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 Person(s)
Date: Monday, October 30, 2017
Time: 10:29 PM
Location: Pittenger Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an unknown vehicle and its occupant following a Swarthmore student. Swarthmore Police were notified, and this information is on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Monday, October 30, 2017
Time: 11:45 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for an activated smoke detector alarm. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that a commercial aerosol spray had activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Time: 07:03 PM
Location: Hallowell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Hallowell Residence Hall for the reported odor of gas. The area was checked with negative results, and Facilities was notified.
Status: Closed
Fire
Date: Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Time: 11:36 AM
Location: Old Tarble
Synopsis: Public Safety was notified by a Swarthmore employee of a fire on the grass area outside of Old Tarble. The fire was extinguished and there was no property damage. It was determined that the fire was caused by leaves caught under a lawn mower.
Status: Closed
Vehicle Collision
Date: Wednesday, November 01, 2017
Time: 06:45 PM
Location: Cunningham Parking Lot
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore student about a vehicle collision involving a College-owned vehicle. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, November 02, 2017
Time: 06:35 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. The cause for the alarm’s activation was undetermined.
Status: Inactive
Investigation
Date: Friday, November 03, 2017
Time: 08:05 AM
Location: Hallowell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of concerning remarks placed on a whiteboard in Hallowell Residence Hall. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Fire Hazard
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Friday, November 03, 2017
Time: 02:08 PM
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Dana Residence Hall for the reported odor of smoke. It was determined that a candle was lit in a residence. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Medical Response
Date: Friday, November 03, 2017
Time: 10:15 PM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for the report of an injured visitor on campus. No further medical treatment was necessary.
Status: Closed
Intrusion Alarm
Date: Saturday, November 04, 2017
Time: 01:38 AM
Location: McCabe Library
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to McCabe Library for an intrusion alarm. The area was checked with negative results.
Status: Closed
Noise Complaint
Date: Saturday, November 04, 2017
Time: 01:23 AM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for a report of loud music. The room was identified and the student turned off the music.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Person(s)
Date: Saturday, November 04, 2017
Time: 01:20 PM
Location: Swarthmore Friends Nursery School
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed an individual not affiliated with the College within the nursery area. The individual was identified and left without incident.
Status: Closed
Institutional Vandalism
Date: Saturday, November 04, 2017
Time: 04:15 PM
Location: Crum Woods
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the Crum Woods Holly Collection for reported vandalism. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Medical Response
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, November 05, 2017
Time: 01:28 AM
Location: Pittenger Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and an ambulance responded to Pittenger Residence Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student was intoxicated and in need of further medical treatment. The student was transported to the hospital and will be cited for underage drinking.
Status: Cleared/arrest
