Plumstead Police Log: Recent Arrests and Incidents

PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA — The Plumstead Township Police Department reported the following incidents and arrests between May 3 - May 9, 2021.

May 3

• At 5:36 p.m., a Plumstead Township resident told police that he was bitten by a cat that walked on to his property. Animal rescue retrieved the cat from the property.
• At 8:04 p.m., officers investigated a well-being complaint on Nancy Ward Circle at the request of Texas Child Services. Officers investigated and found there juveniles in the presence of appointed guardianship. No further action was taken.

May 4

• At 8:05 a.m., officers were called to check the well-being of a woman on Winterberry Drive who was showing signs of danger to herself or others. The woman was offered services to speak with someone regarding her change in mental status, but she refused, police said.
• At 3:15 p.m., officers responded to a domestic standby on Twin Silo Road. Officers remained on scene while personal items were retrieved from the resience.
• At 5:12 p.m., officers investigated a suspicious person on the porch of a business on Easton Road. When officers arrived on scene, they confirmed the man's identity and provided a courtesy transport to his residence. The Supporting Treatment and Recovery (S.T.A.R.) program was explained and offered, and consent was signed to participate in the program. Referral was sent to an outpatient treatment center for evaluation.

May 5

• At 2:57 a.m., officers investigated a suspicious person banging on the windows of a home on Winterberry Drive. When officers arrived, they confirmed the man's identity, and he was asked to leave the residence. The residents did not wish to pursue the matter further.
• At 10:08 a.m., officers investigated the well-being of a woman at Wawa on Easton Road. Several calls came in that the woman appeared to be passed out in her vehicle. Officers confirmed the woman's identity and offered assistance if needed. The woman appeared to be okay and no further action was taken.
• At 4:26 p.m., officers responded to a call on Bradshaw Road for a child that fell off a horse. Point Pleasant EMS was on scene and provided care. The child was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.
• At 6:32 p.m., officers responded to a domestic standby on Twin Silo Road. Officers remained on scene while personal items were retrieved from the home.
• At 10:06 p.m., officers investigated a call for an unwanted person at a home on North Easton Road. Officers were able to speak with all parties involved and mediate the situation.

May 6

• At 2:56 p.m., officers responded to a call on Ferry Road for a woman who fell and struck her head. Point Pleasant EMS provided care and the woman was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

May 7

• At 10:36 a.m., officers carried out a traffic stop on Swamp Road for a vehicle code violation. Upon contact with the driver, Darlene Kephart, 57, of Souderton, police took her into custody on a previous arrest warrant from the Bucks County Sheriff's Office.
• At 12:10 p.m., a Plumstead Township resident contacted the department to report a fraud involving unemployment. The resident was informed that an unemployment claim was fraudulently opened in his name. A report was filed and the complainant was advised to contact the unemployment office.
• At 2:39 p.m., officers observed a wanted person standing in front of 1000 N Easton Rd. Upon contact with Robert Musil, 38, of Doylestown, he was found to be wanted by Upper Moreland police. He was taken into custody.

May 8

• At 11:39 a.m., officers responded to a home on Winterberry Drive after the resident reported a theft from items located inside her shed. The complainant stated that she observed the shed door open and interior light. The missing items are valued around $700. Anyone with information can contact Officer Moffett at Jmoffett@plumstead.gov or call (215) 766-8741.

May 9

• At 12:47 p.m., officers investigated a one-vehicle crash on Landisville Road. The driver and passenger were transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

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