Assault At Middle School, Car Stolen At Gas Station: Lower Makefield Crimes

LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — The Lower Makefield Township Police Department has released its blotter of criminal incidents for the past week.

These are the criminal incidents:

Feb. 19

IDENTITY THEFT — 2300 block of Lakeview Drive, reported at 9:26 a.m. The complainant reported an unknown person(s) used their information to purchase $1,000 worth of Dell computer equipment.

THEFTS:

• 800 block of Big Oak Road at Charles Boehm, reported at 9:46 a.m. The complainant reported the theft of a mountain bike. An investigation is ongoing.
• 500 block of South Dove Road, reported at 4:25 p.m. The complainant reported the theft of $1,310 worth of money orders while in transit. An investigation is ongoing.

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY ARREST — Unit block of Oxford Valley Road at Sunoco, reported at 1:24 p.m. Police on patrol received an alert for a stolen vehicle at the gas station. Further investigation led to the arrest of a 39-year-old male driver from Philadelphia for Receiving Stolen Property, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He was taken into police custody. He was arraigned by Judge Kronnagel and released on $5,000 unsecured bail.

Feb. 17

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF — 1400 block of River Road, reported at 3:06 p.m. The complainant reported that an unknown person(s) threw a rock at their mailbox on Feb. 16. The incident was caught on surveillance.

Feb. 16

RETAIL THEFT — 1600 block of Big Oak Road at Shop Rite, reported at 8:22 p.m. The manager reported a retail theft in progress. Upon police arrival, the suspect was exiting the store with stolen merchandise and fled on foot in the parking lot. Police gave chase and were able to detain the 49-year-old township woman. She was taken into police custody for taking $112.26 worth of merchandise without paying. She was charged with Retail Theft and Methamphetamine. She was arraigned by Judge Gallagher and sent to BCCF in lieu of $20,000 with 10 percent bail.

Feb. 15

CRIMINAL TRESPASS — Unit block of Fairway Drive, reported at 12:09 p.m. Police responded to the report of a disorderly female who entered the residence and was recording without permission, while attempting to locate her juvenile daughter who was not on the scene. The 46-year-old Langhorne woman was cited for Criminal Trespass, Disorderly Conduct, and Harassment.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT — West Trenton Avenue and Plaza Boulevard, reported at 2:39 p.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery of a small amount of marijuana. The 26-year-old male driver from Trenton, N.J., was cited for Disorderly Conduct.

Feb. 14

WANTED PERSON — Yardley Road and Stacy Drive, reported at 3:23 p.m. Police on patrol received an LPR hit on a vehicle in the area. A records check revealed the 34-year-old male driver from Morrisville was wanted out of Lancaster County. He was taken into police custody.

SIMPLE ASSAULT — 1500 block of Derbyshire Road at Penn Wood Middle School, reported at 10:57 a.m. Police responded to the report of an assault that took place between known parties. Video surveillance captured the incident. The 31-year-old woman from Croydon was charged with Simple Assault, Harassment, and Disorderly Conduct. A warrant was issued for her arrest.

Feb. 13

FRAUD — 100 block of Glen Valley Road, reported at 4:20 p.m. The complainant reported their laptop froze while utilizing it, and a window popped up advising them to call, who they believed to be Microsoft. During this phone call, the victim disclosed personal information and allowed remote access to their computer. $48,000 was transferred out of the victim’s bank account. The investigation is ongoing.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT — Big Oak Road and Oxford Valley Road, reported at 4:46 p.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery of a small amount of marijuana. The 24-year-old female driver from Ewing, N.J., was cited for Disorderly Conduct.

Feb. 12

IDENTITY THEFT — 1200 block of Linden Avenue, reported at 8:53 a.m. The complainant reported that an unknown person opened credit cards in their name and made a purchase of $1,909.13. An investigation is ongoing.

RETAIL THEFT — 900 block of Vansant Drive at Wegmans, reported at 1:52 p.m. Loss Prevention PM. Loss Prevention detained a 65-year-old township man for taking $85 worth of merchandise. After a short time, the male became uncooperative and fled in a red Mercedes. Police located the vehicle and performed a traffic stop. The man was taken into police custody for Retail Theft and Receiving Stolen Property. He was transported back to Headquarters and processed.