$4K In Merchandise Stolen From Store In Newtown Township: Police

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents and arrests between May 21 and May 24:

May 21

• At approximately 10 a.m. police were dispatched to the area of Durham and Wrights roads for the report of a two-vehicle traffic accident. As a result of the investigation, one subject was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. Charges are pending blood evidence results.

• At approximately 1:45 p.m. police responded to Ulta Beauty for the report of a retail theft that occurred the previous day. The total value of loss was $4,625. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

• At approximately 7 p.m. police responded to a Newtown Township address for the report of a stolen ATV. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

May 23

• Police were contacted by a business within Newtown Township around 2:30 p.m. for the report of a trailer that was stolen over the weekend. The investigation is ongoing at this time.

May 24

• At approximately 5 p.m. police were dispatched to the area of the Newtown Bypass and Buck Road for the report of a two-vehicle traffic accident. As a result of the investigation, one subject was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. Charges are pending blood evidence results.

• While on routine patrol shortly before 9 p.m., police observed a white-colored SUV traveling at a high rate of speed from the Newtown Bypass onto Swamp Road. The vehicle had extensive front-end damage and the driver of a Jeep behind it called out that the SUV had just slammed into the back of his car. Police followed the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop in Helen Randle Park. As a result of the investigation, the operator was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. Charges are pending blood evidence results.