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.
Medical Response
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Time: 07:04 AM
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to a residence on Fieldhouse Lane for an ill individual. The individual was transported to the hospital.
Status: Cleared
Investigation
Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Time: 03:21 PM
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report about a student incurring bias harassment through social media. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Sexual Assault
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Time: 12:15 PM
Location: Residence hall on-campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that a student was sexually assaulted on campus in the fall of 2013. Matter is being addressed through the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX Referral
Investigation
Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Time: 06:50 PM
Location: Worth Health Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the exterior of Worth Health Center for the report of damage to fencing by a vehicle that left the scene. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2016
Time: 11:43 PM
Location: Delta Upsilon Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Delta Upsilon fraternity for the report of a broken window. The value of the window is unknown at this time. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: Friday, April 22, 2016
Time: 12:20 AM
Location: Hallowell Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed an individual removing temporary fencing from the area. The individual was identified as a Swarthmore student. Matter referred to Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Criminal Mischief
Date: Friday, April 22, 2016
Time: 08:50 AM
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of vandalism to the teaching garden at the exterior of Sharples Dining Hall. The value of the items are approximately $300.00. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Accident – Crash
Date: Friday, April 22, 2016
Time: 03:25 PM
Location: Off-campus location
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore student driving a rental van for Admissions about an accident off campus. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016
Time: 07;15 AM
Location: Grandstand
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the grandstand at Fieldhouse lane for the report of damage to a fence by a vehicle. There was no damage to the fence. There is evidence of a vehicle receiving damage due to hitting the fence.
Status: Inactive
Controlled Substance – Marijuana Possession
Date: Saturday, April 23, 2016
Time: 11:11 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of the odor of marijuana within Worth Residence Hall. Upon arrival, nine Swarthmore students were identified smoking marijuana. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Arson/Disorderly Conduct
Date: Sunday, April 24, 2016
Time: 12:38 AM
Location: Phi Psi Fraternity House
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed a fire at the exterior of Phi Psi fraternity. The fire was extinguished. Matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Stalking
Date: Sunday, April 24, 2016
Time: 01:00 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore student who was being stalked by an individual not associated with Swarthmore College. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
