The Swatter: July 10 - July 16

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, July 10, 2017
Time: 12:50 PM
Location: Swarthmore Inn Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the exterior of the Inn at Swarthmore for the report of graffiti. Swarthmore Police were notified.
Status: Law Enforcement Referral

Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Time: 12:05 PM
Location: Black Cultural Center
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within the Black Cultural Center. There was no smoke or fire. A defective smoke detector was the cause of the alarm. Facilities notified.
Status: Inactive

Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday July 12, 2017
Time: 9:05 PM
Location: Roberts Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Roberts Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. The cause of the alarm is undetermined at this time. Facilities notified.
Status: Inactive

Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, July 14, 2017
Time: 8:06 AM
Location: Pittenger Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm within Pittenger Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. The cause for the alarm was not determined. Facilities responded.
Status: Inactive

Investigation Person(s)
Date: Saturday, July 15, 2017
Time: 10:23 PM
Location: Sharples Dining Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Sharples Dining Hall for the report from a nin-Swarthmore camp counselor reporting harassment by unidentified individuals. The area was checked with negative results.
Status: Inactive

Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Sunday, July 16, 2017
Time: 3:50 PM
Location: Mary Lyon
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a smoke alarm within Mary Lyon. There was no smoke or fire. The cause for the alarm was undetermined. Facilities notified.
Status: Inactive

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