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.
Investigation Conditions
Date: Monday, October 31, 2016
Time: 11:15 AM
Location: Whittier Place
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of dangerous conditions at a vehicle parked within Dupont Lot. It was determined that nails were placed behind the wheels of a parked vehicle. There was no damage done.
Status: Investigation
Theft/Bicycles
Date: Monday, October 31, 2016
Time: 2:24 PM
Location: Whittier Meeting House
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a theft of a tricycle from the Friends Nursery school. The value of the tricycle is $500.
Status: Investigation
Theft From Building
Date: Monday, October 31, 2016
Time: 4:46 PM
Location: Old Tarble
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a theft of an Apple keyboard from Old Tarble over the weekend. The value of the keyboard in $80.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, October 31, 2016
Time: 2:36 PM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to a fire alarm within Parrish Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that there was a malfunction with a smoke detector.
Status: Closed
Criminal Mischief
Date: Monday, October 31, 2016
Time: 9:04 PM
Location: Delta Upsilon Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Delta Upsilon Fraternity House for a report of vandalism. It was determined that eggs were thrown at the windows. The matter in under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: Monday, October 31, 2016
Time: 9:20 PM
Location: Phi Psi Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of vandalism at the Phi Psi Fraternity House. It was determined that eggs were thrown at the windows. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: Monday, October 31, 2016
Time: 10:45 PM
Location: Cornell Science Library
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Cornell Science Library for the report of vandalism. It was determined that unknown individuals threw eggs at the windows of the library. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Sharples Drive
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of vandalism to a college owned vehicle parked on Sharples Drive. It was determined that unknown individuals threw eggs at the van. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Simple Assault/Not Aggravated
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Time: 4:48 PM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that a student was assaulted on campus during a social event. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Time: 6:53 PM
Location: Sproul Observatory
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Sproul Observatory. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to cooking.
Status: Closed
Medical Response:
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016
Time: 4:08 AM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an all Swarthmore student within Wharton Residence Hall. It was determined that the student did not need further medical attention.
Status: Closed
Suspicious Odor:
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2016
Time: 2:53 PM
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an odor within Dana Residence Hall. It was determined that the odor was marijuana. The resident was identified and cooperative. Matter referred to Deans’ office.
Institutional Vandalism
Date: Friday, November 4, 2016
Time: 10:32 AM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of vandalism within Parrish Hall. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Friday, November 4, 2016
Time: 11:49 AM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a theft of a skateboard from within Clothier Hall. The value of the skateboard is $150. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, November 4, 2016
Time: 2:00 PM
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 a malfunction. Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Fondling
Date: Friday, November 4, 2016
Time: 3:18 PM
Location: Residence Hall On Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a sexual assault of a student by another student in a residence hall. The matter has been referred to the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX-Referral
Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Friday, November 4, 2016
Time: 5:48 PM
Location: Strath Haven Condo
Synopsis: Public Safety assisted Swarthmore Police Department with a vehicle accident at the exterior of Strath Haven Condominiums.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016
Time: 1:35 AM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for the report an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated but did not need medical treatment. Matter referred to the Deans’ Office.
Status: Closed
Theft/Bicycles
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016
Time: 12:11 PM
Location: Swarthmore Inn Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of the theft of bicycle parts. The bicycle was parked at the exterior of The Inn. The value of the bicycle is $100. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Community Concern
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016
Time: 2:39 PM
Location: Bond Visitors/Fac. Staff Lot
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed a Swarthmore College student with a keg of beer for an unauthorized party. The student was told that the party did not have a permit and could not continue. Matter referred to the Deans’ office.
Status: Dean’s Referral
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016
Time: 8:54 PM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a theft from within Clotheri Hall. It was determined that 4 X Box Controllers were taken from the Game pit. The value of the controllers is $200. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation Person(s)
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016
Time: 10:46 PM
Location: Sharples #5 Sharples Drive
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an unknown individual at Phi Psi Fraternity House. The area was checked with negative results. Swarthmore Police were notified and it was confirmed that Swarthmore Police identified the individual. The individual was informed of Swarthmore party policies. Information on file for future reference.
Status: Closed
Investigation Condition(s)
Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016
Time: 6:09 PM
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Fieldhouse Lane for the report of damage to a bicycle. It was determined that bike parts were damaged to the bicycle. Matter under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, November 6, 2016
Time: 3:01 PM
Location: Kohlberg Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Facilities and Swarthmore Fire Department responded to a fire alarm within Kohlberg Hall. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated from a malfunctioning fan belt.
Status: Cleared
Public Safety report. The perpetrators of the egg throwing vandalism when discovered should be required at their own expense to provide food to a community organization devoted to feeding the hungry. Their behavior is not harmless and ought to be redressed with behavior that is restorative. Maurice Eldridge, alum ’61