Resident Arrested For Assault, DUI Charges Pending In Newtown Township

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents and arrests between Feb. 17 and Feb. 23:

February 17

• At approximately 11 a.m. police were dispatched to Acme Market for the report of a theft that occurred behind the store. An investigation is ongoing.

February 19

• At approximately 2:30 a.m. police conducted a traffic stop on a Volkswagen sedan operator for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of the Newtown Bypass and Richboro Road. Upon speaking with the operator, the officer detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. The operator 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.

February 20

• At approximately 2:30 a.m. police conducted a traffic stop on an Audi sedan operator for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of Swamp Road and Penns Wood Drive. Upon speaking with the operator, the officer detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. The operator 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.

February 22

• Police were dispatched to a Newtown Township residence around 2:30 a.m. for the report of a disturbance. As a result of the investigation, one subject was arrested and charged with assault.

• A Wrightstown Township resident contacted police at approximately 9 a.m. to report the theft of a package. The total value of loss was $3,000.

February 23

• At approximately 3 a.m. police conducted a traffic stop on a Mazda sedan operator for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of Swamp Road and Short Lane. Upon contact with the operator, the officer detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. The operator 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.