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.
Accident – Crash
Date: Monday, February 22, 2016
Time: 10:06 AM
Location: Sharples Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore employee about damage to a college-owned van within Sharples lot. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Exceeding Posted Speed and Investigation of Vehicle(s)
Date: Monday, February 22, 2016
Time: 11:33 PM
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police responded to the exterior of Sharples Dining Hall for an unknown vehicle speeding through campus. The individual was identified and left campus without incident.
Status: Closed
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Time: 09:18 AM
Location: Beardsley Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of the theft of a screen print from within Beardsley Hall. The value of the print is $40.00. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Sexual Assault
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Time: 02:35 PM
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from the Title IX Coordinator about a sexual assault of a Swarthmore student by a Swarthmore student in the Fall of 2014. Matter is being addressed through the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX referral
Investigation of Conditions
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Time: 03:16 AM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for the report of concerns about a piece of equipment in the Post Office.
Status: Inactive
Harassment
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Time: 01:18 PM
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from the Title IX Coordinator about a Swarthmore student being harassed by other Swarthmore students. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Sexual Assault
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2016
Time: 06:23 PM
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report about an incident of inappropriate touching of a Swarthmore student that occurred on campus. The matter is being addressed through the Title IX office.
Status: Investigation
Suspicious Odor
Date: Friday, February 26, 2016
Time: 12:42 PM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for the report of a suspicious odor. Officers observed the odor of marijuana. Matter referred to Dean’s Office.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, February 26, 2016
Time: 05:42 PM
Location: Bond Lodges – Residential
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Bond Lodges for a fire alarm. It was determined that burned food had activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Noise Complaint
Date: Friday, February 26, 2016
Time: 11:56 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for a disturbance. A Swarthmore student was identified and left the area without incident.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2016
Time: 08:07 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for a fire alarm. No smoke or fire was detected.
Status: Closed
Noise Complaint
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2016
Time: 09:49 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of loud music. It was determined that an unauthorized party was taking place and Swarthmore students were identified. The students left without incident. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Suspicious Odor
Date: Saturday, February 27, 2016
Time: 10:20 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of a suspicious odor. The area was checked with negative results.
Status: Closed
Investigation and Purchase/Consumption/Possession/Transportation of Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, February 28, 2016
Time: 01:41 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of a Swarthmore student behaving in a concerning manner. It was determined that the student was intoxicated. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Investigation
Date: Sunday, February 28, 2016
Time: 04:53 AM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for a situation involving two Swarthmore students. The students were identified and returned to their residences without incident.
Status: Dean’s referral
