Police Log: DUI, Theft and Attempted Suicide

July 19 – Narcotics possession – Marijuana

• 25 Byberry Rd – Forrest Hills Cemetery

Last week LMPD was requested to supply extra patrol at Forrest Hills Cemetery because of trespassing. One week later, David Patrick Martinez and Carol Jo-Lynn Smith were caught at the top of the mausoleum at 12:05 a.m. After detecting the smell of pot, police searched the woman’s purse and found a small amount of marijuana to go along with two pipes with residue on them.

The two trespassers told officers they were "hoping to watch the storm roll in." They also had a pile of cigarette butts in a box that they apparently collected instead of throwing out.

July 19 – Public Services Notification

• 900 block of Hunters Turn

Police arrived at 7:15 p.m. after Raymond Schienholtz accidentally fell into an open trench on his property. Schienholtz reported that Comcast was responsible for the hole in his back yard (1' deep, 6" wide, 2' long). The hole was made when Comcast had to replace an electrical wire, but the end of the trench was never filled in.

July 19 – DUI

• Area of Huntingdon Pike & Moreland Rd.

Kerry Ryan Daplyn was stopped on Huntingdon Pike near Moreland Rd. after speeding. The officer detected the smell of alcohol and noticed Daplyn’s eyes were bloodshot and glassy. Daplyn admitted to drinking several beers at “Big Heads” in Willow Grove. He registered a BAC of 0.101. Daplyn was arrested and taken to LMPD before eventually being released.

July 19 – Theft

• Sullivan’s Scrap Metals

Employees of Sullivan’s Scrap Metals contacted police at 12:47 p.m. to report a five-gallon water cooler container holding $100.00 in coins and currency was missing. Upon reviewing the surveillance tape, it was discovered that Jesse L. Bianchini had taken the money, which was being used for a charitable donation to “CRB1 Curing Retinal Blindness.”

Later in the day, employees recognized Bianchini’s car in the parking lot, and police officers arrived to take him into custody.

July 18 – Theft

• 800 block of Welsh Rd. – Tower Maintenance Service

Thomas Marron contacted police to report that someone had taken three large motors off a trailer toward the back of their business. There was also a large stack of tires dumped behind the building. After reviewing surveillance tapes, it was discovered that a dark pick-up truck was in the parking lot. Police believe that the driver came into the parking lot, saw the motors and then dumped the tires out of the truck to make room for the motors. It was not possible to indentify any information on the truck, or how many subjects were inside.

July 17 – Vandalism

• 3600 block of Heaton Rd.

Michael Raisman contacted LMPD to report damage done to his mailbox at some point during the night hours on July 16. There was a dent in the brown metal mailbox and the wooden bracket, which holds the mailbox in place, was also damaged. The damage, however, did not appear to be consistent with being struck by a bat, but rather a car’s side mirror, according to police.

July 17 – DUI

• Area of Byberry Rd.

Sean McConway, of Hatboro, was driving erratically on Byberry Rd. approaching Buck Rd. After swerving over the double yellow lines, he was stopped by a police officer. The officer detected a strong smell of burnt marijuana, and McConway handed over a small, partially burnt joint that he said he smoked about three hours prior to driving. He failed a field sobriety test. Charges for DUI pending.

July 16 – DUI

• 770 Welsh Rd. – Gloria Dei Towers

A resident contacted LMPD about a reckless driver in the area of Huntingdon Pike. Dispatch told the officer the tags were registered at 770 Welsh Rd. Police found the man walking to his car that fit the description of the complaint in the Gloria Dei Towers parking lot. It was found that Dae H. Jang was under the influence and was laughing while being questioned by an officer. He failed multiple field sobriety tests. He was placed under arrest for DUI.

July 16 – DUI/Drugs Impaired

• 2400 block of Terwood Rd.

A police officer discovered an unusual scene when Ricky John DeJoseph, from Birdsboro, was found sitting in the middle of the street with a small baseball bat down the back of his pants. Once the officer activated her car lights, the male stood up and began to walk down Fettersmill Drive. Following him, police discovered he was walking toward his girlfriend’s car, which had its headlights on in a driveway. DeJoseph entered the car and instructed his girlfriend to take him home.

The girlfriend, Karina Krous, of Feasterville, told police he was trying to kill himself by getting hit by a car after he found out that Krous was hanging out with three guys the previous night.

Police questioned both people. The woman failed field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest for DUI. Her car was secured in the parking lot of Bryn Athyn post office. She was transported to Holy Redeemer Hospital for further testing.

DeJoseph, who was taken to LMPD, passed out and officers had a hard time waking him up. Kraus told police he intended to overdose to try and kill himself, but eventually DeJoseph came to and was taken to Holy Redeemer Hospital for futher testing.

July 15 – Theft

• 74 Steele Way

Suzana Simon contacted police to report that her 2005 Nissan Pathfinder had been entered overnight. The following items were reported as missing: sun glasses ($90). Gucci sunglasses ($400), Prada sunglasses ($300), white platinum diamond ring (unknown value), Tiffany silver bracelet ($300), Tiffany silver necklace ($400), Burberry umbrella ($300), an agenda planner case containing credit cards, social security cards, Simon’s driver’s license, 40 music CDs and Prada perfume and lotion ($40).

July 13 – DUI

• Area of Huntingdon Pike & County Line Rd.

Sandra Beale, of Philadelphia, failed field sobriety tests after being involved in a two-car accident in the area of Huntingdon Pike and County Line Rd at 9:42 p.m. Her Buick LeSabre struck a BMW and Beale admitted to drinking a couple of beers and taking Xanax. She was placed under arrest for DUI.