Cops, Courts and Fire

Police Log: Utility Vehicle Stolen From High School, Assault Under Investigation & More

See the latest police incidents in Newtown and Wrightstown townships.


The following was provided courtesy of the Newtown Township Police Department.

Newtown Township & Wrightstown Township

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Credit: Tom Sofield/NewtownPANow.com

February 10

Fraud

A Wrightstown Township resident responded to headquarters at 3:45 p.m. to report a fraud involving a mailed check that was stolen and altered. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

Fraud

A Newtown Township resident responded to headquarters around 4:30 p.m. to report fraudulent access to their bank account after they fell victim to a scam.  The bank closed the account and is investigating the incident.

February 12

Assault

Around 1:45 a.m., police were dispatched to the area of North Sycamore Street for the report of an assault. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

Stolen Vehicle

At approximately noon, police were contacted in regards to a stolen John Deer Gator from Council Rock North High School grounds. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

February 14

Fraud

A Wrightstown Township business owner contacted police at 10:30 a.m. to report a fraud involving a forged business check. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

Drugs

At approximately 9:15 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan Rogue operator for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of the Newtown Bypass and Lower Silver Lake Road. As a result of the investigation, suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia were discovered and seized as evidence. Charges are pending evidence results.

Drugs

At approximately 11:30 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on a Chevrolet Malibu operator for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of the Newtown Bypass and Woodbourne Road. As a result of the investigation, suspected narcotics and drug paraphernalia were discovered and seized as evidence. Charges are pending evidence results.


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