Teen Pulls Knife, Man In Bunny Suit Faces DUI Charge: Central Bucks Regional Crime News

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The Central Bucks Regional Police Department reported numerous arrests and incidents during October. Some of the notable incidents included a 15-year-old boy who pulled a knife during an argument outside a Doylestown coffee shop, a teen driver who struck a pedestrian and fled the scene, and a motorcyclist wearing a bunny outfit who was charged with DUI and other offenses.

October 1

• FRAUD, FRAUDULENT USE, IMPROPER DISPLAY, N. Broad Street, Doylestown Borough - A 47-year-old man from Northampton Township was charged following a traffic stop on Sept. 28 for fraudulent license plates on display.

October 2

• DRIVING WHILE SUSPENDED, ACCIDENT INVOLVING DAMAGE, TRAFFIC VIOLATION, E. Swamp Road, Doylestown Borough – A 34-year-old man from Levittown was charged after fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run accident. With the assistance of witnesses identifying the registration plate of the vehicle, the man was charged.

October 5

• TERRORISTIC THREATS, POSSESSION OF WEAPON, HARASSMENT, DISORDERLY CONDUCT, N. Main Street, Doylestown Borough – A 15-year-old boy from Doylestown was charged after police were dispatch for the report of an armed subject in the Starbucks parking lot. The boy allegedly pulled a knife during a verbal altercation with other juveniles. A juvenile allegation was filed.

October 9

• ACCIDENTS INVOLVING PERSONAL INJURY, SIMPLE ASSAULT, RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT, FAIL STOP RENDER AID, FAIL TO YIELD TO PEDESTRIAN, 311 W. State Street, Doylestown Borough - A 16-year-old boy from Jamison was charged after fleeing the scene of a hit-and-run on Sept. 25. The boy struck a pedestrian with his vehicle, causing the victim to fall and strike their head. A juvenile complaint was filed.

October 10

• DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE, South Pine Street, Doylestown Borough – A 50-year-old man from Warwick was charged following a hit and run with a parked vehicle. The driver presented with heavily slurred speech, bloodshot glassy eyes and slowed speech/motor movements. Field sobriety tests were conducted followed by legal blood draw at Doylestown Hospital.

October 11 to 18

• DISORDERLY CONDUCT, Doylestown Borough – The following individuals were cited for public urination during separate incidents: A 22-year-old man from New Britain Township; a 36-year-old man from Chester Heights; a 21-year-old man from Doylestown; a 23-year-old man from Glenside; a 23-year-old man from Warrington; and a 25-year-old man from Quakertown. Citations have been filed.

October 11

• DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE, E. State Street, Doylestown Borough – A 24-year-old man from Chambersburg was charged following police response to a traffic accident. The driver showed signs of impairment and admitted to drinking alcoholic beverages before driving. Field sobriety tests were conducted and legal blood draw obtained at Doylestown Hospital.
• PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS, N. Main Street, Doylestown Borough – A 30-year-old man from Mountain Top was cited following a well-being check initiated when the man called 911 stating he was trapped and being followed. When police arrived, the man ran and fell from a retaining wall. The man presented with a strong odor of alcoholic beverage and slurred speech. A Citation has been filed.

October 12

• CRIMINAL MISCHIEF (3 COUNTS), E. Butler Avenue, New Britain Borough – A 42-year-old man from Doylestown was charged after slashing tires on three vehicles in August. Citations were filed.

October 22

• THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING, RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY, 700 E. Butler Avenue (Delaware Valley University), New Britain Borough - A 21-year-old man from Covington, GA, was charged following the theft of a cell phone from a classmate at Delaware Valley University on September 23. The phone was tracked to Philadelphia and then Atlanta, Georgia, where the man was found to be in possession of the phone.

October 23

• ORDINANCE VIOLATION, S. Clinton Street & Hart Avenue, Doylestown Borough – A 31-year-old man from Philadelphia was charged following a traffic stop for failing to come to a complete stop at a posted stop sign. The driver presented with an odor of marijuana and had a mason jar containing marijuana. Citations were filed.

October 24

• RETAIL THEFT, 200 Town Center (Giant), New Britain Borough – A 31-year-old man from Doylestown was charged following an investigation of thefts in August and September at the Giant Food store. Stolen merchandise totaled $68.
• SIMPLE ASSAULT, 375 W. Court Street (CB West HS), Doylestown Borough – A 16-year-old boy from Doylestown was charged following a physical altercation in the hallway between students. The boy initiated a verbal altercation, followed by striking the victim several times with a closed fist. A juvenile allegation was filed.

October 30

• RETAIL THEFT, RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY, 425 S. Main Street (Wawa), Doylestown Borough - A 39-year-old woman from Doylestown was charged following police response to a theft at Wawa. The woman was found in possession of stolen items and in a parked car when police arrived.

October 31

• DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE & OTHER CHARGES, S. Main and W. State Streets, Doylestown Borough – A 27-year-old man from Buckingham, dressed as a bunny and driving a motorcycle, was charged following a traffic stop for running a red light. The man was presented with bloodshot eyes and admitted to having consumed an alcoholic beverage before driving. A portable breathalyzer returned positive for alcohol consumption. Field sobriety tests were unable to be completed. The man had a suspended driver’s license for DUI and active arrest warrants. He was remanded to Bucks County Prison on a detainer from the Philadelphia Police Department.
• SIMPLE ASSAULT, HARASSMENT, E. Butler Avenue, New Britain Borough - A 55-year-old man from New Britain Borough was charged following police response to a domestic incident resulting in injuries to the hand and lip of a victim. The man was arraigned and released on $50,000 unsecured bail with conditions.

The Central Bucks Regional Police Department serves Doylestown Borough, New Britain Borough and Chalfont Borough.