Police Blotter from Swarthmore Police Chief Raymond C. Stufflet - December 30, 2019 - January 13, 2020

December 30, 2019 - January 13, 2020

Driving Under the Influence

Jan. 2, 9:18 p.m.: Police were on routine patrol near Swarthmore and S. Morton avenues when they saw a Ford Explorer driving north on Swarthmore Avenue. One officer heard a loud screech coming from the car, which was smoking and driving without a front tire. The police stopped the car and asked the driver for her license. She seemed impaired, so officers asked her to perform several field sobriety tests, which she was not able to complete. The driver was then placed under arrest for violating Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3802: driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. Charges are pending in Crum Lynne District Court.

Cars Broken Into

Jan. 10: Officers received a report of a car that had been broken into on 500 block of Walnut Lane. Change, keys, and a jacket had been taken from the unlocked car. If you have information, please contact the Swarthmore Police Department at 610-543-0123.

Medical Emergencies

Police responded to 16 medical emergencies, assisting medics and the Swarthmore ambulance.

Alarms

Police responded to 16 alarm calls, including false burglar alarms, fire alarms, and panic alarms.