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.
Power Failure
Date: Monday, March 30
Time: 12:19 a.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of a power failure within the building. Matter is being investigated.
Status: Inactive
Criminal Mischief
Date: Monday, March 30
Time: 6:07 a.m.
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for a report from a Swarthmore staff member about a fire extinguisher discharged in the lounge area. Upon arrival, Public Safety found that it was not a fire extinguisher, it appears to be soap powder. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, March 30
Time: 8:15 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Worth Residence Hall. Upon arrival, one student had evacuated the building, but no smoke or fire was observed. The reason for activation is unknown. Facilities was notified and the system was reset without incident.
Status: Inactive
Theft
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 1:12 p.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore resudent student regarding the theft of a bag containing several cameras from within Sharples Dining Hall. The approximate value of the bag and its contents is $1, 070. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Open
Theft
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 9:35 a.m.
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety Officers met with a College employee in reference to a theft of two parking signs from the Field House parking lot. The value of the signs is $1,400. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 10:14 a.m.
Location: Delta Upsilon Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Delta Upsilon Fraternity House for the report of vandalism to the property. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 3:55 p.m.
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to a fire alarm within Mertz Residence Hall. Upon arrival, there was no sign of smoke or fire and the active detector could not be located. Facilities reset the alarm system without incident.
Status: Inactive
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 4:45 p.m.
Location: Cornell Science Library
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Cornell Library for an unauthorized individual within the building. The individual was located, identified, and escorted off campus.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 6:43 p.m.
Location: Worth Health Center
Synopsis: Public Safety received information pertaining to a student who had taken an excessive amount of over the counter medication. Officers responded and transported the student to Crozer Hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 9:10 p.m.
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Mertz Residence Hall for a fire alarm. Upon arrival, it was determined that a faulty smoke detector was the cause of the alarm.
Status: Closed
Theft
Date: Wednesday, April 1
Time: 9:58 a.m.
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Clothier Hall for the theft of the “Essie Mae’s is OPEN” sign. The sign was located and returned.
Status: Closed
Criminal Mischief
Date: Wednesday, April 1
Time: 4:24 p.m.
Location: Crum Meadow
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of vandalism in stones at the Crum Meadow. Matter under investigation. Facilities notified.
Status: Investigation
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Wednesday, April 1
Time: 4:52 p.m.
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for the report of an unauthorized person. Upon arrival the individual was located and left the campus without incident.
Status: Inactive
Harassment
Date: Wednesday, April 1
Time: 5:45 p.m.
Location: Parrish West Circle
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a College employee who was harassed by an unknown white male that was supporting the current sit-in by Swarthmore students in support of divestment. Matter under investigation.
Status: Inactive
Theft
Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 6:38 p.m.
Location: Harvard Avenue
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police responded to a College-owned residence on Harvard Avenue for the report of a theft. Investigation determined that a key lockbox located outside of the residence had been broken into and a house key was removed. Facilities was notified. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Open
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, April 3
Time: 1:47 p.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for a fire alarm. Upon arrival, it was determined the alarm was activated due to steam from shower.
Status: Closed
Stalking
Date: Friday, April 3
Time: 3:46 p.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a Swarthmore student being harassed by another Swarthmore student. The matter has been referred to the Title IX Coordinator.
Status: Inactive
Vehicle Accident
Date: Saturday, April 4
Time: 10:20 a.m.
Location: 24th and Chestnut
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore staff member about a vehicle accident involving a rental van. Chester Police notified.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency/Possession of Liquid Malt Brew
Date: Saturday, April 4
Time: 11:45 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to Women’s Resource Center for an intoxicated Swarthmore resident student. The student was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The student was cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Possession of Liquid Malt Brew
Date: Sunday, April 5
Time: 1:23 a.m.
Location: Kohlberg Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Kohlberg Hall for the report of an intoxicated student. The student was located and in the company of another resident student. No further medical attention was required. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Possession of Liquid Malt Brew
Date: Saturday, April 4
Time: 11:53 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ridley Ambulance responded to Women’s Resource Center for an intoxicated Swarthmore resident student. The student was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The student was cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Disturbance
Date: Sunday, April 5
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a fight between two Swarthmore resident students. Investigation determined the individuals had been in a relationship and were having an argument. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Possession of Liquid Malt Brew
Date: Saturday, April 4
Time: 11:53 p.m.
Location: Women’s Resource Center
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to Women’s Resource Center for an intoxicated Swarthmore resident student. The student was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The student was cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Investigation Vehicle
Date: Sunday, April 5
Time: 6:59 p.m.
Location: Rogers Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Rogers Lane for an unauthorized vehicle within the Crum. Upon arrival, the vehicle was not found. Information on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
