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.
Medical Emergency
Date: Monday, December 15
Time: 10:41 a.m.
Location: Worth Health Center
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Ambulance responded to Worth Health Center for the report of an ill Swarthmore resident student. Medical attention was declined.
Status: Closed
Institutional Vandalism
Date: Tuesday, December 16
Time: 5:31 a.m.
Location: Bond-Lodges
Synopsis: While on patrol Public Safety found graffiti on the walls in the basement of Bond-Lodges. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Theft
Date: Tuesday,, December 16
Time: 12:05 a.m.
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Science Center for the report of money stolen from within a locked office. The value is approximately $695. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Forcible Rape
Date: Tuesday, December 16
Time: 3:02 p.m.
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Title IX Coordinator reported to Public Safety that a student reported a sexual assault of a Swarthmore student by a Swarthmore student in the spring semester of 2014. The specific date, location, and conduct were not reported.
Status: Investigation
Suspicious Odor
Date: Tuesday, December 16
Time: 2:03 p.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for the report of the odor of an illegal substance. The areas were checked with negative results. Source of odor could not be determined by the officer.
Status: Closed
Forcible Fondling
Date: Tuesday, December 16
Time: 3:58 p.m.
Location: College Avenue
Synopsis: Title IX Coordinator reported to Public Safety that she received a report about a possible Forcible Fondling by a Swarthmore student against an unidentified Swarthmore student occurring in the fall of 2012. No specific date or location were reported.
Status: Investigation
Forcible Fondling
Date: Tuesday, December 16
Time: 4:47 p.m.
Location: Olde Club
Synopsis: Title IX Coordinator reported to Public Safety that she received a report from a Swarthmore student about a Forcible Fondling by a Swarthmore student that occurred in the fall of 2013.
Status: Investigation
Investigation Conditions
Date: Wednesday, December 17
Time: 10:25 a.m.
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Science Center for the report from a Swarthmore employee about someone trying to gain access to their computer. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Medical Emergency
Date: Wednesday, December 17
Time: 12:50 p.m.
Location: Papazian Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Ambulance responded to Papazian Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore employee. The individual was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, December 17
Time: 8:01 p.m.
Location: Black Cultural Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Black Cultural Center for a fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. It was determines that the alarm was activated due to cooking.
Status: Closed
Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Wednesday, December 24
Time: 7:44 p.m.
Location: Rose Valley Road
Synopsis: Public Safety, along with other police departments, searched for an individual, not affiliated with the College, within the Crum Woods.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Thursday, December 25
Time: 9:19 p.m.
Location: Benjamin West House
Synopsis: Public Safety received an email from a Swarthmore student who was concerned about suspicious Facebook postings. Swarthmore Police were notified and given the information. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation
Date: Sunday, December 28
Time: 12:34 p.m.
Location: Book Store in Clothier
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of an unknown individual behaving suspiciously outside the Clothier Bookstore. Upon arrival, the area was checked with negative results. Information will be kept on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
Burglary/Forcible Entry
Date: Monday, December 29
Time: 7:12 p.m.
Location: 538 Walnut Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a burglary at a college owne property over the holiday break. The tenant reported a theft of a blue Raleigh M40 bike, another bike and a GPS. Swarthmore Police were notified.
Status: Open
Burglary/Forcible Entry
Date: Friday, January 2
Time: 7:30 a.m.
Location: Town Center West
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from Swarthmore Police regarding the theft of equipment from within a contruction trailer parked near the construction site of Town Center West. The theft occurred between12/31/14 and 1/2/15. The value of the equipment is unknown at this time. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Open
Vehicle Accident
Date: Sunday, January 4
Time: 12:02 a.m.
Location: Yale Avenue
Synopsis: A Swarthmore college employee was involved in an accident while operating a College owned vehicle. Swarthmore Police and Ambulance were dispatched. Both drivers were transported to the hospital for medical treatment.
Status: Closed
Investigation Persons
Date: Sunday, January 4
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Parking Lot “C”
Synopsis: While on routine patrol, a Public Safety officer observed two unknown individuals with a saw by the construction area at “C” lot. The individuals were identified as Swarthmore students who were loading logs into their vehicle.
Status: Closed
Investigation Persons
Date: Tuesday, January 8
Time: 3:57 p.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall regarding an individual who exhibited concerning behavior on a recent visit to campus. The individual is not affiliated with the college and was not on campus at the time of the report. Information on file for future reference.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, January 9
Time: 2:49 a.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to a water flow alarm within Parrish Hall.
Status: Closed
Theft
Date: Saturday, January 10
Time: 9:07 a.m.
Location: Hallowell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Hallowell Residence Hall for the theft of copper and supplies from construction site. The value of the items is $1,200. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
