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Emergency Incidents
Domestic dispute at Venus Dry Cleaners
Domestic Dispute
S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible domestic disturbance involving a man and a woman near a dry cleaning business on South Chester Road, with no weapon reported.
Domestic dispute at South Chester Road business
Domestic Dispute
S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible domestic dispute between a man and a woman near a business on South Chester Road, with no weapon reported.
Domestic dispute at South Chester Road cleaners
Domestic Dispute
S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible domestic disturbance involving a man and a woman near a business on South Chester Road, with mention of an unknown weapon.
Child running in parking lot with adult at Goodwill
Suspicious Condition
S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a store parking lot on South Chester Road for a report of a young child running around with an adult male in a suspicious situation.
Officer assists woman seeking crash information
Traffic
S Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer made contact with a woman near South Chester Road regarding a possible accident and her need for accident information.
Bicycle theft reported at Swarthmore College
Theft Report
Benjamin West House, Visitor's Center Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible bicycle theft at a residence hall at Swarthmore College, where a complainant in the lobby said a bicycle was taken about two weeks ago.
Bicycle reported stolen from college visitor center
Theft Report
Benjamin West House, Visitor's Center Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, a bicycle theft was reported at a Swarthmore College location near North Chester Road. The complainant reportedly discovered the bike was taken about two weeks ago and was waiting in the lobby.
Person injured in fall at elementary school
Medical Emergency
7th Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance 67 was dispatched to a possible fall at Grace Park Elementary School near West 7th Avenue in Ridley Township.
Suspicious youth reported at college parish hall
Suspicious Activity
College Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious person near a college campus on College Avenue. The person was described as a young male wearing a (description withheld) and (description withheld), last seen walking around the area.
Driver flees traffic stop near Swarthmore train station
Traffic
Chester Rd & Rutgers Av, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer attempted to stop a silver Nissan Altima near South Chester Road and the train station. The vehicle reportedly did not stop, picked up speed, and the pursuit was terminated before it turned onto Rutgers Avenue in the Swarthmore area.
64-year-old man with chest pain and breathing trouble
Medical Emergency
Schoolside Ln, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency at a home on Schoolside Lane for a 64-year-old man with chest pain and breathing difficulty. A family member reported that the man has dementia.
Person injured after a fall near Yale Avenue in Swarthmore
Medical Emergency
Yale Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance was dispatched to a possible fall near Yale Avenue in Swarthmore Borough.
Road closure on Bailey Road causing delays
Road Closure
Union Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road closure on Bailey Road between Lake and Union, with expected delays until around 1600 hours.
Minor crash involving school bus and parked vehicle
Traffic
Drew Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported minor vehicle crash near Drew Avenue in Swarthmore involving a school bus and a parked vehicle, with no injuries reported and both vehicles still on scene.
Person yelling for help in middle of Chester Road
Suspicious Person
N Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a suspicious man walking in the middle of the street near North Chester Road, yelling for help and later moving toward North Strafford Avenue.
Person having trouble breathing at industrial site
Medical Emergency
School Ln, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a business on School Lane in Swarthmore Borough for a reported medical emergency involving someone having trouble breathing.
Automatic fire alarm on Dartmouth Avenue
Fire
Dartmouth Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible automatic fire alarm at a building near Dartmouth Avenue in Swarthmore Borough.
Automatic fire alarm on Dartmouth Avenue
Fire
Dartmouth Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible automatic fire alarm at a building on Dartmouth Avenue in Swarthmore Borough.
Alarm sounding at business on Dartmouth Avenue
Break-In
Dartmouth Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were sent to investigate a reported alarm at a business near Dartmouth Avenue and Eaton Street in Swarthmore. A passerby reported hearing an alarm and possibly seeing strobe lights, but the alarm type was unclear.
Alarm sounding at Dartmouth Avenue residence
Break-In
Dartmouth Ave, Swarthmore, PA 19081
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a possible unattended alarm incident near Dartmouth Avenue after a passerby reported an alarm sounding and the caller was no longer at the location.
