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, February 16
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Elm Avenue
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Elm Avenue for the report of malicious writing on a Swarthmore employee’s car. Information forwarded to Swarthmore Police Department. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, February 18
Time: 9:09 am
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Parrish East for a fire alarm activation. Officers arrived and were unable to determine the cause of the alarm.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, February 18
Time: 1:40 pm
Location: Mary Lyons 4
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Mary Lyons for a fire alarm activation. Upon arrival, it was determined that the alarm was activated by soldering.
Status: Closed
Investigation Persons
Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 2:54 pm
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for the report of an unauthorized person within the building. The unauthorized person was known to the reporting party but was not located by Public Safety when they responded. Information on file for future reference.
Status: Investigation
Investigation Conditions
Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 5:50 pm
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of a marijuana odor. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 11:10 pm
Location: Swarthmore Police Department
Synopsis: Public Safety was contacted by Swarthmore Police Department to search the campus for an individual who was missing. The individual was located off campus.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 11:50 pm
Location: Essie Mae’s
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to Clothier Hall for the report of an intoxicated non-Swarthmore student. The individual was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, February 20
Time: 4:38 pm
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to a fire alarm within Alice Paul residence hall. Upon arrival, officers observed steam coming from a broken radiator pipe. Approximately 20 students had evacuated the building.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Friday, February 20
Time: 9:59 pm
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of smoking within the residence hall. Officers arrived and were unable to determine where the odor was coming from.
Status: Closed
Investigation Persons
Date: Friday, February 20
Time: 1:21 am
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of an unfamiliar individual inside Willets. Upon arrival, the area was checked with negative results. Information on file for future reference.
Status: Investigation
Medical Emergency
Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: 2:31 pm
Location: Bond Lodges – Residential
Synopsis: While on patrol, a Public Safety officer observed an ambulance on campus. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the student that had originally requested the ambulance declined medical treatment.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: 11:56 pm
Location: Delta Upsilon Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety received an anonymous phone call regarding a Swarthmore student making threats towards other students at Delta Upsilon fraternity house. Officers responded to investigate. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a Swat team member, who had no knowledge of the incident. This information will remain on file for future reference.
Status: Closed
Disturbance
Date: Sunday, February 22
Time: 1:40 am
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety encountered an individual who was later identified as a Swarthmore student. During the brief interaction, the student became belligerent with the officers. Matter referred to Dean’s office.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Sunday, February 22
Time: 1:54 am
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Swarthmore Ambulance responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of a sick student. Upon arrival, the student was intoxicated. The student was transported to the hospital and will be cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Criminal Mischief
Date: Sunday, February 22
Time: 11:14 am
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Dana Resident Hall for the report of criminal mischief. Upon arrival, officers observed mulch on the floor and on the walls. EVS was notified.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, February 22
Time: 7:30 pm
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Wharton Residence Hall. Upon arrival, no smoke or fire was observed. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to grease from a student cooking.
Status: Closed
