Road Rage Reported, 2 Identity Thefts: 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:

Feb. 11

IDENTITY THEFT — Unit block of Crown Terrace, reported at 10:12 a.m. The complainant reported that an unknown person(s) used their information to apply for a loan and open a bank account in their name.

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF — 2100 block of West Wellington Road, reported at 9:16 a.m. The complainant reported that sometime overnight, an unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and ransacked it. Nothing was reported missing at this time.

Feb. 10

DISORDERLY CONDUCT — 900 block of Floral Vale Boulevard, reported at 8:52 a.m. Police responded to the report of a road rage incident involving a man who was “brake checking” a vehicle and eventually struck the vehicle with his fist. The incident was filmed on a cell phone. Police located the suspect’s vehicle in the parking lot and confirmed the male was the same man depicted in the video. The 73-year-old Bensalem man was cited for Disorderly Conduct.

WANTED PERSON — 500 block of West Trenton Avenue, reported at 3:05 p.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. A records check revealed the 23-year-old male passenger from Philadelphia was wanted by Bucks County Probation. He was taken into police custody and turned over to the Bucks County Sheriff's Office.

SOLICITING WITHOUT PERMIT — 1300 block of Fountain Road, reported at 5:18 p.m. The complainant reported solicitors in the area soliciting without permits. They were advised to cease soliciting until permits were obtained.

Feb. 7

ACCIDENT & DUI ARREST — Route 332 and Stony Hill Road, reported at 9:45 p.m. Police responded to the report of a one-vehicle accident vs. a traffic signal at the location. Further investigation led to the arrest of the 79-year-old male driver from Levittown for Driving Under the Influence.

Feb. 6

THEFT — 800 block of Summerville Way reported at 2:30 a.m. The complainant reported the theft of a license plate from their vehicle.

IDENTITY THEFT — Unit block of South Manor Lane, reported at 10:05 a.m. The complainant reported receiving an email that two iPhones were purchased in their name and were being delivered to a local hotel. The package was delivered to the hotel, and they received a phone call that someone would be enroute to collect the package. The package was turned over to the police department.