Tredyffrin Township Police Blotter: Jan. 31 Through Feb. 12

Tredyffrin Township Police released its latest crime update, highlighting police activity in the township from Jan. 31 to Feb. 12.

POSSESSION

Jan 31, 7:29 p.m., state Route 202 – Walter Jones, 30, of Clifton Heights was charged with Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and Paraphernalia during a traffic stop.

SIMPLE ASSAULT

Feb. 1, 1:28 p.m., 1900 block of Swedesford Road in Malvern – Joseph Calabi, 56, of Malvern, was charged with Simple Assault; Harassment and Recklessly Endangering another Person following a domestic dispute.

SHOPLIFTING

Feb. 1 8:07 p.m., Barnes & Noble Store in Devon – Unknown actors fled the store with three packages of Lego sets which were not paid for. The total value of the sets is approximately $260.

THEFT

Feb. 2, 12:46 p.m., Prestige Salon in Devon – Vitalia Souprountchouk, 32, of King of Prussia, was charged with Theft of Services after not paying for services rendered.

POSSESSION

Feb. 4, 11:04 p.m., Valley Forge Motor Court in Wayne – Deidra Shoates, 49, of Norristown, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Paraphernalia after she was contacted by officers.

CREDIT CARD FRAUD

Feb. 4, 4:57 p.m., Barnes & Noble store in Devon – Three actors attempted to purchase items using fraudulent credit cards. The actors and charges are as follows: Javon Burgess, 24, of Jamaica, New York – Use of a stolen credit card; Retail Theft and Criminal Conspiracy. Alton Simpson, 24, of Rosedale, New York - Use of a stolen credit card; Retail Theft and Criminal Conspiracy. Darrell McCarthy, 23, of Rosedale, New York - Use of a stolen credit card; Retail Theft; Criminal Conspiracy and Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and Paraphernalia.

POSSESSION

Feb. 5, 5:23 p.m., Minor Avenue in Paoli – Fernando Patlan-Murrieta, 30, of Camden, was charged with Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana during a traffic stop.

“GRANDPARENT” PHONE SCAM

Tredyffrin Township Police Department has received reports of Senior Citizens getting phone calls from their “grandchildren” who are in trouble or have been injured. The scenario is usually the “grandchild” asking the victim to purchase gift cards and provide the subject with the code number off the cards, for either their legal fees or medical fees. This is a scam. Police urge residents to hang up and confirm with their relatives before purchasing thousands of dollars’ worth of gift cards. The actors can be very convincing and prey on your vulnerabilities.

POSSESSION

Feb. 8, 9:50 a.m., 200 block of Drummers Lane in Wayne – Michael Biasiello, 27, of Ardmore, was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia after he was contacted by police.

POSSESSION

Feb. 9, 1:45 a.m., Lancaster Avenue in Paoli – Joseph Liberati, 23, of Haverford, was charged with Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and Paraphernalia during a traffic stop.

POSSESSION

Feb. 10, 9:02 a.m., state Route 202 – Johnathan Hofener, 22, of Blue Bell, was charged with Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana and Paraphernalia during a traffic stop.

PICK POCKET

Feb. 2, 9 a.m., Panera Bread in Gateway Shopping Center – The victim reported her wallet stolen while dining in the restaurant the night before. The wallet contained identification, U.S currency and credit cards which were later used to make fraudulent purchases by an unknown actor. The case is under investigation.

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

Feb. 11, 12:46 p.m., 1600 block of Weedon Road in Wayne – The victim reported their unlocked vehicle was entered by actor(s) unknown. Loose change was stolen from the vehicle.

THEFT FROM VEHICLE

Feb. 12, 2:24 p.m., 200 block of Lafayette Lane in Wayne – The victim reported their wallet stolen from their vehicle which contained identification, credit cards, gift cards and U.S. currency.

IGNITION INTERLOCK

Feb. 2, 8:43 p.m., state Route 202 – Jesse Groff, 35, of Downingtown, was charged with Operating a Vehicle without Ignition Interlock.

DUI CHARGES

• Luanne Angelucci, 59, of Wayne - BAC was .242 percent
• Babar Ahmed, 21, of Philadelphia – BAC was .158 percent
• Janusz Baran, 59, of Berwyn – BAC was .300 percent
• William Brazer, 56, of Berwyn – BAC was .107 percent
• James Hanible, 22, of King of Prussia – BAC was.186 percent
• Wayne Lady, 28, of Downingtown – BAC was .080 percent
• Timothy Lesperance, 24, of West Chester – BAC was .164 percent
• Regan Mahoney, 53, of Malvern – BAC was .290 percent
• Brooke Mitchell, 22, of Honey Brook – BAC was .144 percent
• Christopher Stigall, 40, of Downingtown – BAC was .167 percent

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