Newtown Police Log: Fraud, Underage Drinking, DUIs

NEWTOWN, PA — The Newtown Township Police Department reported the following incidents between Dec. 31, 2020 and Jan. 7, 2021.

December 31

A Newtown Township resident told police that someone tried to access his bank account using his Social Security Number and account number in Chester, New Jersey. The bank froze the account and notified the account holder of the attempted breach. The resident did not lose any money and was able to acquire a new bank account number.

January 2

At around 2:15 a.m., police carried out a traffic stop on the driver of a silver 2014 Honda Accord for a vehicle code violation on the Newtown Bypass in the area of Lower Silver Lake Road. Police seized a small amount of marijuana as evidence and issued the driver a citation.

January 3

At 4:55 a.m. police conducted a traffic stop on the driver of a white 2019 Dodge for a vehicle code violation on Durham Road in the area of South Drive. Police seized a small amount of marijuana as evidence and issued the driver a citation.

January 6

At 11:45 p.m., police were called to a Newtown Township residence for an abandoned 911 call. An unconscious, intoxicated 20-year-old man was found and taken to the hospital. Three others were issued citations for underage drinking.

January 7

A Newtown Township resident told police that someone claiming to be from Apple contacted her in December and told her that her device was hacked. She purchased several gift cards worth $6,620. Police are investigating the case as fraud.

*Two DUI arrests were made during this time period.