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: Wednesday, February 07, 2018
Time: 06:02 PM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: While on patrol in Parrish Hall, Public Safety discovered vandalism in multiple areas of the building. EVS was notified and the matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Investigation of Person(s)
Date: Friday, February 09, 2018
Time: 08:46 AM
Location: Morganwood Development
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report regarding an unknown individual entering a residence in the Morganwood Development. Investigation determined that the individual had permission from the homeowner to enter the residence.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Friday, February 09, 2018
Time: 03:07 PM
Location: Intercultural Center
Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police, and an ambulance responded to the Intercultural Center for the report of an ill individual. The individual was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Friday, February 09, 2018
Time: 09:27 PM
Location: PPR Apartments
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the PPR Apartments for an activated fire alarm. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that cooking activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Controlled Substance – Marijuana Possession
Date: Saturday, February 10, 2018
Time: 12:54 AM
Location: The Barn
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report from Swarthmore Police Department that Swarthmore Police responded to off-campus housing for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student had been smoking marijuana. The student was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment, and the matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, February 10, 2018
Time: 05:34 AM
Location: David Kemp Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to David Kemp Residence Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that a humidifier activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Saturday, February 10, 2018
Time: 05:34 PM
Location: Delmont Laboratories
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to assist Swarthmore Police Department with an admission to the Delmont Laboratories.
Status: Closed
Medical Response
Date: Sunday, February 11, 2018
Time: 04:08 PM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Clothier Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. The student was evaluated and transported to their residence hall.
Status: Closed
Reckless Drivers
Date: Sunday, February 11, 2018
Time: 08:27 PM
Location: Parrish East
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed two vehicles driving at excessive speeds on campus. Swarthmore Police responded and the owners of the vehicles were identified; they left campus without incident.
Status: Closed
