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, February 06, 2017
Time: 04:20 PM
Location: DuPont Parking Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police responded to DuPont parking lot to assist a visitor to campus.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Person(s)
Date: Tuesday, February 07, 2017
Time: 10:17 PM
Location: McCabe Library
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to McCabe Library for an individual refusing to leave the library. The individual was identified and left campus without incident. The information is on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
Disorderly Conduct
Date: Wednesday, February 08, 2017
Time: 08:12 PM
Location: Matchbox Fitness Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Matchbox Fitness Center for the report of juveniles who had made inappropriate physical contact with a Swarthmore student. The individuals were identified and will be banned from campus.
Status: Inactive
Harassment – Repeated Communication
Date: Thursday, February 09, 2017
Time: 07:25 PM
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore student who has been receiving unwanted communication from a known individual. The matter was referred to the Title IX Office and is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Medical Response
Date: Friday, February 10, 2017
Time: 03:41 PM
Location: Trotter Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an ill individual. Emergency services were contacted and arrived, but the individual declined further medical treatment.
Status: Closed
Theft of Motor Vehicle
Date: Friday, February 10, 2017
Time: 04:02 PM
Location: Dan and Sidney West House
Synopsis: Information was received in reference to the report of a stolen motor vehicle from a college-owned property. The incident took place in the early morning hours on Wednesday, February 08, 2017. Swarthmore Police were notified, and the vehicle was later recovered at an off-campus location. There is a subject in custody.
Status: Closed
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Friday, February 10, 2017
Time: 04:08 PM
Location: Beardsley Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from Media Services that a borrowed camera has not been returned and is now reported as stolen. The value of the item is $3000.00. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Medical Response
Public Drunkenness
Date: Friday, February 10, 2017
Time: 08:32 PM
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an ill Swarthmore student within Dana Residence Hall. It was determined that the student was intoxicated but did not need further medical assistance. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Medical Emergency
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2017
Time: 11:26 AM
Location: Danawell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and an ambulance responded to Danawell Residence Hall for the report of an injured Swarthmore student. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed
Controlled Substance – Marijuana Possession
Medical Response
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2017
Time: 11:36 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and an ambulance responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was under the influence of marijuana and was transported to the hospital. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Noise Complaint
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2017
Time: 01:04 AM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for a noise complaint. It was determined that the noise was from an authorized party within Mephisto’s Lounge and the noise level was acceptable.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Person(s)
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2017
Time: 01:45 AM
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Mertz Residence Hall for the report of an unknown individual. It was determined that the individual was a Swarthmore student.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Person(s)
Date: Sunday, February 12, 2017
Time: 01:58 AM
Location: Paces – Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Paces for the report of an unknown individual. The area was searched with negative results. The information is on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
