Police Bring Assault Charges, Investigate Fraud In Newtown Township

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents and arrests between June 19 and June 28:

Monday, June 19

At approximately 12:45 a.m. police were dispatched to a Newtown Township home for the report of a disturbance. As a result of the investigation, one subject was arrested and charged with assault.

Monday, June 26

At approximately 11 a.m. a Newtown Township resident contacted police to report a fraud. The resident explained that they lost their wallet in Langhorne over the weekend and then found a fraudulent purchase on their credit card. The resident disputed the purchase and was refunded by the bank. Police advised the resident to contact the Middletown Township Police Department to report the lost wallet and to contact the major credit bureaus to alert them of the compromised identity.

Tuesday, June 27

At approximately 10:15 a.m. a Newtown Township resident contacted police to report fraudulent purchases on their credit card. The credit card company investigated and resolved the matter.

Wednesday, June 28

The Newtown-Makefield Truck Enforcement Unit conducted a commercial vehicle safety detail in the area of the Newtown Bypass and Campus Drive. The unit is made up of officers from Newtown Township, Newtown Borough and Upper Makefield. During the detail, 11 trucks were stopped and inspected and one citation and 11 warnings were issued for violations that were found. One truck was placed out of service.

At approximately 10:45 a.m. a Wrightstown Township resident contacted police to report a fraud. The resident explained that he found a fraudulent bill in collections under his name. The resident reported the fraud to the bank, and they are investigating the matter.