Warrington Fugitive Taken Into Custody On Identity Theft Charges

WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA - A Philadelphia woman wanted on identity theft charges has been taken into custody after eluding police for the past two years.

On June 11, Bristol Township Police arrested Katie Testa, 40, of Philadelphia on an outstanding warrant out of Warringotn. She was transported to the Bucks County Correctional Facility and was later arraigned before Judge Wertman, who set bail at $200,000, or 10 percent cash.

On Feb. 9, 2024, at 4:45 p.m., a Warrington Police Officer observed a suspicious man, later identified as Andrew Fehrle of Philadelphia, in front of the Target store.

A short time later, police said Fehrle met up with Katie Testa, also of Philadelphia. The two exhibited more suspicious activity and ultimately got into a vehicle with an Uber sign in the window, police said.

Police stopped the vehicle and began an investigation that revealed that Fehrle and Testa had purchased $400 worth of gift cards at Lowe’s with a credit card, which they were unable to produce.

After releasing Fehrle and Testa, officers continued their investigation which revealed that the two stole the identity of a woman in South Carolina and opened a credit card in the victim's name. The two then racked up $7,000 in purchases on the fraudulent card.

Testa has been charged with identity theft, a second degree felony; theft by unlawful taking, a third degree felony; access device fraud; and receiving stolen property, a third degree felony.