Umbrella Attack, Hit-And-Runs, And More: Central Bucks Police Log

DOYLESTOWN, PA — The Central Bucks Regional Police Department responded to numerous incidents over the month of April.

Read their report:

Friday, April 1

• A 25-year-old Feasterville man was charged with assault on S. Main Street in Doylestown after an incident in March when it was reported he struck someone over the head with a glass mug. A criminal complaint was filed.
• Police found a vehicle in a parking lot on N. Main Street that had been reported stolen. Surveillance video showed a man exit the car, which was traced back to a 33-year-old Philadelphia man. He was taken into custody, arraigned with bail set at 10 percent of $10,000, and sent to Bucks County Prison. A criminal complaint was filed.
• A young man was charged with simple assault on W. Court Street after someone said he shot them with a splatter gun from the back of a pick-up truck. A juvenile allegation was filed.
• Someone took packages from the mailroom on N. State Street.

Tuesday, April 5

• A 51-year-old Chalfont woman was charged with DUI after police were notified of a hit-and-run incident. Police stopped her a few blocks away and noticed she appeared confused, struggled to answer basic questions, and smelled of alcohol. She failed field sobriety tests and was taken into custody. A criminal complaint was filed.

Wednesday, April 6

• A 77-year-old New Hope woman was cited at the New Britain Town Center after someone said she struck him in the hand with her umbrella. A citation for harassment was issued.
• A 24-year-old Kennett Square man was cited for soliciting for Venture Solar without a permit.

Friday, April 8

• A 41-year-old Doylestown man was charged with simple assault after police were called to a domestic situation on N. Chubb Drive. Someone said he began punching him, put his hands around his neck, and wrestled him to the ground. A criminal complaint was filed.

Saturday, April 9

• A 39-year-old Perkasie man was charged with drug possession after police were called to a crash. He was found to have drugs and drug paraphernalia and was taken into custody, processed, and released.

Sunday, April 10

• A 22-year-old Ivyland man was cited on N. Main Street after police were told a man had damaged a local business' outdoor heater and was running up the street. When officers caught up with him he was agitated. Someone else had reported he approached someone at another business and pulled a chain from their neck. Police took him into custody and issued citations.
• A 21-year-old Southampton woman was cited for disorderly conduct and public drunkenness on N. Main Street after she tried to intervene in an investigation and became verbally combative with police.
• A 21-year-old Chalfont woman was charged with drug possession on Butler Avenue after a traffic stop where she was a passenger. She was found to have drugs and drug paraphernalia, and taken into custody. A criminal complaint was filed.

Tuesday, April 12

• Someone stole three cars from a lot on Bristol Road overnight. They cut the chain on the main gate to gain entry and then cut the chain link fence surrounding the lot.

Wednesday, April 13

• A 19-year-old Doylestown man was charged with assault after police were contacted by someone who said he punched them in the head after a verbal argument escalated. He was taken into custody, arraigned with bail set at 10 percent of $10,000 with conditions, and sent to Bucks County Prison. A criminal complaint was filed.

Friday, April 15

• A Doylestown man damaged inflatable holiday decorations on a N. Main Street home owner’s front yard.

Sunday, April 17

• A 58-year-old Doylestown man was cited for public drunkenness after police were called when he made other patrons at a S. Main Street business uncomfortable. He appeared unsteady on his feet, presented with slurred speech and glassy bloodshot eyes, and smelled like alcohol.
• A 43-year-old Doylestown man was cited for disorderly conduct in Printers Alley when police saw him urinating in public.
• A 24-year-old Warrington man was cited on N. Main Street for disorderly conduct for urinating in public.
• A 34-year-old Doylestown man was charged with a DUI on Decatur Street after a traffic stop when officers smelled alcohol coming from his vehicle. While the officer processed his information, he fled the scene. He was found in the rear of a nearby home, taken into custody, and found to be driving on a suspended license. A criminal complaint was filed.

Thursday, April 21

• A young person was cited for harassment after the victim's mother told police about a situation on W. State Street the previous day.

Friday, April 22

• A 36-year-old Chalfont man was charged with DUI after police responded to a hit-and-run on E. Butler Avenue. While at the scene, someone told them about a disabled vehicle matching the description of the one involved in the crash. The damage was consistent with the hit-and-run and the driver seemed unsteady on his feet, with bloodshot eyes and an odor of alcohol. After he failed sobriety tests, he was brought to Doylestown Hospital for a legal blood draw and a criminal complaint was filed.
• A 65-year-old Doylestown woman was cited for trespassing after police found her on a N. Main Street property she was previously warned not to return to.

Saturday, April 23

• A 39-year-old Doylestown man was cited for public drunkenness after police responded to a call about an unconscious man. He was found laying on the ground. Once they were able to wake him, they saw he appeared intoxicated, presented with slurred speech, and could not focus or walk without assistance.
• A 29-year-old Croydon man was arrested for a drug violation charge after police were called to check on someone's wellbeing. He was found to possess drug paraphernalia and had an outstanding warrant. He was taken into custody and brought to Doylestown Hospital for evaluation. A criminal complaint was filed.

Sunday, April 24

• A 28-year-old Quakertown man was cited for public drunkenness after police found him slumped over a chair outside an establishment on N. Main Street. He started to vomit, smelled of alcohol, slurred his speech, and could not stay awake. EMS was called to evaluate him.
• A 42-year-old Eagleville man was cited for harassment and disorderly conduct after police responded to a fight on Harvey Avenue. He was found to be unsteady on his feet with slurred speech and a strong smell of alcohol.

Monday, April 25

• A 36-year-old Chalfont man was charged with false imprisonment and harassment on the Unami Trail after police responded to a domestic situation. A woman said she made several attempts to leave but he argued with her, refused to let her leave the home, and hid her wallet and car keys. A criminal complaint was filed.
• A 28-year-old Ottsville man was charged with DUI after a crash. He said he was run off the road by an intoxicated driver. He could not describe the other vehicle and police saw his eyes were glassy and bloodshot. He was taken into custody after failed field sobriety tests and brought to Doylestown Hospital for a legal blood draw. A criminal complaint was filed.
• Someone on W. State Street stole flowers from the rear of one of the businesses.

Tuesday, April 26

• A young man was charged for sex offenses after someone came forward. A juvenile allegation was filed.

Sunday, April 30

• A 35-year-old Doylestown man and 36-year-old Doylestown man were cited for disorderly conduct after police were informed of a fight in progress around the corner on W. State Street.
• A 23-year-old Collegeville man was cited for disorderly conduct on S. Hamilton Street for urinating in public.

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