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.
Fire Alarm
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Time: 05:47 AM
Location: Roberts Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Roberts Residence Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. The cause for the alarm was undetermined; Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Time: 06:34 AM
Location: Roberts Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Roberts Residence Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the smoke detector was malfunctioning; Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Investigation
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Time: 08:50 AM
Location: Swarthmore Friends Meetinghouse
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the meetinghouse for the report of an unknown item on the playground. It was determined that the item was a board game; it was placed in lost-and-found.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018
Time: 07:40 PM
Location: Cornell Library
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Cornell Library for reported heating issues. Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Time: 08:02 AM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for an activated smoke detector. There was no smoke or fire. The cause for the alarm is undetermined; Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Theft/Interior/Buildings
Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Time: 01:16 PM
Location: Beardsley Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety received a report about the theft of a camera from Beardsley Hall. The value of the camera is $347.00. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Medical Response
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 10:59 AM
Location: Trotter Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Trotter Hall for the report of an injured Swarthmore employee. The individual was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 10:01 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. The cause of the alarm could not be determined; Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 10:58 PM
Location: Danawell Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Danawell Residence Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. While investigating the alarm, officers detected an odor of marijuana but were unable to locate the source.
Status: Inactive
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 11:02 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. The cause of the alarm could not be determined; Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Possession with Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia
Suspicious Odor
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
Time: 11:12 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Worth Residence Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was no smoke or fire. While investigating the alarm, drug paraphernalia was found in a residence. The items were confiscated.
Status: Dean’s referral
Collision
Date: Friday, February 23, 2018
Time: 07:04 PM
Location: Parrish East Circle
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish East Circle for the report of a vehicle collision involving a College-owned vehicle. There were no injuries.
Status: Closed
Intrusion Alarm
Date: Saturday, February 24, 2018
Time: 12:06 AM
Location: Clothier Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to an intrusion alarm in Essie Mae’s snack bar. The area was searched with negative results. Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Noise Complaint
Date: Saturday, February 24, 2018
Time: 02:43 AM
Location: PPR Apartments
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to PPR Apartments for a noise complaint. The area was searched with negative results.
Status: Inactive
Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Saturday, February 24, 2018
Time: 09:24 AM
Location: Chester Road
Synopsis: Public Safety assisted Swarthmore Police Department with an ill individual on Chester Road. The individual was transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Status: Closed
Investigation of Vehicle(s)
Date: Saturday, February 24, 2018
Time: 05:15 PM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an unknown vehicle parked at Parrish Hall. The vehicle and its occupants were identified and left campus without incident.
Status: Closed
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Sunday, February 25, 2018
Time: 12:32 AM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for the report of an intoxicated Swarthmore student. The individual did not require further medical attention. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Noise Complaint
Date: Sunday, February 25, 2018
Time: 02:40 AM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a noise complaint in the driveway of Willets Residence Hall, at the rear of Mephistos Lounge. The area was searched with negative results.
Status: Closed
