Underage Drinking Party Busted, Homeowner Charged: Lower Makefield Crimes

LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — The Lower Makefield Township Police Department has released its blotter of criminal incidents for the past week.

These are the criminal incidents:

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Nov. 5

IDENTITY THEFT — 1300 block of Fountain Road, reported at 11:35 a.m. The complainant reported searching online for "PECO Transfer Service" and contacted a number from the search results. A woman on the phone requested personal and financial information, including a $250 deposit, which was provided. Shortly after, the individual received fraudulent credit card account requests from Capital One and Mastercard. The individual has contacted both credit card companies and reported the incident.

FRAUD — Unit block of Lavender Drive, reported at 3:36 p.m. The complainant reported sending 25 sports trading cards, valued at about $4,000, to Credential Grading Services in California for evaluation. The cards were mailed to the address listed on the CGS website and delivery confirmations were received. However, despite multiple attempts, the complainant has been unable to contact CGS and suspects fraud.

ACCIDENT & DUI ARREST — 1600 block of Edgewood Road, reported at 5:19 p.m. Police responded to the report of a one vehicle accident at the location. Further investigation led to the arrest of the 83-year-old male driver from Lower Makefield Township for Driving Under the Influence. He was taken into police custody.

Nov. 4

FRAUD — 1700 block of Dobry Road, reported at 5:08 p.m. The complainant reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from the Bucks County Sheriff's Office claiming they had a warrant out for their arrest for missing jury duty. They were advised to send $2,000 to lift the warrant. The complainant realized this was a scam and did not withdraw cash.

Nov. 2

THEFT — Richard Road and Nancy Road, reported at 3:01 p.m. The complainant reported the theft of green and black Diamond Back bicycle.

Nov. 1

RETAIL THEFT — 1600 block of Big Oak Road at ShopRite, reported at 7:13 p.m. Loss Prevention reported a man entered the store and removed $490.82 worth of merchandise without paying. The man fled in a Jeep SUV, which was subsequently stopped on Oxford Valley Rd. The 35-year-old Philadelphia man was taken into police custody for Retail Theft. He was arraigned by Judge Baranoski and released on $2,500 unsecured bail.

Oct. 30

RETAIL THEFT — 1600 block of Big Oak Rd. at ShopRite, reported at 10:03 a.m. Loss Prevention reported a woman who had committed 11 prior retail thefts between 9/6 – 10/21 was currently in the store. The previous retail thefts totaled $262.96. The 51-year-old Levittown woman was taken into police custody and charged with Retail Theft.

THEFT — 400 block of Ramsey Road, reported at 10:09 a.m. The complainant reported ordering a Bluetooth speaker valued at $1,275. When the package arrived, it contained the wooden case and accessories, but the speaker was not in the box.

VEHICLE INVESTIGATION — Edgewood Road and Kings Road, reported at 7:18 p.m. Police on patrol observed two juveniles riding e-bikes in the middle of Edgewood Road without rear lighting, nearly getting struck by an approaching vehicle. The officer attempted to make contact with the riders, and one of them stopped after a short distance. The other rider fled the area. The officer spoke with the stopped rider, a 14-year-old male, who acknowledged his mistake and was remorseful. The officer also made contact with the second rider, a 15-year-old male, at his residence and advised both riders of the traffic violations they would be cited for.

UNDERAGE DRINKING — 1000 block of Lafayette Drive, reported at 10:56 p.m. Police responded to the report of an underage drinking party at a residence. Upon arrival, officers observed several empty beer cans and a strong odor of alcohol. Multiple juveniles were found consuming alcohol and attempting to flee the scene. The homeowner was contacted and returned to the residence. The 54-year-old woman female homeowner will be charged with Furnishing Alcohol to Minors.