Crime Report


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9-1-10

THEFT – 1100 block Yardley Rd reported at 7:40PM. A detached shed was forcibly entered sometime during the week. A mountain bike and circular saw were taken.

8-30-10

DUI ARREST – Heacock Rd and Stony Hill Rd at 10:23PM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle had been involved in an accident and the 36 year old female driver was operating the vehicle under the influence.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – 1900 block Woodside Rd at the Garden of Reflection at 8:06PM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. The 17 year old male driver drove the vehicle onto the grassy area and sidewalk area of the memorial, causing some damage. The juvenile will be cited for motor vehicle violations and disorderly conduct.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – 1100 block Dickenson Dr reported at 5:21PM. Resident reported a small hole in a fence causing about $100 in damage.

8-29-10

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – Lindenhurst Rd and Twining Rd at 9:44PM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery of a small amount of marijuana. Both juveniles to be cited and parents were notified.

RETAIL THEFT – 500 block W. Trenton Ave at the CVS, reported at 8:11AM. An employee reported that 3 cartons of cigarettes with a total value of $188.00 were taken.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – 600 block Fox Hollow Rd reported at 1:30AM. A mailbox and some solar lights were vandalized causing about $200 in damage.

8-28-10

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – Unit block Wilbur Rd reported at 10:07AM. Eggs were thrown at the residence and a car causing about $200 in damage.

DISORDELRY CONDUCT – Oxford Valley Rd at US Route 1 at 12:29PM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation revealed that the 29 year old male driver was in possession of a small amount of marijuana.

DRUG ARREST – Unit block Oxford Valley Rd at the Shell Station at 5:36PM. Police on patrol investigated a suspicious occupied vehicle at this location. Further investigation revealed that the 39 year old female occupant was in possession of drug paraphernalia and narcotics that included cocaine and prescription type pills.

8-27-10

THEFT – 900 block Roelofs Rd reported at 5:05AM. The resident found a briefcase on their front lawn on Duchess Dr. The owner resides on Roelofs and said that the briefcase was taken from the open garage overnight.

8-26-10

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:

1500 block Silo Rd reported at 6:55AM. Someone drew sexual pictures and comments in chalk on a driveway surface and the bike path.

2000 block Yardley Rd reported at 5:45PM. A mailbox was damaged overnight; the homeowner heard a noise at 2:00AM.

DRUG ARREST – 1600 block Kohl’s Dept Store at 9:00AM. Police executed an arrest warrant and the 24 year old male and 23 year old female were taken into custody in the parking lot. The defendant’s vehicle was also towed.

THEFT – 900 block Randolph Dr reported at 2:18PM. Resident reports that a UPS delivered package valued at $80 was taken.

8-24-10

BURGLARY & SEXUAL ASSUALT ARREST – 1000 block Stony Hill Rd at the Hampton Inn, reported at 6:37PM. The female victim reported being assaulted by a known person to her. The male defendant was arrested at his LMT residence and processed and sent to Bucks County Prison on $75,000 bail.

THEFT – 500 block Winchester Rd reported at 4:08PM. Resident reported that miscellaneous items totaling $25 were taken from the vehicle overnight.

8-23-10

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY – 400 block Keating Rd reported at 9:35PM. The resident reported that between 8:40AM and 9:20PM this date someone entered the residence via a cellar window. Taken were jewelry and a safe which contained cash, coins, jewelry and personal papers. The loss is estimated at about $25,000.

THEFT – 600 block Leslie Ln reported at 8:16AM. Taken from a vehicle overnight were a hand bag and a wallet. Also taken from a garage were 2 cases of beer, 2 bottle of Vodka and a set of golf clubs. The loss is estimated at about $2,688.00.

DRUG ARREST – Unit block Oxford Valley Rd at the Shell Station at 12:06PM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations and further investigation led to the arrest of the one of the male occupants. He was in possession of drug paraphernalia and heroin.

