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, April 04, 2016
Time: 10:23 AM
Location: Paces (Clothier Hall)
Synopsis: Public Safety was notified through a third-party report that a Swarthmore student was sexually assaulted at a registered social event in March 2016. No information as to the specifics of the incident or the individuals involved was provided. Matter has been referred to the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX Referral
Sexual Assault
Date: Monday, April 04, 2016
Time: 11:04 AM
Location: Off-campus location
Synopsis: Public Safety was notified through a third-party report that a Swarthmore student was sexually assaulted at an off-campus event. Matter has been referred to the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX Referral
Fire
Date: Monday, April 04, 2016
Time: 11:57 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to the report of a trash can fire at the exterior of Willets Residence Hall. There was smoke but no fire. Smoke was extinguished and the trash can was emptied.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, April 04, 2016
Time: 01:01 PM
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to a fire alarm within David Kemp Residence Hall. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to burned food.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, April 04, 2016
Time: 06:07 PM
Location: Woolman Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Woolman Residence Hall for a smoke detector alarm. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to the guest of a Swarthmore student smoking within a residence.
Status: Closed
Power Failure
Date: Monday, April 04, 2016
Time: 06:22 PM
Location: Mary Lyon Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a power outage within Mary Lyon Residence Hall. PECO was contacted. Power was restored without incident.
Status: Closed
Dating Violence
Date: Wednesday, April 06, 2016
Time: 10:46 AM
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from the Title IX Coordinator that a student reported dating violence and stalking by a fellow Swarthmore student. Matter has been referred to the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX Referral
Accident – Crash
Date: Wednesday, April 06, 2016
Time: 04:43 PM
Location: Sharples Drive
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Sharples Drive for the report of a vehicle accident. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Person(s)
Date: Thursday, April 07, 2016
Time: 09:35 AM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of an unknown individual within Wharton Residence Hall. The individual was located and identified as a Swarthmore employee.
Status: Closed
Power Failure
Date: Thursday, April 07, 2016
Time: 02:45 PM
Location: Off-campus location
Synopsis: Public Safety, Facilities, PECO, and Comcast responded to Elm Avenue for a power outage due to fallen branches.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Friday, April 08, 2016
Time: 04:47 AM
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Ambulance responded to Mertz Residence Hall for an injured Swarthmore student. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Friday, April 08, 2016
Time: 01:28 PM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report about the theft of a laptop from within Clothier Hall. The laptop was later found.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Friday, April 08, 2016
Time: 07:05 PM
Location: Matchbox Fitness Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Matchbox Fitness Center for an injured Swarthmore student. The student was treated on site.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Friday, April 08, 2016
Time: 07:18 PM
Location: Lamb Miller FIeld House
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Ambulance responded to Lamb Miller Field House for an ill Swarthmore student. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Investigation
Date: Saturday, April 09, 2016
Time: 11:01 AM
Location: Pittenger Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Pittenger Residence Hall for the report of unknown individuals in the area. The individuals were identified as residents of Swarthmore.
Status: Closed
Medical Emergency
Date: Sunday, April 10, 2016
Time: 06:09 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Ambulance responded to Willets Residence Hall for an ill Swarthmore student. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Controlled Substance – Marijuana Possession
Date: Sunday, April 10, 2016
Time: 11:28 PM
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Dana Residence Hall for a report of the odor of marijuana. Swarthmore students were identified. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
