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.
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Monday, November 06, 2017
Time: 09:31 AM
Location: Mary Lyon Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Mary Lyon Residence Hall for an activated smoke detector. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the use of a hair dryer had activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Wednesday, November 08, 2017
Time: 09:40 AM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to Parrish Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that a steam leak from a pipe had activated the alarm. Facilities remained on site to repair the leak.
Status: Closed
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Wednesday, November 08, 2017
Time: 12:35 PM
Location: Beardsley Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from a Swarthmore student about the theft of their Beats headphones from Beardsley Hall. The value of the item is $250.00. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation of Person(s)
Date: Wednesday, November 08, 2017
Time: 01:00 PM
Location: McCabe Library
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to McCabe Library for reportedly concerning behavior from an individual not associated with the College. The area was checked with negative results. The information is on file for future reference.
Status: Inactive
Medical Response
Date: Wednesday, November 08, 2017
Time: 04:05 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of a student who had fallen. No further medical treatment was necessary.
Status: Closed
Controlled Substance – Marijuana Possession
Date: Wednesday, November 08, 2017
Time: 04:35 PM
Location: Dana Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety and the Dean’s Office responded to a Swarthmore student’s residence for the report of illegal substances and drug paraphernalia. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Investigation
Suspicious Odor
Date: Friday, November 10, 2017
Time: 12:36 AM
Location: Pittenger Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Pittenger Residence Hall for the reported odor of marijuana. The area was searched with negative results.
Status: Closed
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Friday, November 10, 2017
Time: 01:18 AM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of Swarthmore students participating in a drinking game. The students were identified, and the matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Controlled Substance – Marijuana Possession
Date: Friday, November 10, 2017
Time: 02:04 AM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety detected an odor of marijuana emanating from a room in Wharton Hall. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Friday, November 10, 2017
Time: 10:14 PM
Location: Swarthmore Station (SEPTA)
Synopsis: Public Safety assisted Swarthmore Police in searching for an individual not associated with the College. The individual was found off-campus.
Status: Closed
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Saturday, November 11, 2017
Time: 12:48 AM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for an activated smoke detector. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that a candle activated the detector.
Status: Dean’s referral
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Saturday, November 11, 2017
Time: 10:33 PM
Location: Clothier Fields
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed Swarthmore students drinking alcohol on Clothier Fields. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Medical Response
Date: Sunday, November 12, 2017
Time: 10:10 AM
Location: Lamb-Miller Field House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the field at Lamb-Miller Field House for an injured visitor to campus. No further medical treatment was necessary.
Status: Closed
Suspicious Odor
Date: Sunday, November 12, 2017
Time: 10:46 PM
Location: Mertz Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an unknown odor in Mertz Residence Hall. IT was determined that the odor was burned popcorn.
Status: Closed
Controlled Substance – Marijuana Possession
Date: Monday, November 13, 2017
Time: 12:48 AM
Location: Worth Courtyard
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed five Swarthmore students smoking marijuana. The students were identified, and the matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
