A car overturned on Swarthmore Avenue during the December 16 snowstorm.

A car driving east on Dartmouth Avenue stopped at the stop sign at Swarthmore Avenue and then attempted to turn right. Meanwhile, a second car, driving north on Swarthmore Avenue, tried to turn left onto Dartmouth Avenue and struck the first car. No one was hurt, but both cars had to be towed.

Two cars were driving south on South Chester Road approaching Fairview Road when the front car stopped for the red traffic light. The second car failed to stop in time and hit the first car. No one was hurt, and both cars were driven from the scene.

A resident of the 600 block of North Chester Road called the police because they saw two men inside the resident’s cars. The men were of unknown race and wearing dark clothing, and were last seen entering a white sedan and driving toward Baltimore Pike. Nothing was taken, and no damage occurred. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Swarthmore Borough Police.

Several cars were broken into on the nights of September 30, October 2, and October 9 on the 100 block of Guernsey Road, the 600 block of Parrish Road, the 300 block of Elm Avenue, the 300 block of Maple Avenue, and the 200 block of Benjamin West Avenue. Change and small items were taken. Residents are reminded to lock their cars.

Officers met with a resident who reported that his car, parked in the driveway of a house in the 500 block of Walnut Lane, had been broken into earlier that morning. A white female had been seen walking up the driveway, entering the car, and removing unknown items.

Officers met with a resident who reported that his car, parked in the driveway of a house in the 500 block of Walnut Lane, had been broken into earlier that morning. A white female had been seen walking up the driveway, entering the car, and removing unknown items.

Two cars were driving north on South Chester Road approaching Yale Avenue. When the front car stopped, the driver of the second car decided to pass on the left. The passing car struck the stopped car, causing minor damage to both vehicles. No one was hurt, and both cars were driven from the scene.

The police department received several reports of thefts of yard signs. Between June 24 - 28, several residents had “Black Lives Matter” signs removed from their property. Police are investigating and have identified a person of interest. Please call 911 to report similar incidents. And on July 1, at 4:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 300 block of N. Princeton Ave to investigate a burglary. The front door had been forced open, but no one was on the premises. Police are investigating.

A strong storm ripped a large branch from a tree onto a car driving on N. Chester Road between Elm and Ogden avenues. The driver escaped uninjured through the window. The car’s windshield, roof, and side mirrors were slightly damaged. Once the branch was disentangled from dangling electric wires, the car was towed from the scene.

A resident complained that their car, parked in the unit block of S. Chester Road, had been hit overnight. The front quarter panel was damaged, but the car could still be driven. The driver who did the damage left a phone number, but the owner of the damaged car had trouble reaching them. Eventually, however, the two parties connected.

Mayor Marty Spiegel swore in the newest member of the Swarthmore Borough Police Department, Marc Mattioli. A resident of Ridley Township, Mattioli was hired as a part-time officer. He is a graduate of the Delaware County Municipal Police Academy and is completing a bachelor’s degree at West Chester University.

Mayor Marty Spiegel swore in the newest member of the Swarthmore Borough Police Department, Marc Mattioli. A resident of Ridley Township, Mattioli was hired as a part-time officer. He is a graduate of the Delaware County Municipal Police Academy and is completing a bachelor’s degree at West Chester University.

Mayor Marty Spiegel swore in the newest member of the Swarthmore Borough Police Department, Marc Mattioli. A resident of Ridley Township, Mattioli was hired as a part-time officer. He is a graduate of the Delaware County Municipal Police Academy and is completing a bachelor’s degree at West Chester University.

A car heading west on Ogden Avenue tried to cross N. Chester Road when it hit a car heading south on N. Chester Road, causing minor damage. No one was hurt.

Two cars on Baltimore Pike were stopped at the light at Riverview, one behind the other. When the light turned green, the driver of the second car took his foot off the brake, hitting the car in front. No one was hurt, and both cars were able to be driven from the scene.

Two cars on Baltimore Pike were stopped at the light at Riverview, one behind the other. When the light turned green, the driver of the second car took his foot off the brake, hitting the car in front. No one was hurt, and both cars were able to be driven from the scene.

A car driving east on Elm Avenue tried to cross N. Chester Road when it was hit in the driver’s-side door by a car heading north on N. Chester Road. No one was injured, and neither vehicle needed to be towed.

Several unlocked cars were broken into around the 300 block of Rutgers Avenue and the 400 block of Harvard Avenue during the night of Saturday, Dec. 28 into Sunday, Dec. 29.

Several unlocked cars were broken into around the 300 block of Rutgers Avenue and the 400 block of Harvard Avenue during the night of Saturday, Dec. 28 into Sunday, Dec. 29.