8-22-10

THEFT – River Rd at the St. Ignatius Cemetery, reported at 1:05PM. Decorative bricks valued at about $40 were taken from a gravesite sometime since 7/15/10.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – 600 block Leslie Ln reported at 12:23AM. Police responded to a call of a disorderly / intoxicated person at a residence. The male subject was transported to the hospital and non-traffic citations were issued.

8-20-10

THEFTS:

1100 block Irving Rd reported at 6:00PM. Resident reported that an Ipod was taken from the vehicle overnight.

1010 Stony Hill Rd reported at 1:22PM. An employee of a business reported that an Ipod valued at $880 was taken from the work place.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – 1000 block Meridian Way reported at 8:28PM. A vehicle’s paint was scratched and the body was dented.

8-19-10
THEFT – 1800 block Makefield Rd reported at 10:39AM. Two BMX style bicycles were taken from an unlocked garage.

ATTEMPTED THEFT – 1600 block S. Crescent Blvd reported at 11:48AM. The vehicle was entered overnight and ransacked, but nothing appears to be missing.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – 1500 block Clark Dr reported at 2:16PM. The residence was egged overnight.

SOLICITATION – 1000 block Garey Dr reported at 6:37PM. Police investigated three males ranging in age from 24 to 26 that were soliciting without a permit. The three males were located and issued citations.

DRUG ARREST – 200 block Oxford Valley Rd at 10:36PM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the 18 year old and 14 year old being cited for the possession of marijuana and alcohol. Parent notification made by police and both subjects to be cited.

8-18-10

THEFTS:

1700 block S. Crescent Blvd reported at 8:47AM. A cell phone valued at $50 was taken from the vehicle overnight.

300 block Ramsey Rd reported at 11:53AM. A GPS, Ipod and vehicle registration with a total value of $500 were taken from the vehicle overnight.

ATTEMPTED THEFT – 800 block Duchess Dr reported at 8:40AM. The vehicle was entered overnight and ransacked, nothing appears to be missing.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – 1600 block Langhorne-Yardley Rd at the CVS, reported at 4:28PM. Police responded to the report of a fight in progress in the parking lot. On arrival the two male combatants were located and both were cited for disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and underage drinking.

8-17-10

WEAPONS ARREST – Hidden Pond Dr and Stony Hill Rd at 11:10AM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the confiscation of a prohibited offensive weapon from the 40 year old male driver. A records check of the driver also showed he was wanted on a warrant out of Philadelphia.

THEFT – Unit block Kenmore Dr reported at 4:45PM. Overnight someone siphoned gasoline from the vehicle and also damaged the door to the gas tank intake causing about $48 in damage.

THEFT – 1500 block Yardley Rd reported at 1:10AM. The resident reported that a bicycle, a copper Trek 10 speed was taken.

8-16-10

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – 800 block Weber Dr reported at 1:13PM. A mailbox valued at $200 was vandalized overnight.

THEFT – 700 block W. Melissa Cir reported at 6:53PM. Resident reported that between 8/13 and 8/15 someone removed a deer statue valued at $500 from the front porch.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – 1100 block Bancroft Ln reported at 3:44AM. Resident reported that an ex-boyfriend, age 23 was observed carrying a bat and letting the air of the tires of the resident’s vehicle. The male fled the scene and was contacted by police and a citation to be issued.

8-15-10

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF - To Mailboxes and reported at various times and damage value is between $100 to $200:

300 block Ramsey Rd.

400 block Ramsey Rd – Two incidents.

900 block Weber Dr – Three incidents.

500 block Countess Dr.

Note: Several persons in dark clothing and one carrying a knap sack were observed by a resident on Weber Drive at about 10:31 knocking down mailboxes.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – 200 block W. Ferry Rd reported at 12:37PM. Someone smashed the windshield to the vehicle overnight.

THEFT – 2000 block Woodland Dr reported at 4:20PM. Sometime overnight solar lawn lights with a value of $50 were taken.

