Crime & Safety
Man Steals Car, Drives It Drunk: Lower Merion Police
A King of Prussia Man is accused of stealing a car then taking it on a ride while under the influence. He's facing felony charges now.
LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA – Lower Merion Police said a man took a joyride in a car that was not his while under the influence recently.
Thomas M. Boyle Jr., 51, of King of Prussia, has been charged with felony theft by unlawful taking, felony receiving stolen property, DUI, driving with a suspended or revoked license, and unauthorized used of a motor vehicle, according to court records.
Boyle was jailed after failing to post 10 percent of $1,000 bail at his March 10 preliminary arraignment. He's slated to appear for his preliminary hearing on March 20.
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Boyle's charges stem from a March 10 incident.
A person reportedly parked their car at a Wawa in Bala Cynwyd on March 10 and when they came out of the store the car was gone, Main Line Media News Reports.
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A couple of hours later, Lower Merion Police spotted Boyle driving the vehicle in Ardmore and arrested him, the outlet reports.
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