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.
Simple Assault
Date: Monday, September 19, 2016
Time: 02:49 PM
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that a student was physically assaulted by another student at a party. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Simple Assault
Date: Monday, September 19, 2016
Time: 03:39 PM
Location: On-campus residence hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that a Swarthmore student was physically assaulted by another Swarthmore student in a residence hall. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, September 19, 2016
Time: 05:49 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Wharton Residence Hall. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to burned food.
Status: Closed
Institutional Vandalism
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Time: 12:54 PM
Location: Delmuth Rath Team House
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of vandalism on the exterior of the Delmuth Rath Team House. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Time: 03:50 PM
Location: Beardsley Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of vandalism to a piece of artwork at the exterior of Beardsley Hall. The value of the item is $500.00. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Dating Violence
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Time: 08:29 PM
Location: Unknown location
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report about suspected dating violence between two Swarthmore students. The matter has been referred to the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX referral
Sexual Assault
Date: Tuesday, September 20, 2016
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: On-campus residence hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that a Swarthmore student was sexually assaulted by another Swarthmore student in a residence hall in September 2016. The matter has been referred to the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX referral
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Time: 03:46 AM
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Science Center for the report of chalkings on desks. The matter is being investigated to determine the purpose of the chalkings. Please contact Public Safety with any information related to this incident.
Status: Investigation
Institutional Vandalism
Date: Thursday, September 22, 2016
Time: 07:45 AM
Location: Cunningham Field
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Cunningham lot for the report of vandalism. Officers located the graffiti and confirmed that a swastika had been spray-painted on a sign. Facilities was notified and removed the graffiti. Swarthmore Borough Police have been notified, and this matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation of Person(s)
Date: Thursday, September 22,2 016
Time: 08:09 PM
Location: Parrish West Circle
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of an unknown person driving a vehicle at Parrish West Circle. Information on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverages
Date: Friday, September 23, 2016
Time: 01:29 AM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Residence Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated but did not require further medical attention. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, September 25, 2016
Time: 12:07 AM
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to David Kemp Residence Hall for the report of an intoxicated Swarthmore student. The student did not need further medical attention. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Burglary and Attempted Forcible Entry
Date: Sunday, September 25, 2016
Time: 02:08 AM
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a report from a contractor working in Sharples Dining Hall. Upon arrival, officers learned that a group of unknown individuals were found in the building. The individuals exited through a nearby damaged window. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, September 25, 2016
Time: 02:25 AM
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Alice Paul Residence Hall for the report of an intoxicated Swarthmore student. The student did not further medical attention. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, September 25, 2016
Time: 03:09 AM
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Mertz Residence Hall for the report of an intoxicated Swarthmore student. The student did not further medical attention. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Sunday, September 25, 2016
Time: 11:51 PM
Location: Palmer Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a smoke detector alarm within Palmer Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the heat from a blow dryer activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, September 26, 2016
Time: 08:58 AM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Worth Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to steam from the bathroom.
Status: Closed
“It was determined that the student did not further medical attention.”