Newtown Township: Recent Police Activity

Newtown PA

27 November, 2020

4:38 PM

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NEWTOWN, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents between Friday, Nov. 20, and Tuesday, Nov. 24.* Friday, Nov. 20 A township resident reported that several credit cards were fraudulently opened under her 17-year-old daughter's Amazon account. This was discovered when they received three packages that they did not order. A Westfield Lane resident reported that Fed-Ex delivered a package the day prior, but the package was never received. The total loss of value was $200. Saturday, Nov. 21 Around 9:15 p.m., police conducted a traffic stop on Windy Bush Road in the area of Skoures Lane for the driver of a blue 1999 Dodge pickup truck for a vehicle code violation. Police seized marijuana and issued the driver a citation. Monday, Nov. 23 At around 1:35 p.m., a township resident reported receiving a letter in the mail regarding his filed claim for unemployment; however, the resident never filed a claim. The resident was advised to contact the unemployment office for them to investigate further. At around 4:30 p.m., police responded to a Thornhill Lane home for a reported theft from a vehicle, which occurred between Friday, Nov. 20 and Sunday, Nov. 22. Tuesday, Nov. 24 A truck safety enforcement detail was conducted at Stoopville Road and Eagle Road. Four trucks were stopped and inspected, and two minor violations were found. At around 4 p.m., a township resident reported his son's bike was stolen in the area of Grant Street and South Norwood Avenue around 9:45 a.m. The bike was described as a black Trek mountain bike valued at $400. *Two DUI arrests were made during this time. Got a news tip? Email [email protected].