White-Washed Checks & Assault Reports: Newtown Police Log

Newtown PA

04 February, 2022

10:48 AM

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NEWTOWN, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department responded to the following incidents between Jan. 28 and Feb. 3. Read their report: Friday, Jan. 28 8:45 a.m. — Police stopped the driver of a black Nissan Rogue for a vehicle code violation on the Newtown Bypass near South State Street. Police discovered a small amount of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, seizing it and citing the driver. Saturday, Jan. 29 10:30 p.m. — Police were sent to a Newtown home for a reported dispute. After investigating, they charged two people with simple assault, disorderly conduct, and harassment. Sunday, Jan. 30 11 p.m. — Police were sent to a Wrightstown home for a reported dispute. One person was arrested and charged with simple assault and harassment. The person was arraigned and bail was set at 10 percent of $10,000. Monday, Feb. 1 10:45 p.m. — While on routine patrol in the Carousel Village area, an officer saw a "suspicious" car parked in the parking lot. He found two young people in the car and a small amount of suspected marijuana. The suspected drugs were seized as evidence and the young people were referred to the Youth Aid Panel. Wednesday, Feb. 3 8:45 a.m. — A Newtown resident reported fraud involving white-washed checks. An investigation is ongoing. Be the first to know what's going on in Newtown when you subscribe to Patch.