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.
Medical Emergency
Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Time: 11:03 AM
Location: College Avenue and Chester Road
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police responded to a vehicle and pedestrian accident involving a Swarthmore student at the corner of College Avenue and Chester Road. The student was transported to the Worth Health Center.
Status: Closed
Theft/Bicycles
Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Time: 01:57 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall to take a report for the theft of a bicycle. The value of the bicycle is $700.00. The bicycle was later found and returned to the owner.
Status: Investigation
Medical Response
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2016
Time: 05:23 AM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2016
Time: 08:45 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for a fire alarm. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to burned food.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, January 23, 2016
Time: 10:47 AM
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within David Kemp Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated by burned food.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, January 23, 2016
Time: 12:49 PM
Location: Mary Lyons Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to a fire alarm within Mary Lyons Residence Hall. The building was evacuated, but there was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to a malfunctioning smoke detector.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Saturday, January 23, 2016
Time: 11:01 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of a student in need of medical attention. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, January 24, 2016
Time: 12:35 AM
Location: Phi Psi Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Phi Psi Fraternity House. Several occupants of the building had evacuated prior to Public Safety’s arrival, but there was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated by the pull station in the foyer.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, January 24, 2016
Time: 01:01 AM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Worth Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated by burned food.
Status: Closed
Purchase/Consumption/Possession/Transportation of Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, January 24, 2016
Time: 02:12 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of an intoxicated student. The student was transported to the hospital and will be cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/arrest
Accident – Crash
Date: Sunday, January 24, 2016
Time: 02:21 PM
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Fieldhouse Lane for the report of a vehicle that had been struck while parked on Fieldhouse Lane. The damaged vehicle belongs to an employee of the College, but the striking vehicle is unknown at this time.
Status: Open
