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.
Criminal Mischief
Date: Monday, November 14, 2016
Time: 01:54 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of vandalism that was discovered on a corkboard outside one of the dorm rooms.
Status: Open
Fire
Date: Monday, November 14, 2016
Time: 01:56 PM
Location: Magill Walk
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Magill Walk for the report of a lawn mower on fire. It was determined that the fire was caused by leaves that had gotten caught in the muffler. A dry chemical was used to extinguish the fire. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Monday, November 14, 2016
Time: 08:01 PM
Location: Mary Lyon Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a smoke detector alarm within Mary Lyon Residence Hall. It was determined that the smoke detector was activated due to dust. Workbox was sent to the residence hall.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Time: 11:40 AM
Location: Phi Psi Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Phi Psi Fraternity House. There was no smoke or fire. It was determine that contractors were working on the alarm system within the building.
Status: Closed
Indecent Exposure
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Time: 11:43 AM
Location: Phi Psi Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of indecent exposure occurring at a registered social event. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Sexual Assault
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Time: 11:47 AM
Location: Phi Psi Fraternity House
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of sexual assault at Phi Psi Fraternity House in the spring of 2016. The matter is being addressed through the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX referral
Sexual Assault
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Time: 11:55 AM
Location: Swarthmore College campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that a student was sexually assaulted by another student during the 2015-2016 academic year. The matter is being addressed through the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX referral
Stalking
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Time: 12:08 PM
Location: Swarthmore College campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that a student was being stalked by a former student. The matter is being addressed through the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX referral
Collision
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Time: 01:27 PM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a vehicle collision at the exterior of Clothier Hall involving a college-owned vehicle. There were no injuries and the parties exchanged information.
Status: Closed
Assistance to Police Department
Collision
Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016
Time: 05:01 PM
Location: College Avenue
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police responded to a collision at College Avenue and Chester Road. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Time: 02:44 AM
Location: Scott Outdoor Amphitheater
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Morton Police responded to the report of an individual screaming within the Scott Outdoor Amphitheater. A fox was found screaming within the amphitheater.
Status: Closed
Collision
Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Time: 07:15 AM
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report about a college-owned vehicle involved in a collision on Fieldhouse Lane. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Criminal Mischief
Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Time: 12:35 PM
Location: Swarthmore College campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that offensive graffiti was drawn in water and oil at multiple locations around campus. Public Safety officers investigated the locations; there were no remnants of the grafitti.
Status: Inactive
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2016
Time: 03:25 AM
Location: Off-campus location
Synopsis: Public Safety officers observed an unknown male behaving erratically on Field House Lane and Chester Road. The Swarthmore Police Department was notified and police officers responded a short time later. The individual was identified and has no affiliation with the College. The information is on file for future reference.
Status: Law enforcement referral
Suspicious Odor
Date: Thursday, November 17, 2016
Time: 01:13 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an unknown odor within Worth Residence Hall. It was determined that incense was left burning unattended in a residence. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, November 18, 2016
Time: 01:31 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Willets Residence Hall. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that a curling iron activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016
Time: 02:42 AM
Location: Roberts Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an ill Swarthmore student within Roberts Residence Hall. It was determined that the student was intoxicated but did not need further medical treatment. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Investigation
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016
Time: 10:08 AM
Location: Parking lot of The Inn at Swarthmore
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a vandalized bicycle at the exterior of the College Bookstore. The owner of the bicycle has not been identified. The Swarthmore Police Department was notified.
Status: Inactive
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2016
Time: 12:26 AM
Location: Wharton Residence hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety encountered an intoxicated Swarthmore student within Wharton Residence Hall. The student did not need further medical treatment. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2016
Time: 12:28 AM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an ill Swarthmore student within Wharton Residence Hall. It was determined that the student was intoxicated but did not need further medical treatment. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2016
Time: 01:04 AM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety encountered an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated and did not need further medical treatment. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2016
Time: 03:47 PM
Location: Black Cultural Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within the Black Cultural Center. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated while cooking.
Status: Closed
Suspicious Odor
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2016
Time: 07:49 PM
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an unknown odor within Dana Residence Hall. The area was checked with negative results.
Status: Closed
Hate – Race/Class/Gender/Religion/Sexual Orientation/Disability
Institutional Vandalism
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2016
Time: 09:35 PM
Location: McCabe Library
Synopsis: Shortly after the vigil in honor of Transgender Day of Remembrance, Public Safety officers responded to McCabe Library to investigate the report of vandalism found in the gender-neutral bathroom. The officers observed a swastika painted on the wall inside of the stall. The stall was secured and Facilities notified to remove the paint. This matter was referred to the Bias Response Team and is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
