time: 4:06pm
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Science Center for the theft of a Swarthmore student’s laptop computer. The value of the laptop is $800. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation
Date: Thursday October 23
Time: 5:54pm
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from the parent of a Swarthmore resident student regarding a theft of an iPhone. The individual in possession of the iPhone contacted the owner and requested money in exchange for returning the iPhone. This matter was referred to law enforcement and the matter was resolved with the return of the phone.
Status: Closed
Public Drunkenness
Date: Friday October 24
Time: 1:32am
Location: Phi Psi Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Phi Psi for the report of an intoxicated Swarthmore resident student who was subsequently transported to the hospital.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Friday October 24
Time: 2:42am
Location: Parrish West Circle
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Hallowell Residence Hall to take a report from a Swarthmore resident student regarding an unknown individual who may have been following her. The area was checked with negative results. Information on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
Investigation
Date: Friday October 24
Time: 8:01am
Location: Beardsley Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Beardsley Hall for the report of an alarm activation by a contractor. Upon arrival, it was determined that an alarm had not been activated.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday October 25
Time: 3:12pm
Location: Black Cultural Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within the Black Cultural Center. Upon arrival, there was smoke but no fire. It was determined that cooking had activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Investigation Condition(s)
Date: Sunday October 26
Time: 10:19am
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore faculty responded to the Science Center for the report of an alarm sounding in a classroom. Upon arrival, it was determined that a meter was malfunctioning.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Sunday October 26
Time: 3:21pm
Location: Palmer Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Palmer Residence Hall for the report of a disturbance. Investigation determined that the individual was known to a Swarthmore resident student. The matter was resolved without incident.
Status: Inactive
