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.
Sexual Assault
Date: Monday, March 21, 2016
Time: 04:48 PM
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from the Title IX Coordinator about a student reporting a sexual assault of a Swarthmore student by a non-Swarthmore student that occurred on campus between March 18, 2016 and March 20, 2016. Matter being handled by the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX referral
Theft/Motor Vehicle
Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Time: 08:21 PM
Location: Elm Avenue
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police responded to a residence on Elm Avenue for the report of a theft from a vehicle. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Open
Medical Emergency
Date: Thursday, March 24, 2016
Time: 01:36 AM
Location: Hallowell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Ambulance responded to Hallowell Residence Hall for the report of a student in need of medical assistance. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Criminal Mischief
Date: Thursday, March 24, 2016
Time: 06:48 AM
Location: SEPTA Train Station
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the SEPTA Train Station for the report of graffiti in the tunnel area. Facilities was notified.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Friday, March 25, 2016
Time: 02:11 PM
Location: Papazian Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Papazian Hall for an ill Swarthmore student. The student was transported to Worth Health Center.
Status: Closed
Controlled Substance: Marijuana, Sale, Manufacturing; and Purchase, Consumption, Possession, Transportation of Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverages
Date: Saturday, March 26, 2016
Time: 01:18 AM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for the report of an odor of marijuana. It was determined that Swarthmore students were smoking marijuana and drinking. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, March 26, 2016
Time: 01:59 PM
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Alice Paul Residence Hall for a fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to burned food.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, March 27, 2016
Time: 12:43 AM
Location: Black Cultural Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Black Cultural Center for a fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to burned food.
Status: Closed
