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Former Calvin College safety officer faces charge for reckless use of gun

The Kent County Prosecutors Office has filed a misdemeanor charge of reckless use of firearm against the former Calvin College Campus Safety Patrol Supervisor. 

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The Kent County Prosecutors Office has filed a misdemeanor charge of reckless use of firearm against the former Calvin College Campus Safety Patrol Supervisor.

The incident happened November of last year. The Prosecutor's Office says that Lee Swafford is charged with the misdemeanor, he could be sentenced to 90 days in jail and/or a $500 fine.

The Prosecutor's Office says that Calvin College administration contact the Grand Rapids Police Department about the incident, which happened during the college's Thanksgiving break.

According to a news release from the Prosecutor's Office, the incident involved Swafford and a non-student pedestrian who was walking across campus. No shots were fired and no one was injured.

Calvin College fired Swafford after the incident.

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