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.
Public Safety Assistance
Date: Monday, November 07, 2016
Time: 07:03 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an injured Swarthmore student within Willets Residence Hall. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Criminal Mischief
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2016
Time: 07:09 AM
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of vandalism to several bicycles parked at the exterior of Mertz Residence Hall. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Sexual Assault
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2016
Time: 11:43 AM
Location: Off-campus location
Synopsis: Public Safety received a third-party report that a Swarthmore student had been sexually assaulted prior to attending Swarthmore College. The matter has been referred to the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX referral
Criminal Mischief
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2016
Time: 12:45 PM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of vandalism to a bicycle parked at the exterior of Parrish Hall. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2016
Time: 12:46 PM
Location: Beardsley Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of vandalism to a bicycle parked at the exterior of Beardsley Hall. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2016
Time: 01:32 PM
Location: Water tower parking lot
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a group of unknown youths heading in the direction of Crum Woods. The individuals were located exiting the woods off-campus. The matter is on file for future reference.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2016
Time: 01:33 PM
Location: Swarthmore College campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received information pertaining to a check scam that involved a Swarthmore student. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2016
Time: 03:45 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of vandalism to a bicycle parked at the exterior of Wharton Residence Hall. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Theft/Bicycles
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2016
Time: 04:07 PM
Location: Woolman Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report about the theft of a bicycle from the exterior of Woolman Residence Hall. The value of the bicycle is $200.00. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2016
Time: 04:29 PM
Location: Crum Woods
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of smoke within the Crum Woods. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that the smoke came from a smoldering fire within the Crum Henge fire pit. The fire was extinguished.
Status: Closed
Collision
Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Time: 10:42 AM
Location: Yale Avenue
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from the Grounds staff that there was a vehicle on the side of the road on Yale Avenue by the dam and Mary Lyon Residence Hall. Upon arrival, it was determined that the vehicle had been in a one-car collision. Swarthmore Police responded to the scene.
Status: Closed
Criminal Mischief
Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Time: 12:31 PM
Location: The Inn at Swarthmore
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of vandalism to a bicycle parked at the exterior of The Inn at Swarthmore. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Public Safety Assistance
Date: Wednesday, November 09, 2016
Time: 06:05 PM
Location: Elm Avenue
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police responded to a report of an unknown vehicle parked illegally in front of college-owned housing. The vehicle was identified and towed to another area.
Status: Closed
Criminal Mischief
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2016
Time: 06:40 PM
Location: The Inn at Swarthmore parking lot
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police responded to the exterior of The Inn at Swarthmore for the report of unknown individuals tampering with bicycles parked at the bike rack. The area was checked with negative results. There was one bicycle that was vandalized. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverages
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2016
Time: 11:09 PM
Location: Off-campus location (Springfield Ice Skating Rink)
Synopsis: Public Safety responded for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated but did not need medical treatment. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Criminal Mischief
Date: Thursday, November 10, 2016
Time: 11:20 PM
Location: Swarthmore College campus
Synopsis: Swarthmore Safety received the report of vandalism to posters placed by a Swarthmore student. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Collision
Date: Friday, November 11, 2016
Time: 09:14 AM
Location: Pittenger Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of two college-owned vehicles involved in a minor collision on campus. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Criminal Mischief
Date: Friday, November 11, 2016
Time: 03:19 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of vandalism to a bicycle parked at the exterior of Wharton Residence Hall. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Criminal Mischief
Date: Saturday, November 12, 2016
Time: 08:30 AM
Location: Lamb-Miller Field House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of vandalism within the Lamb-Miller Field House. There was also a street sign pulled out of the ground. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor or Malt or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2016
Time: 01:48 AM
Location: Phi Psi Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated but did not need further medical attention. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Disorderly Conduct
Harassment – Threat
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2016
Time: 01:58 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a report of harassment of Swarthmore students by another Swarthmore student. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