8-13-10

COMMERCIAL BURGLARY – 1600 block Big Oak Rd at Michael’s Jewelers, reported at 3:51AM. Police were advised of fire alarm activation at this location and responded with the fire department. There was smoke inside the business from a saw that was used to attempt to enter a safe. A rear door was found forced open; it appears that the attempt to take merchandise was foiled. A computer was taken from the premises. Police are investigating.

If anyone has information pertaining to this incident and observed any suspicious activity during the evening hours of 8-12 into 8-13-10, please contact the Lower Makefield Twp Police Department Detective Division at 215-493-4055.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – 500 block Long Acre Ln reported at 9:17AM. Eggs were thrown at the residence overnight and an exploded beer bottle was in the mailbox.

8-12-10

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY – 1000 block Countess Dr reported at 1:00PM. Police responded to an audible burglar alarm at this location and upon investigation a rear door was found forced open. The residence was checked by police and no suspect(s) were found. The surrounding area of the home was checked. It appears nothing was taken from the residence.

If anyone has information pertaining to this incident and observed any suspicious activity during the day at about 1:00PM in the area of Oxford Valley Rd and Countess Drive, please contact the Lower Makefield Twp Police Department Detective Division at

215-493-4055.

RECOVERED PROPERTY – 1500 block River Rd reported at 10:00AM. A resident reported finding black & silver boys mountain bicycle. The bike is in the police custody.

THEFT – Unit block Wilbur Dr reported at 12:15PM. A rubber mat valued at $50 was taken from the bed of a pick up truck overnight.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF (Graffiti) reported at various times:

Dolington Rd and Hilltop Ln – Traffic control sign spray painted with black paint.

300 block Oxford Valley Rd - Traffic control light post spray painted with white paint.

Oxford Valley Rd and Stony Hill Rd – Traffic control light post spray painted with white paint.

DUI and ACCIDENT – SR-332 and Creamery Rd at 5:55PM. Police responded to a two car accident with the Yardley-Makefield Fire Company. One driver had to be extricated from their vehicle and had injuries. Further investigation by police revealed that the driver of the striking vehicle was driving under the influence.

8-12-10

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – Heacock Rd and Covington Rd at 12:19AM. Police stopped a vehicle for violations and further investigation revealed that the 21 year old female occupant and the 25 year old male occupant were in possession of a small amount of marijuana and paraphernalia. Both to be charged with non-traffic citations.

8-11-10

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:

1600 block Powderhorn Dr reported at 10:33AM. A mailbox valued at $350 was damaged.

900 block Kathy Dr reported at 1:18PM. A vehicle was keyed overnight.

1000 block S. Kimbles Rd reported at 1:28PM. A mailbox was damaged overnight.

8-10-10

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:

600 block Kathy Dr reported at 7:17PM. Sometime between 8:00PM on 8/9 and 5:45PM on 8/10, someone scratched “KKK” into the driver’s side door of the owner’s vehicle.

1300 block Brentwood Rd reported at 9:49PM. Four white male teens were observed operating a silver or blue sedan (4 door), and then smashed a mailbox with a baseball bat.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY – 200 block River Rd reported at 2:46PM. Victim reported finding the residence unlocked and drawers inside had been gone through. At this time a men’s platinum wedding band valued at $400, a CD box valued at $200 and $200 in foreign currency is missing.

8-9-10

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – 300 block Ramsey Rd reported at 11:21PM. The mailbox valued at $60 was damaged.

FRAUD – 1400 block Merrick Rd reported at 3:30PM. Someone used the complainants Discover card for unauthorized purchases totaling $225.

THEFT – 1500 block Big Oak Rd at the Super Fresh Supermarket, reported at 5:11PM. The victim reported having her wallet taken while at the Super Fresh.

