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.
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Monday, April 10, 2017
Time: 02:42 PM
Location: Trotter Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a theft of two planters from within Trotter Hall. The value of the items is unknown at this time. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Monday, April 10, 2017
Time: 03:44 PM
Location: Intercultural Center
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to a fire alarm within the Intercultural Center. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that the alarm was activated due to cooking.
Status: Closed
Controlled Substance – Marijuana Possession
Public Safety Assistance
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Time: 09:36 AM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for the report of marijuana within a Swarthmore student’s room. The marijuana was confiscated and the matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Controlled Substance – Other Possessions
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Time: 11:41 AM
Location: Crum Woods
Synopsis: While on patrol in the Crum Woods, Public Safety observed four non-Swarthmore individuals with drug paraphernalia. The item was confiscated and the information is on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
Investigation of Person(s)
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Time: 01:27 AM
Location: Black Cultural Center
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report about suspicious individuals in the area of the Black Cultural Center and the Arboretum parking lot. The area was checked with negative results. The information is on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, April 14, 2017
Time: 01:30 AM
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 the alarm was activated due to cooking.
Status: Closed
Dating Violence
Date: Friday, April 14, 2017
Time: 11:06 AM
Location: On-campus residence hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report that a Swarthmore student had been harassed by another Swarthmore student. The matter has been referred to the Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX referral
Criminal Mischief
Date: Friday, April 14, 2017
Time: 11:11 AM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to the report of graffiti within a bathroom in Parrish Hall. The graffiti was removed and the matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Medical Response
Date: Friday, April 14, 2017
Time: 07:23 PM
Location: Scott Outdoor Amphitheater
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Scott Outdoor Amphitheater for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. The student did not need further medical attention. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Fire
Date: Friday, April 14, 2017
Time: 08:17 PM
Location: Crum Ledge Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Crum Meadow for the report of an unauthorized bonfire. Swarthmore students were identified and the bonfire was extinguished. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Medical Response
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017
Time: 12:33 AM
Location: Parrish West Circle
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and an ambulance responded to Parrish Lawn for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated and was transported to the hospital. The student will be cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/arrest
Controlled Substance – Other Possession
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2017
Time: 07:00 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed a Swarthmore student smoking marijuana within Wharton Courtyard. The student was identified and the matter referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
