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.
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Monday, March 9th
Time: 3:27pm
Location: Lamb Miller Field House
Synopsis: Public Safety received a theft report from a Swarthmore student regarding unreturned team equipment. The value of the equipment is $1,000.00. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, March 9th
Time: 9:04pm
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Parrish Hall. Upon arrival, it was determined that the alarm was activated due to burned food.
Status: Closed
Marijuana Possession
Date: Tuesday, March 10th
Time: 1:37pm
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded for the report from a college employee in reference to Swarthmore students smoking marijuana outside Willets Residence Hall. The students were identified. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Investigation
Date: Tuesday, March 10th
Time: 2:13pm
Location: McCabe Library
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a community concern about writing within a stall inside the McCabe Library. Information on file for future reference.
Status: Investigation
Power Failure
Date: Thursday, March 12th
Time: 2:43pm
Location: 101 South Chester Road
Synopsis: Public Safety, Facilities, Swarthmore Police and Fire Departments and PECO responded to 101 S. Chester Road for downed electric wires along the exterior that had caused a fire. The building evacuated and there were no injuries. Power was shut off to the building and PECO was working to restore power.
Status: Closed
Criminal Mischief
Date: Tuesday, March 10th
Time: 8:24pm
Location: Harvard Ave
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police responded to a Swarthmore staff member’s residence on Harvard Avenue for the report of vandalism done to their home. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Friday, March 13th
Time: 11:31am
Location: Sproul Observatory
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Sproul Observatory for the theft of hand lotion. The value of the lotion is $5. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, March 14th
Time: 8:37pm
Location: Woolman Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Woodman Residence Hall. Upon arrival, it was determined that burned food had activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, March 15th
Time: 4:10pm
Location: LPAC
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within the Lang Performing Arts Center. Upon arrival, it was determined that cooking had activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Vehicle Accident
Date: Sunday, March 15th
Time: 6:41pm
Location: Benjamin West House
Synopsis: Public Safety took a report from a Swarthmore student who was involved in an accident off campus with a rental vehicle.
Status: Inactive
