Police Blotter from Swarthmore Police Chief Raymond C. Stufflet - November 25-December 9
November 25-December 9, 2019
Accidents
Nov. 25, 4:30 p.m.: A crash occurred at the intersection of South Chester and Fairview roads when a southbound car came to a stop at the red light and was rear-ended by the car behind it. No injuries, but both cars sustained minor damage.
Dec. 2, 4:44 p.m.: A second crash occurred at the same intersection. This time a northbound car hit a southbound car turning left into the Gulf station. No injuries, but both cars sustained minor damage.
Dec 6: 3 p.m.: A crash occurred at the intersection of North Chester Road and Ogden Avenue. A southbound car on Chester Road struck a westbound car on Ogden as it tried to cross Chester. No injuries, but one car had to be towed.
Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m.: Police were informed of an overnight hit-and-run in the parking lot of 801 Yale Ave. The hit car sustained minor damage. If you have information, please call the Swarthmore Borough Police at 610-543-0123.
Cars Broken Into
Several cars were entered overnight during the weekend of Nov. 29 and 30 and minor items, like spare change, were taken. The incidents occurred on and around Westminster and Cornell avenues. The police encourage everyone to lock their car doors and not to leave any valuables in their cars. Anyone with information: please call the Swarthmore Borough Police at 610-543-0123.
Swarthmorean note: People are reporting on Nextdoor that the problem is continuing, including the area of Strath Haven and Drew Ave. as well as Michigan Ave. (reported 12/12/2019), on Westminster Ave. and School Lane (reported 11/30/2019).
Medical Emergencies
Police responded to ten medical emergencies during this period, assisting medics and the Swarthmore ambulance.
Alarms
Police responded to nine alarm calls including false burglar alarms, fire alarms, and panic alarms.
Preventing Package Theft
The police encourage residents to be alert to people who may be trying to take some of the many packages delivered at this time of year. Please call the police if you have questions.
