The following was provided courtesy of the Newtown Township Police Department.
Newtown Township & Wrightstown Township
September 28
Retail Theft
At approximately 5:58 pm police were dispatched to Ulta for a retail theft that occurred on September 28, 2026. The investigation is ongoing at this time.
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October 2
Scam
At approximately 4:45 p.m., police spoke with a resident regarding a possible scam. The resident received a call from someone claiming to be from the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office, stating that she missed jury duty and would need to pay a bond. The resident realized this was a scam and terminated the call. There was no monetary loss.
October 6
Fraud
At approximately 12:40 p.m., a resident contacted police to report a fraud. The resident received a call from Citizen Bank’s Fraud Department questioning a check she had written. The signature on the check did not match the resident’s signature. This was a check the resident mailed earlier this summer to a business located outside of Newtown Township. The business stated that they had mail stolen during that time frame, and the theft is under investigation. The resident’s money has been refunded.
October 9
Disorderly Coduct
At approximately 11:54 a.m., police were dispatched to a Newtown Township business for the report of a disturbance. As a result of the investigation, one female subject was arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct.
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A Newtown Township resident arrived at police headquarters at approximately 4:00 pm to report a fraud. An individual claiming to work for Geek Squad contacted the resident and stated the resident’s account was compromised. The individual eventually gained access to the resident’s computer and bank account. The resident did suffer a monetary loss before realizing this was a scam.
October 10
Suspected DUI
At approximately 11:24 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on a BMW sedan operator after receiving a complaint of a reckless driver in the area of the 2100 block of Second Street Pike. Upon contact with the operator, the officer noticed slurred speech and that the operator was very disoriented. The operator was unable to perform field sobriety tests satisfactorily and was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. Charges are pending blood evidence results.
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October 13
Resisting Arrest
At approximately 10:48 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on a Hyundai Sonata operator for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of the Newtown Bypass and Lindenhurst Road. As a result of incidents occurring during the stop, the operator was taken into custody and charged with Resisting Arrest and Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
October 14
Arrest
At approximately 10:11 a.m., police were dispatched to the area of Sackettsford Road and Wilkinson Road for the report of a disturbance. As a result of the investigation, one female subject was taken into custody on an active arrest warrant for a probation violation.