8/8/10

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY – 1000 block Buckingham Way reported at 7:52PM. Resident reports that a Trek road bicycle valued at $1,800 was taken from the attached garage and it is believed that this occurred on 8/8/10 about 5:00AM.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – Black Rock Rd and Yardley-Morrisville Rd at 9:41PM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to a 16 year old occupant in the vehicle being cited for the possession of alcohol.

RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY – 500 block Big Oak Rd reported at 1:40PM. Resident reports that sometime in the past week someone entered an unlocked detached garage and took a Dewalt cordless drill, Hawkhill bicycle and toys with a value of $700.

THEFT – 1000 block Buckingham Way reported at 3:01PM. Loose change was taken from the vehicle overnight.

8-7-10

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:

1200 block Landmark Rd reported at 7:00PM. A mailbox valued at $500 was vandalized.

1200 block Landmark Rd reported at 2:25PM. A mailbox was damaged overnight.

THEFT – 1900 block Park Dr reported at 4:36PM. The resident reports that a jewelry box with its contents valued at about $8,000 was taken back in July 2010 by known actors.

8/6/10

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – 1200 block Yardley Rd at 8:22PM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the 16 year old occupant being cited.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – 300 block Cedar Hollow Rd reported at 8:36PM. Resident reports that an outside cable wire was cut and someone urinated on the front door.

8-5-10

MOTOR VEHICLE VIOLATIONS ARREST – SR-332 and I-95 at 8:57AM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations and further investigation revealed that the 22 year old male driver was in possession of counterfeit vehicle documents. He was taken into police custody.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – Unit block Black Rock Rd reported at 1:26PM. Sometime overnight someone used a can of “Red Bull” and filled it with pebbles to damage a mailbox.

8-4-10

THEFT – 1600 block Kathy Dr reported at 9:38PM. Resident reports that someone took their son’s Gary Fisher mountain bicycle valued at $300.

UNDERAGE DRINKING – Schuyler Dr reported at 10:18PM. Police were advised of vehicle on Schuyler Dr and it was possibly disabled. Further investigation led to the discovery of four juveniles that were drinking in the woods and they will be issued citations.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF:

Woodside Rd at the Lower Makefield Golf Course reported at 6:22AM. Someone hacked the greens with golf clubs, wrote obscenities and placed a bowel movement in a cup on the course. Damaged is estimated at about $1,000.

1400 block Silo Rd reported at 3:20PM. A 16 year old juvenile placed a smoke bomb in a mailbox causing damage under $100. The juvenile was referred to Youth Aid.

DUI & DRUG POSSESSION – Newtown-Yardley Rd and Creamery Rd at 2:08PM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the arrest of the 22 year old male for the possession of marijuana and driving under the influence.

8-3-10

RETAIL THEFT ARREST – 1600 block Big Oak Rd at the Kohl’s Dept Store, reported at 5:00PM. Loss prevention detained an 18 year old male and a 16 year old male for taking merchandise valued at $150. The two were released to the custody of the LMTPD for processing and parent notification.

THEFT – 1000 block Countess Dr reported at 3:55PM. A black Schwinn bicycle was reported taken.

8-2-10

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – Black Rock Rd and Stackhouse Dr reported at 12:25AM. Police conducted a pedestrian stop which led to the discovery of drug paraphernalia. The two 16 year olds were issued citations and their parents notified.

THEFTS:

600 block Briarwood Ct reported at 1:00PM. Resident reports that a 14” Dell Inspiron laptop computer was taken from the vehicle.

1100 block Dickenson Dr reported at 1:14PM. Loose change was taken from the vehicle overnight.

8-1-10

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – Unit block Rita Rd reported at 1:18PM. Sometime in the past 2 weeks someone poured a grass kill chemical in the shape of an “X” on the resident’s lawn.

DUI ARREST – Heacock Rd at 12:48AM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle after the officer observed the vehicle being operated on a rim with tire pieces coming off. Further investigation led to the arrest of the male operator for driving under the influence.