Springfield Police Report: Leaving An Accident, Thefts, Drugs

SPRINGFIELD, PA – Police in Springfield Township released their latest crime report on Monday, Jan. 22.

The report covers activity in the township between Jan. 15 and Jan. 21.

Incidents handled include thefts, drug possession, public drunkenness, leaving an accident, and more.

See the full details below:

Jan. 15, 5:48 p.m.
Target, 1200 Baltimore Pike, reported a retail theft. A female juvenile from Sharon Hill was observed concealing women's leggings and attempting to leave the store without rendering payment. Total value of the theft was $60. The juvenile was cited for retail theft and released to her mother. Det. James Devaney is handling the case.

Jan. 17, 8:09 p.m.
Babies ‘R’ Us, 770 Baltimore Pike, reported a retail theft. Richard Saunders Jr., 28, of Philadelphia, attempted to push a full cart of baby formula out of the store without rendering payment. Saunders refused to stop and left the store on foot. A witness observed him enter the Chick-Fil-A and alerted police. Upon seeing the officers, Saunders ran from the store. After a brief foot pursuit, he was taken into custody. Total value of the theft was $1,027. Saunders was charged with retail theft and resisting arrest. Det. James Devaney is handling the case.

Jan. 19, 11:24 a.m.
Macy's, 1250 Baltimore Pike, reported a retail theft. Security observed a female customer select two pairs of sweatpants and put them on over the pants she was wearing. She also took a winter coat and attempted to leave the store without rendering payment for the merchandise. After being approached by security, she dropped the coat and fled the area. Total value of the theft was $80. A description of the suspect was provided. Det. Bridget McCarthy is handling the investigation.

Jan. 19, 6:38 p.m.
Officers responded to a hit and run accident at the intersection of E. Springfield Road and Netherwood Drive The victims reported being rear-ended by a vehicle which left the scene. The driver of the striking vehicle did not provide the required information. A description of the car and driver was broadcast to surrounding agencies. The striking vehicle was later stopped in Clifton Heights and the driver was identified as India Monique Thomas, 32, of Brookhaven. She was placed under arrest and charged with leaving the scene of an accident and related traffic offenses. Det. James Devaney is handling the case.

Jan. 21, 1:22 p.m.
Officers were dispatched to the Springfield Mall for a disorderly subject. Officer Nicholas Paytas contacted Marchand Hill, 23, of Philadelphia, outside the front of mall. Hill showed signs of intoxication and refused to provide identification or cooperate with the officer's commands. He was advised he was under arrest and resisted police as they attempted to place him in handcuffs. After a brief struggle, Hill was handcuffed and transported to the police station. A search of his property revealed a small amount of suspected marijuana is his possession. Hill was charged with drug possession, resisting arrest, public drunkenness and threats. Det. Bridget McCarthy is handing the case.

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