DUI, Theft, Disorderly Incidents, More In Delco: PA State Police

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA — Pennsylvania State Police from the Media Barracks released details on several incidents occurring across Delaware County townships in late 2025 and early 2026. These events include reports of theft, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, and driving under the influence.

On Jan. 2, troopers responded to a DUI incident on Interstate 95 South in Ridley Park Borough. Police saw a black Maserati Levante heading north in the southbound lanes. The driver, a 49-year-old male from Philadelphia, was arrested for DUI, processed, and released from the Media barracks.

In Chadds Ford Township, a 64-year-old male reported a theft of American Airlines miles on Oct. 10, 2025. The victim stated he received an alert about unauthorized use of his miles to purchase concert tickets, resulting in a loss of approximately $2,126.65. American Airlines could not identify the user, and the case has been closed due to a lack of investigative leads.

Another theft report came from Thornbury Township on Oct. 8, 2025. A 44-year-old female from Glen Mills reported that a check she mailed to American Express was intercepted and cashed by an unknown individual. Police are investigating this wire fraud incident.

On Jan. 5, 2026, troopers responded to a disturbance at Riddle Hospital in Middletown Township. A 50-year-old male from Upper Chichester was observed blocking the main entrance and allegedly physically grabbed a walker from an elderly woman. He was taken into custody and issued a non-traffic citation for disorderly conduct before being released at a nearby Wawa.

Concord Township saw two incidents reported. On Dec. 6, 2025, a 38-year-old female from Claymont, Delaware, was arrested for retail theft at Wegmans, where about $588.45 worth of groceries were reported stolen. On Oct. 16, 2025, a 29-year-old male from Glen Mills reported an attempted catalytic converter theft from his 2009 Honda CRV at 255 Wilmington Westchester Pike. Police are investigating the attempted theft.

These reports reflect ongoing police activity and investigations in the Delaware County area. The Pennsylvania State Police policy is to disseminate information regarding incidents likely to generate public interest in a timely manner. Officials noted that information provided is preliminary and subject to change as additional investigative details emerge.

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