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, Fire Hazard
Date: Tuesday, November 17
Time: 1:54 p.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received information from Facilities that the storage closet in Worth basement has trash and broken items scattered about. EVS was notified. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Open
Suspicious Odor
Date: Wednesday, November 18
Time: 9:54 p.m.
Location: Mary Lyons Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report about a burning odor within Mary Lyons main stair case. There was no sign of fire or smoke. Source could not be determined. Odor dissipated while on scene.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, November 19
Time: 6:24 p.m.
Location: Bond Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Bond Hall for a fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to a water leak. Facilities notified.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 10:20 a.m.
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Worth Residence Hall. There was no sign of smoke or fire. It was determined that steam from a shower activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 9:58 a.m.
Location: Matchbox Fitness Center
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police & Ambulance responded to the Matchbox for an ill individual. The individual was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Intimidation
Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 10:47 a.m.
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety was contacted to initiate an investigation into the possible intimidation of a student by another student. Matter is under investigation.
Status: Title IX Referral
Investigation
Date: Friday, November 20
Time: 8:35 p.m.
Location: Lang Music Building
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore employee about an individual, not associated with Swarthmore, reporting that they are being stalked by an unknown and unidentified individual. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Purchase/Consumption/Possession/Transportation of Liquid Malt Brew
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 2:15 a.m.
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Criminal Mischief
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 1:13 p.m.
Location: Danawell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Danawell Residence Hall for the report of unsanitary conditions within the restroom. EVS was notified. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Fire Alarm, Safety Hazard
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 8:02 p.m.
Location: Woolman Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Woolman Residence Hall. There was no sign of fire but there was smoke. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to cooking.
Status: Closed
Vehicle Stop
Date: Saturday, November 21
Time: 5:18 p.m.
Location: Phi Psi Fraternity House
Synopsis: A Public Safety officer observed a vehicle speeding on Field House Lane. Swarthmore Police responded and cited the driver of the vehicle.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, November 22
Time: 1:58 p.m.
Location: Black Cultural Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within the Black Cultural Center. There was no fire but there was smoke. It was determined that burned food activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, November 22
Time: 6:44 p.m.
Location: Black Cultural Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within the Black Cultural Center. There was no fire but there was smoke. It was determined that burned food activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
