ARRESTS
Warrant service: Steven Payne, who has no current address, was arrested during a traffic stop after officers discovered that he had numerous warrants for firearms possession. Following his arrest, Payne was transferred to Bucks County Prison.
Retail theft: Gwendolyn Peterson of Sellersville was arrested for retail theft, receiving stolen property and theft by deception after she allegedly stole $150 in retail merchandise from the Giant Supermarket in Perkasie. On another occasion, Peterson allegedly returned the stolen property for money. Criminal charges were filed on November 30 following an investigation.
Warrant service: On November 19, 52-year-old James Wright of Ambler was arrested after officers responded to the 700 block of Allentown Road for a report of suspicious activity. Upon arrival, officers discovered that Wright had an outstanding warrant for DUI related offenses. Following his arrest, Wright was transferred to Pennsylvania Police for processing.
Underage drinking: On November 23, Adam Mossbrook of Sellersville was cited for underage drinking after Pennridge officers detailed to the Pennridge/Quakertown football game were informed of students vaping on school property. After being cited, Mossbrook was released.
INCIDENTS
Theft/civil issue: On November 19, officers received a report from the business owner of Matt’s Heavy Duty Mobile Diagnostics for a dispute over payment of services. The owner reported that a customer had not yet paid for services rendered after their vehicle broke down. The incident is currently under investigation.
Disturbance: On November 21, officers responded to the 100 block of Forrest Road for a disturbance regarding a tenant’s use of an electric camper on the property. The property owner was referred to the magistrate office for a civil dispute, while the Upper Bucks Co-Responder was contacted for the tenant.
DUI accident: On November 24, officers responded to the intersection of Ridge Road and Schoolhouse Road following a two-vehicle crash. During the investigation, the operator of one of the vehicles came under suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. The operator was then taken for a blood draw. Charges are currently pending.
Hit-and-run accident: On November 25, officers responded to the 700 block of Ridge Valley Road following a hit-and-run crash. Upon arrival, officers discovered that a vehicle had struck a tree and that the driver fled from the scene. The crash is currently under investigation.
Theft: Officers responded to a business in the 200 block of East State Road for a report of a theft following a dispute over the cost of an auto detailing. Officers discovered that an employee of the facility hired an online company from Instagram to detail her vehicle interior. After a dispute over the price, the business owner refused to return the employee’s car keys and left the property. The incident is currently under investigation.
Fraud: On November 28, a resident of the 1000 block of Cedar Meadow Lane filed a fraud report after the sale of an item on Facebook Market Place. The resident believed that their banking information was exposed after making payments on Venmo and Paypal. The lost funds were eventually returned to the victim’s bank account.
Suspicious activity: On November 29, a resident living in the 400 block of Campus Drive reported suspicious activity on their Amazon Account. The resident believed that someone hacked their account and changed their information. Officers did not find fraudulent activity on any banking or credit card accounts. The resident is attempting to resolve the issue with Amazon.
Trespassing: On November 29, officers responded to Peak Excavating on Clymer Avenue for a report of trespassing. Upon arrival, officers found a homeless couple sleeping in a blue Audi on the property. Under the officers’ instruction, the couple left the property. The property owner was not interested in pressing charges. The homeless couple was referred to the Upper Bucks Co-Responder for assistance.
Fraud: On December 1, a resident in the 0 hundred block of Arrowwood Drive filed a fraud report after an unknown party opened a claim for unemployment benefits without her knowledge.
TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS
On November 20, officers responded to Rt. 313 and Fifth Street following a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers determined that a vehicle was struck by another vehicle while turning onto Fifth Street from Route 313. Both units were towed from the scene, and one operator was transported to Grand View Hospital.
On November 23, officers responded to the intersection of State Road and Rt 309 ramp following a two-vehicle crash. Officers discovered that a motorcycle turned in front of a vehicle as it entered the PA Rt. 309 northbound ramp. The operator of the motorcycle was transported to Grand View Hospital with serious injuries.
On November 24, officers responded to the intersection Park Avenue and Three Mile Run Road following a motor vehicle crash. Officers learned that a vehicle was struck by another vehicle after entering the roadway from Three Mile Run. Minor injuries were reported, and both vehicles were towed from the scene.
On November 24, officers responded to the area of N. Fifth St. and Rt. 313 following a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers learned that a vehicle was struck after entering the roadway from the parking lot of Basilicos Pizza.
On November 25, officers responded to the area of the 1300 block of Bethlehem Pike following a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers determined that the vehicle hit a deer as it crossed the roadway.
On November 27, a traffic accident was reported at Three Mile Run Road near Stone Edge Road after a BMW struck a deer as it crossed the roadway.
