The Swatter: April 4 – April 10

April 13, 2017
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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 of Condition(s)
Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2017
Time: 10:30 AM
Location: DuPont parking lot
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of an unknown individual behaving in a concerning manner at the edge of the DuPont parking lot. The area was checked with negative results. The information is on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive

Fire Alarm
Date: Tuesday, April 04, 2017
Time: 10:55 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Worth Residence Hall. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that a pot on the stove had melted.
Status: Closed

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Public Drunkenness
Date: Thursday, April 06, 2017
Time: 02:17 AM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the exterior of Worth Residence Hall for the report of a prone individual in the driveway. The individual was identified as a Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was not underage, was intoxicated, and did not require medical attention.
Status: Inactive

Investigation
Date: Saturday, April 08, 2017
Time: 01:14 PM
Location: Science Center
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to the Science Center for the report of a burning smell. The area was checked with negative results.
Status: Inactive

Medical Emergency
Date: Saturday, April 08, 2017
Time: 01:21 PM
Location: Matchbox Fitness Center
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and an ambulance responded to the Matchbox Fitness Center for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. The student was transported to the hospital.
Status: Closed

Investigation
Date: Saturday, April 08, 2017
Time: 05:13 PM
Location: Cunningham Fields
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Cunningham Fields for the report of unknown individuals involved in concerning behavior. The area was searched with negative results. The information is on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive

Medical Response
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, April 09, 2017
Time: 12:03 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and an ambulance responded to Willets Residence Hall for an intoxicated Swarthmore student. The student was transported to the hospital and will be cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/arrest

Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Sunday, April 09, 2017
Time: 04:27 PM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a report of the theft of stage props from within Upper Tarble in Clothier Hall. The value of the items is unknown at this time. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation

Fire
Date: Sunday, April 09, 2017
Time: 09:27 PM
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and Morton-Rutledge Fire Department responded to brush fires within the Crum Meadow off of Fieldhouse Lane. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation

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