Domestic Call Leads To Charges, More DUI Arrests In Newtown Township

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents and arrests between Nov. 22 and Nov. 25:

November 22

• At approximately 11 p.m. police responded to a single-vehicle traffic accident at North Sycamore Street and Silo Drive. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer detected the odor of alcohol. The driver was unable to perform field sobriety tests satisfactorily and was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. The driver refused to submit blood for chemical testing. Charges are pending.

November 25

• A Newtown Township resident contacted police around 9:45 a.m. to report that a bank account was fraudulently opened in her name. The resident contacted the bank, which flagged the account as fraudulent and notified the credit agencies. There was no monetary loss.
• At approximately 11:15 a.m. police were dispatched to a Newtown Township residence for the report of domestic-related terroristic threats. As a result of the investigation, a criminal complaint was filed against a man for terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another and disorderly conduct.
• At approximately 10 p.m. police conducted a traffic stop on the driver of a Ford Focus for committing a vehicle code violation at Durham Road and Township Line Road. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer detected the odor of alcohol. The driver was unable to perform field sobriety tests satisfactorily and was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. Charges are pending blood evidence results.