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.
Swatter (January 25, 2016 – February 1, 2016)
Community Concern
Date: Monday, January 25, 2016
Time: 07:19 PM
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore staff member about the ice and snow falling from the roof of Parrish Hall. The area was cordoned off and signs were posted about the conditions. Public Safety conducted extra checks of the area throughout the night.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Time: 08:50 AM
Location: Delta Upsilon Fraternity Drive
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore student about damaged property within Delta Upsilon Fraternity House. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Dean’s referral
Purchase/Consumption/Possession/Transportation of Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverages
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Time: 02:18 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a Swarthmore student causing a disturbance in Willets Residence Hall. The student was identified and was determined to be intoxicated. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Suspicious Odor
Date: Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Time: 10:52 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a report of individuals smoking marijuana within the Worth Courtyard. Several Swarthmore students were identified, but there was no sign of smoking or odor.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2016
Time: 10:18 AM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Ambulance responded to the exterior of Parrish Hall for the report of a Swarthmore staff member who was ill. The individual was transported to the hospital for further medical evaluation and treatment.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2016
Time: 11:28 PM
Location: Danawell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Crum Woods for a report by a Swarthmore student about the sound of fireworks popping from the Crum Woods. The area was checked with negative results.
Status: Inactive
Suspicious Odor
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2016
Time: 11:37 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of an odor of marijuana. After investigation, no marijuana was located.
Status: Closed
Noise Complaint
Date: Thursday, January 28, 2016
Time: 11:56 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for a noise complaint. The Swarthmore student was identified and turned down the music.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, January 29, 2016
Time: 02:09 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for a fire alarm. There was no fire but smoke was visible. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to burned food.
Status: Closed
Obscene and Other Sexual Materials and Performance
Date: Friday, January 29, 2016
Time: 08:35 PM
Location: McCabe Library
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a report from a College employee that a visitor was using a computer to view what appeared to be inappropriate material. The individual was identified and advised to refrain from this behavior. The individual complied without incident.
Status: Closed
Purchase/Consumption/Possession/Transportation of Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverages
Date: Saturday, January 30, 2016
Time: 11:32 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Ambulance responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated and transported to the hospital. The student will be cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/Arrest
