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.
Vehicle Accident
Date: Monday, May 08, 2017
Time: 02:24 PM
Location: Sharples Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a College employee about a vehicle accident involving a college-owned vehicle. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Fire
Date: Monday, May 08, 2017
Time: 05:21 PM
Location: Crum Woods
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and multiple fire companies responded to the Crum Woods for the report of a brush fire. There was smoke and fire; the fire was extinguished.
Status: Closed
Criminal Mischief
Date: Tuesday, May 09, 2017
Time: 09:28 AM
Location: Bond Memorial Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Bond Hall for the report of vandalism to a door. Facilities was notified and the matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Time: 12:16 AM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for a fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that a Swarthmore student was smoking in their room. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Time: 12:47 PM
Location: Lang Center for Civic and Social Responsibility
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to the Lang Center for the report of an electrical burning smell. It was determined that a water cooler had malfunctioned.
Status: Closed
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Friday, May 12, 2017
Time: 01:19 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report about the theft of luggage from within Willets Residence Hall. The value of the items is $500.00. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Friday, May 12, 2017
Time: 06:53 PM
Location: Danawell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Danawell Residence Hall for the report of an unknown item within a trash can. The item was identified and discarded.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017
Time: 12:05 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a disturbance within Worth Residence Hall. A Swarthmore student was identified and the matter is being handled through the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017
Time: 05:11 PM
Location: Black Cultural Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within the Black Cultural Center. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that cooking activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Institutional Vandalism
Date: Sunday, May 14, 2017
Time: 01:32 AM
Location: Swarthmore College campus
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety found graffiti on the Swarthmore rock located on College Avenue. Graffiti was also found on eight PECO poles located in the area. Swarthmore Police were notified.
Status: Law enforcement referral
