The Swatter: September 10 – September 17

September 17, 2018

Disturbance

Dating Violence

Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Time: 12:52 AM

Location: Merz Residence Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a disturbance between two Swarthmore students in Mertz Residence Hall. The students were identified. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.

Status: Dean’s Referral

Fire Alarm

Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Time: 2:01 PM

Location: Worth Residence Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to a fire alarm at Worth Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that the smoke detector had malfunctioned.

Status: Closed

Fire Alarm

Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Time: 3:53 PM

Location: Mary Lyon

Synopsis: Public Safety, Facilities, Swarthmore Police Department and Fire Department responded to a fìre alarm at Mary Lyon 1. There was no smoke or fire. lt was determined that the smoke detector had malfunctioned.

Status: Closed

Elevator/Lift Problem

Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2018

Time: 7:05 PM

Location: Danawell Residence Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to the Danawell Residence Hall for the report of an individual inside an elevator that was malfunctioning. The individual was extricated.

Status: Closed

Fire Alarm

Fire Hazard

Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018

Time: 12:52 PM

Location: PPR Apartments

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of a fìre alarm in PPR Apartments. There was no smoke or fire. It was determined that a candle was lit in a residence. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.

Status: Dean’s Referral

Medical Emergency

Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018

Time: 9:12 AM

Location: PPR Apartments – Exterior

Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to the exterior of PPR Apartments for the report of an ill Swarthmore College visitor. The individual was evaluated and transported to the hospital for further treatment.

Status: Closed

Investigation of Person(s)

Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018

Time: 11:28 PM

Location: Pearson Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an unwelcomed conversation between a College employee and a visitor on campus. Matter under investigation.

Status: Investigation

Accident

Date: Thursday, September 13, 2018

Time: 2:24 PM

Location: Off-Campus Location

Synopsis: Public Safety received a report of a College owned vehicle involved a vehicle accident off campus. There were no injuries.

Status: Closed

Vehicle Accident

Date: Friday, September 14, 2018

Time: 2:10 PM

Location: Bond Visitors and Faculty/Staff Lot

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a vehicle accident involving a College owned vehicle. There were no injuries.

Status: Closed

Dorm Room Smoke Detector Alarm

Date: Friday, September 14, 2018

Time: 9:49 PM

Location: Wharton Residence Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to a smoke detector alarm in Pittenger Residence Hall. There was no smoke or fire. lt was determined that the cause for the alarm was a blow dryer.

Status: Closed

Medical Response

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018

Time: 6:40 AM

Location: Willets Residence Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety, Swarthmore Police and Ambulance responded to Willets Residence Hall for the report of an ill Swarthmore student. The student was evaluated and transported to the hospital for further treatment.

Status: Closed

Police Incident

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018

Time: 8:44 AM

Location: Benjamin West House

Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety discovered an unknown vehicle parked in the Bond Lot with an occupant in the car. Swarthmore Police were notified. The individual was identifìed and left campus without incident.

Status: Closed

Fire Hazard

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018

Time: 12:59 PM

Location: Alice Paul Residence Hall

Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety found incense burning in students room in Alice Paul Residence Hall. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.

Status: Dean’s Referral

Pur., Con., Poss., Tran., Liq., Malt Brew

Date: Sunday, September 16, 2018

Time: 12:57 AM

Location: Wharton Residence Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an intoxicated Swarthmore student in Wharton Residence Hall. The student was evaluated and further treatment was not necessary. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.

Status: Dean’s Referral

Investigation of Condition(s)

Date: Sunday, September 16, 2018

Time: 9:52 AM

Location: Martin Biological Lab

Synopsis: While on patrol, Public Safety discovered an alarm sounding in Martin Biological Lab. Faculty were notified.

Status: Closed

Fondling

Date: Saturday, September 15, 2018

Time: 11:07 PM

Location: David Kemp Residence Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety received information that a student was inappropriately touched in David Kemp Residence Hall. Matter has been referred to the Title IX Office

Status: Title IX Referral

Pur., Con., Poss., Tran., Liq., Malt Brew

Date: Sunday, September 16, 2018

Time: 2:12 AM

Location: Worth Residence Hall

Synopsis: Public Safety responded to the report of an intoxicated Swarthmore student in Worth Residence Hall. The student was evaluated and no further treatment necessary. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.

Status: Dean’s Referral

Fire Alarm

Fire Hazard

Date: Sunday, September 16, 2018

Time: 3:04 AM

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 a student was smoking in their room. Matter referred to the Dean’s office.

Status: Closed

Laura Wagner

Laura '20 is from Dover, Delaware. She is in the honors program studying political science and economics. Outside of the classroom and the newsroom, her interests include running, politics, and really good books.

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