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 Hazard
Possession with Intent to Use Drug Paraphernalia
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Time: 10:24 AM
Location: Delta Upsilon (DU) Fraternity House
Synopsis: A Public Safety officer on routine patrol in DU Fraternity House observed fire safety hazards. The officer advised the resident and the matter was addressed. Facilities and the Dean’s Office were advised.
Status: Dean’s referral
Vehicle Collision
Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Time: 03:15 PM
Location: Field House parking lot
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a Swarthmore employee’s vehicle that had been damaged while parked. There were no injuries. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Harassment – Communication/Repeated
Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Time: 11:10 AM
Location: Beardsley Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety officers responded to the report of a College employee who has received a harassing voicemail. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Vehicle Stop
Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Time: 09:12 PM
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety observed a vehicle going too fast and failing to observe a stop sign. The vehicle was stopped and the driver identified as a Swarthmore student. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Noise Complaint
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018
Time: 12:09 AM
Location: Swarthmore SEPTA Station
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the exterior of Alice Paul and David Kemp for a noise complaint. It was determined that three Swarthmore students were shouting and throwing bottles in the SEPTA train station parking lot. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Criminal Mischief
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018
Time: 10:40 AM
Location: Crum Woods
Synopsis: A Public Safety officer on routine patrol in Crum Woods observed graffiti. Facilities and Grounds departments were notified.
Status: Inactive
Investigation of Condition(s)
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Whittier Meeting House
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Whittier Meeting House for the report of unusual activity. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Controlled Substance – Opium, Cocaine Possession
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018
Time: 05:52 PM
Location: Residence hall on campus
Synopsis: Public Safety received information that student is engaged in the use and abuse of controlled substances. The matter is under investigation.
Status: Investigation
Fire Alarm
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018
Time: 08:06 PM
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Alice Paul Residence Hall for an activated fire alarm. It was determined that the alarm was malfunctioning. Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Controlled Substance – Marijuana Possession
Date: Thursday, April 26, 2018
Time: 10:37 PM
Location: Wharton Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Residence Hall for the report of an unknown odor. It was determined that a Swarthmore student was smoking marijuana. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm
Date: Friday, April 27, 2018
Time: 01:06 AM
Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Alice Paul Residence Hall for an activated smoke detector alarm. It was determined that the detector was malfunctioning. Facilities was notified.
Status: Inactive
Disturbance
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2018
Time: 12:05 AM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a non-Swarthmore student who would not a leave a Swarthmore student’s room in Worth Residence Hall. The individual was identified and left campus without incident. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office and Title IX Office.
Status: Title IX referral
Public Safety Assistance
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2018
Time: 06:51 PM
Location: Bond parking lot
Synopsis: Public Safety assisted a visitor to campus with a vehicle that had broken down in Bond Lot.
Status: Closed
Fire Alarm
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2018
Time: 09:01 PM
Location: Parrish Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Parrish Hall for an activated fire alarm. There was smoke but no fire. It was determined that cooking had activated the alarm.
Status: Closed
Controlled Substance – Marijuana Possession
Purchase, Consumption, Possession, or Transportation of Liquor, Malt, or Brewed Beverages
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2018
Time: 11:28 PM
Location: Willets Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. It was determined that the student had consumed alcohol and edible marijuana. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Fire Alarm
Date: Sunday, April 29, 2018
Time: 10:19 PM
Location: Worth Residence Hall
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a fire alarm in Worth Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that smoking activated the alarm. During the alarm, Swarthmore students were not evacuating the building. The matter was referred to the Dean’s Office.
Status: Dean’s referral
Investigation of Vehicle(s)
Date: Sunday, April 29, 2018
Time: 11:30 PM
Location: Wharton parking lot
Synopsis: Public Safety responded to Wharton Lot for the report of unknown individuals inside of a parked vehicle. The individuals were identified as a Swarthmore student and their guest.
Status: Closed
