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.
Robbery (Strong Arm)
Date: March 2, 2015
Time: 7:12pm
Location: 21st and Providence, at the SEPTA stop, Chester
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore resident student that while off campus their cell phone was stolen. Matter under investigation by Chester Police Department.
Status: Investigation
Investigation Conditions
Date: March 3, 2015
Time: 7:43pm
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of an odor of marijuana. Upon arrival, officers detected a faint odor in the hallway and spoke with several students in the area, but were unable to determine the source.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: March 4, 2015
Time: 1:11pm
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for a fire alarm. Upon arrival, it was determined that burnt food had caused the alarm.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: March 4, 2015
Time: 6:04pm
Location: Kohlberg Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police responded for the report of an unknown individual who was in the Science Center headed towards Kohlberg. Numerous areas and rooms were checked with negative results. Information on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
Investigation Person(s)
Date: March 4, 2015
Time: 9:39pm
Location: Dupont Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety investigated a suspicious vehicle with two occupants at the rear of Dupont Parking Lot. The occupants were questioned and allowed to leave without further incident.
Status: Closed
Noise Complaint; Controlled Substance, Marijuana Possession
Date: March 5, 2015
Time: 1:07am
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for a noise complaint. Upon arrival, the music was turned off. Matter referred to Dean’s office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Investigation
Date: March 5, 2015
Time: 12:20pm
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: The Associate Director received an email relative to possible harassment of a student. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation
Date: March 6, 2015
Time: 1:16pm
Location: McCabe Library
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore staff member about a concerning email. Matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: March 6, 2015
Time: 2:14pm
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report about vandalism within Mertz Residence Hall. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: March 9, 2015
Time: 2:18am
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Alice Paul Residence Hall. Upon arrival, it was determined that the alarm was activated due to burnt food.
Status: Closed
