Plumstead Township Police Log: Driver Pepper Sprays Bicyclists

PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA — The Plumstead Township Police Department reported the following incidents between June 28 and July 5, 2021.

June 28

• At 11:25 a.m., officers were dispatched to a report of an overdose on North Easton Road. Upon arrival, police located a 22-year-old deceased male from Doylestown. Detectives are investigating the incident.
• At 3:06 p.m., a Plumstead Township resident contacted police to report a fraud involving unemployment. The resident was informed than an unemployment claim was fraudulently opened in his name. A report was filed and the complainant was advised to contact the unemployment office.
• At 7:07 p.m., officers were dispatched to a domestic-in-progress on Mulberry Court. Upon arrival, officers made contact with Kelly Campbell, 24, of no fixed abode, who was found to have a felony warrant from the state of Colorado. Campbell was taken into custody and later arraigned as a fugitive of justice. She was later transported to Bucks County Correctional Facility and released to their custody.

June 29

• At 9:50 a.m., officers investigated a call for vandalism on the Kratz Carriage walking path. Officers located graffiti written in black sharpie on a barricade post along the walking path. The incident is under investigation. If you have information, contact Officer Sullivan at dsullivan@plumstead.gov or call 215-766-8741.
• At 10:48 a.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 3 p.m., officers responded to a domestic standby on Pear Drive. Officers remained on scene while personal items were retrieved from the residence.

June 30

• The Central Bucks Motor Carrier Safety Enforcement Team conducted a safety inspection detail on Tinicum Township between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Multiple citations were issued.

July 1

• At 10:37 a.m., a Plumstead Township resident contacted the department to report a fraud involving someone posing as a PECO employee. A report was filed and the incident is under investigation.

July 2

• At 3:10 p.m., officers responded to Nancy Ward Circle for an unresponsive infant. Upon arrival, Central Bucks Ambulance was at the scene and the infant was awake and breathing. The infant was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
• At 3:30 p.m., a resident contacted the department to report a fraud involving unemployment. The resident was informed that an unemployment claim was fraudulently opened in her name. A report was filed, and the complainant was advised to contact the unemployment office.

July 3

• At 11:21 a.m., officers investigated a call for criminal mischief on Mountain Laurel Court. Officers were greeted by the owner of a Jeep Wrangler that was keyed overnight while parked on the street. Video surveillance is being reviewed and the incident is under investigation.
• At 3:37 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on North Easton Road after observing a motor vehicle violation. Upon contact with the operator, the officer detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. The driver was unable to perform field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence.
• At 6:39 p.m., officers responded to a domestic standby on Pear Drive. Officers remained on scene while personal items were retrieved from the residence.

July 4

• Officers investigated multiple calls regarding fireworks within the township. All calls were resolved and no further action was taken.
• At 2:59 p.m., officers investigated a report of road rage that occurred on River Road and Point Pleasant Pike. A blue Mercedes Benz attempted to run a group of bicyclists off the road. The driver of the vehicle then sprayed what was later determined to be pepper spray onto a bicyclist. A vehicle registration was obtained by a passing driver and the incident is under investigation.

July 5

At 11:04 a.m., officers investigated a call for criminal mischief on Point Pleasant Pike. Once on scene, officers were greeted by the owner of a Chevy Tahoe that was keyed overnight while parked in front of a business. Officers are investigating to identify the perpetrator of the crime.

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