Springfield Crime Blotter: Burglary, Drugs, Theft, more

SPRINGFIELD, PA — The latest Springfield Police crime blotter is out, and we have the details here.

The blotter covers incidents that occurred between July 29 and Aug. 4.

See the full blotter below:

July 29, 8:40 a.m.
A caller from the 200 block South Highland Avenue reported he found a purse in the rear yard. Officers found the purse had been stolen from an unlocked vehicle at a neighbor’s house earlier in the day. A pair of sunglasses was missing from the purse.

July 29, 11:46 a.m.
A business owner on the 1000 block East Woodland Avenue reported a large piece of cooking equipment was missing from the rear of the property. He reported the oven was placed there on July 25 and discovered missing on July 26.

July 30, 7:57 p.m.
Officers were called to the 400 block Kerr Lane for a report of a disorderly male who had thrown a rock at the caller’s vehicle. Arriving officers observed the male who fled on foot towards the high school and onto the construction area where they lost sight of him. Officers recognized the subject who was known to be a juvenile from Springfield. Contact was made with his parents and charges for Criminal Mischief, Disorderly Conduct, and Trespassing were filed.

July 31, 12:58 a.m.
Officers responded to the I Smoke Vape Shop business on the 400 block Baltimore Pike for an alarm activation. Upon arriving, they observed the front door glass and windows smashed in. Nothing appeared to be missing from inside. The person who smashed the windows also littered the property with leaflets. Det. McCarthy is investigating.

July 31, 1:02 a.m.
A 29-year-old male from Media was stopped on the unit block East Woodland Avenue after being observed stumbling as he walked across the highway. He was found to have a quantity of Methamphetamine in his possession. He was taken into custody and charges will be filed.

July 31, 2:18 p.m.
Julia Gallacher, 26, of New Jersey, was taken into custody and charged with Retail Theft after Target at the mall reported she stole over $100 worth of clothing. She was cited and released.

Aug. 2, 1:41 a.m.
Officers were called to the SEPTA Trolley stop at the mall to investigate a female screaming. Officers located Judith Delaney, 51, of Lansdowne, address who was cursing to herself as she stood at the stop lighting a small fire. She was found to be highly intoxicated and was taken into custody. She was released to a friend and charged with Public Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct.

Aug. 2, 12:30 p.m.
Target at the mall security reported having a female in custody after observing her close to $300 worth of clothing from the store. Officers identified Jaeshona Wicks, 21, of Chester, and charged her with Retail Theft. She was held for arraignment.

Aug. 4, 12:15 a.m.
Two juveniles from Springfield were found in a vehicle parked at the SEPTA station on Scenic Road, both were found to have consumed an alcoholic beverage. They were released to their parents and charged with Underage Drinking.

Aug. 4, 3:18 a.m.
A juvenile female from Springfield was observed laying down on grass on the 200 block East Thomson Avenue. She was found to be intoxicated and was provided medical attention. She was transported to a hospital and charged with Underage Drinking.