Crime & Safety
Springfield Police Blotter: DUI, Break-Ins, Thefts
Police said they handled three separate residential burglary incidents just three days' time. See details on these and more here.

SPRINGFIELD, PA — The latest Springfield Police blotter is out, and we've got details here.
Police handled three burglary incidents, thefts, and DUI.
See the full blotter below:
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Jan. 28, 4:32 p.m.
A resident of the 400 block Barker Road reported that upon returning home from work, she discovered someone had forcibly entered her house through a door off her deck. Coins, jewelry and an electronic device was taken from inside. Det. Devaney is investigating.
Jan. 29, 6:18 p.m.
Employees of the Wine and Spirit Store 100 block Baltimore Pike reported a male and female had been inside walking around. The male wearing a long coat concealed two bottles of liquor and left the store. He was confronted outside and observed getting into a vehicle which left the area. Det. McCarthy is following up
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Jan. 29, 7:43 p.m.
Security at Target at the mall reported observing a male select $84 worth of Red Bull and attempt to leave the store. When confronted, the male pulled away from security and fled towards Baltimore Pike. The Red Bull was recovered, and Det. McCarthy is investigating.
Jan. 30, 7:40 p.m.
Residents of the 100 block of East Springfield Road reported that when they arrived home after being out during the day, the found someone had entered their house through a rear door and removed a quantity of jewelry from a bedroom. Det. McCarthy is investigating
Jan. 31, 3:51 p.m.
A resident of the 600 block Newlin Road reported that while his son was in the basement, he heard a noise of someone walking upstairs and thought it was family. It was found that family had not been in the house, and later it was discovered that a jewelry box and coins were missing. Det. Devaney is investigating.
Feb. 3, 3:26 a.m.
Officers investigated a crash on the 200 block North State Road and found that a vehicle had been traveling south in the northbound lanes and upon realizing this tried to cross the grass median but struck a northbound vehicle almost head-on. The driver of this vehicle, a 27-year-old female from Philadelphia, was found to be intoxicated and was arrested. She was asked to provide a blood sample and was released to family. Charges are pending.
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