Roommates Have 'Violent' Fight Over Rent: Warminster Crimes

WARMINSTER TOWNSHIP, PA — The Warminster Township Police Department has released its blotter of criminal incidents for April.

These are the criminal incidents:

• Officers were dispatched to Aspen Grove Apartments for a report of a domestic between two roommates. The discussion about rent became violent. A 61-year-old woman pushed, punched, and scratched her roommate, causing her to fall. The two agreed to stay separated for the night, and the 61-year-old woman was cited for harassment.
• A woman came to headquarters to report a violation of a Protection from Abuse Order. The woman said that her ex-boyfriend was posting messages on social media about her and sending her messages, which is a violation of the Protection from Abuse Order. Judge O'Neill issued an arrest warrant. The Officer called the 44-year-old man and suggested he turn himself in. The man was arraigned before Judge O'Neill and released unsecured. He was charged with Indirect Criminal Contempt.

• Officers responded to Newtown Road for a report of an unknown problem. When they arrived, they spoke to an Uber driver who stated that three passengers were involved in an argument and two of the passengers had left the scene. The 25-year-old woman who stayed on scene was visibly shaken and crying. She stated she had been assaulted but couldn't provide any information. The woman repeatedly stated that she was drunk and couldn't answer questions. Officers transported her to her residence and advised her to stay inside for the rest of the evening. She argued with the officers and refused to go into her house. Officers took her into custody and cited her for public drunkenness.

• An officer responded to headquarters to meet with a woman advising she wanted to file a report of a Protection from Abuse violation. She advised that her ex-boyfriend was entering her apartment and taking her belongings. A warrant was generated and signed by Judge Baranoski. The 50-year-old man came into headquarters to file a report about a stolen bicycle, and he was placed under arrest. The man was arraigned before Judge O’Neill, and bail was set at $10,000 unsecured.

• Officers were dispatched to Ivyland Road for a report of an accident. The officer observed glassy eyes and slurred speech in the 38-year-old man. The officer asked the man if he would submit to Field Sobriety tests. The man failed the tests, and the officer determined that he was unable to operate a motor vehicle safely. The man agreed to a blood draw and was transported to Doylestown Hospital. Charges pending while waiting for lab results.
• Officers were dispatched to Walmart for a report of a man who had walked out of the store with items he had not paid for. The male left the items he had taken on a bench outside Walmart and fled on foot, refusing to speak to the Loss Prevention Officer. The total amount taken was $32.02. The 18-year-old man will be cited by mail for Retail Theft.
• An officer responded to headquarters to speak with a man about a woman trespassing at his home. The 48-year-old woman texted the man to advise him she was in his home. When the officers arrived, they found the back door unlocked and the woman sleeping in a bedroom. Officers advised her that she is trespassing, and she requested to be taken to Doylestown Hospital for an evaluation. The man was advised of the Protection from Abuse process. The woman was cited for Defiant Trespassing.