Meth, Marijuana Arrest In Traffic Stop: Lower Makefield Crimes

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

These are the criminal incidents:

July 8

ATTEMPTED RETAIL THEFT — 600 block of Heacock Road at McCaffrey’s Food Market, reported at 11:47 a.m. The complainant reported a retail theft in progress. A man entered the store and attempted to remove $649.31 worth of merchandise without paying. He was confronted by employees and left the cart. He fled in an Acura MDX. An investigation is ongoing.

FRAUD — 500 block of West Trenton Avenue at CVS, reported at 5 p.m. The complainant reported being contacted by someone claiming to be from their bank stating their account was compromised and they had to send $500 through “Pay it Here” service at the CVS.

July 7

RETAIL THEFT — 600 block of Heacock Road at McCaffrey’s, reported at 3 p.m. The manager reported that on June 19 a man entered the store and removed $386.43 worth of energy drinks without paying.

July 3

FRAUD:

• 400 block of Ramsey Road, reported at 12:02 p.m. The complainant reported that someone claiming to be from their bank requested that a temporary account be created and they transfer $18,000 to the temporary account. The transaction was flagged by the complainant’s bank. No monetary loss at this time.

• 600 block of Friar Drive, reported at 1:25 p.m. The complainant reported that someone gained access to their Amazon account and ordered $30 worth of merchandise.

DRUG ARREST — West Trenton Avenue and Plaza Boulevard, reported at 4:02 p.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. A further investigation led to the arrest of the 47-year-old male driver from Levittown and the 48-year-old female passenger from Lower Makefield Township for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. They were taken into police custody.

PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS:

• 900 block of Stony Hill Road at Shady Brook Farm, reported at 10:07 p.m. Police were on scene for a security detail and were advised of individuals who had returned and were causing a disturbance after being removed. The 23-year-old man from Levittown was cited for Public Drunkenness.

• 900 block of Stony Hill Road at Shady Brook Farm, reported at 9:30 p.m. Police were on scene for a security detail and were advised of an intoxicated subject. The 22-year-old man from Langhorne was cited for Public Drunkenness.