The Swatter: August 7 – August 14

August 16, 2017
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Editor’s note: This article was initially published in The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore’s online, daily newspaper founded in Fall 1996. As of Fall 2018, the DG has merged with The Phoenix. See the about page to read more about the DG.

Accident
Date: Monday, August 7, 2017
Time: 8:19 AM
Location: Fieldhouse Lane
Synopsis: Public Safety and Swarthmore Police Department responded to a vehicle accident on Fieldhouse Lane. There were no injuries. A light pole was knocked down and the area was secured. 
Status: Law Enforcement Referral

Suspicious Odor
Date: Monday, August 7, 2017
Time: 10:59 AM
Location: Swarthmore College Campus
Synopsis: Public Safety and Facilities responded to a college owned property for the report of the odor of gas. The area was checked with negative results. 
Status: Closed

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Assist to Other Police Department
Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2017
Time: 9:26 PM
Location: Off Campus Location
Synopsis: Public Safety assisted Swarthmore Police with traffic control at the Roundabout on Chester Road. After the completion of the construction work, normal traffic patterns resumed. 
Status: Closed

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