Perkasie Borough Sees Uptick In Graffiti, Vandalism

PERKASIE, PA — The Perkasie Borough Police Department is asking residents to look out for suspicious activity after seeing an increase in incidents of graffiti and minor vandalism in the borough.

Police declined to mention specific events but said residents can report suspicious activity to the department by calling 215-257-6876.

Perkasie Man Charged With Assault In Domestic Incident

Bryan Hawley, 30, was arrested on Jan. 9 following a domestic disturbance at a Perkasie residence. Hawley was charged with misdemeanors of simple assault, harassment and false imprisonment. He was arraigned by Judge Daniel Baranoski and taken to Bucks County Prison on $1,500 unsecured bail. His next scheduled court appearance is Jan. 26.

Man Charged With Trespassing

Robert Vandermark, 46, was charged with defiant trespass after he was reportedly on a condemned property on Washington Avenue that he was previously told to stay away from, police said. He was arraigned by Judge Baranoski and released on unsecured bail on the condition that he does not return to the residence.

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