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.
Power Failure
Date: Monday, March 28, 2016
Time: 03:36 PM
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: A brief power interruption occurred at approximately 3:36 p.m. which primarily seemed to affect the north side of campus. Maintenance staff responded, and problem conditions were resolved by 4:45 p.m.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Time: 08:36 AM
Location: Pittenger Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Pittenger Residence Hall for an ill student. Upon arrival, the student declined medical attention.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Time: 01:55 PM
Location: Trotter Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Trotter Hall for a fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that there was a faulty detector.
Status: Closed
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2016
Time: 06:39 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for a fire alarm. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that burned food had activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Friday, April 1, 2016
Time: 11:53 PM
Location: Science Center Chiller Plant
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Crum Woods for the report of a tent in the woods behind the Chiller Plant. The tent was located, found abandoned, and did not appear to have been recently occupied.
Status: Closed
Controlled Substance: Marijuana Possession
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2016
Time: 08:06 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety discovered a group of Swarthmore students smoking marijuana in the Wharton courtyard. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Party Information
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2016
Time: 09:39 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety confiscated unauthorized alcohol from a registered party within Wharton Residence Hall.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016
Time: 01:10 PM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Clothier Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to a fire extinguisher being discharged.
Status: Investigation
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages and Medical Response
Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016
Time: 02:04 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for an ill guest of a Swarthmore student. It was determined that the guest was intoxicated. Matter referred to Dean’s office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Criminal Mischief
Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016
Time: 09:19 AM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and EVS responded to Clothier Hall for the report of a discharged fire extinguisher. Matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016
Time: 01:37 PM
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Sharples Dining Hall patio for the report of damage to the patio furniture and broken bottles. Matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016
Time: 06:20 PM
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Mertz Residence Hall for the report of shaving cream sprayed on the floor of the second floor restroom. Matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Public Safety Assistance
Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016
Time: 08:03 PM
Location: 121 Park Avenue
Synopsis: Swarthmore Police Department contacted Public Safety regarding a Swarthmore student who was cited by Swarthmore Police. Matter has been referred to the Dean’s office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Accident — Crash
Date: Sunday, April 3, 2016
Time: 08:51 PM
Location: Mary Lyons 4
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the exterior of Mary Lyons to meet with a driver and a Swarthmore student who was struck by the driver’s vehicle while crossing the street. The student appeared uninjured, declined medical attention, and returned to their residence hall.
Status: Closed
