Wine-Drinking Woman Causes Commotion At Yoga Studio: Newtown PD

NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — Newtown Township Police were called to a local yoga studio this week after an intoxicated woman caused a disruption for more than an hour.

According to police, on Sept. 17 shortly before 8 p.m., officers were summoned to Yogasphere on Swamp Road after an instructor reported a suspicious female was drinking wine in the lobby and yelling.

The yoga instructor told officers the woman came to the studio earlier that evening to inquire about classes. She sat on the sofa drinking what appeared to be wine, and remained there for over an hour, the instructor told police.

When the instructor attempted to determine if the woman needed assistance, the woman reportedly became angry, raised her voice, and then left.

Police searched the area but could not find the woman.

Police also reported the following recent activity:

September 14

Patrol was dispatched to a Warwick Court residence at 12:15 a.m. for the report of a 15-year-old juvenile who was vomiting after alcohol consumption. Police determined she had consumed "a lot" of alcohol that she had taken from her mother’s liquor cabinet. She was transported to the hospital for evaluation.

Shortly before 9:00 a.m., police responded to a Jonquil Drive residence for the report of an attempted theft. The complainant reported that someone entered her unlocked car overnight while it was parked in her driveway. Nothing appeared to be taken, but it was evident that someone had gone through the glove box and center console. While police were speaking with the complainant, another Jonquil Drive resident approached the officer and reported that his unlocked car had been entered as well. He reported that the only thing that appeared to be missing was the vehicle’s manual.

Around 9:00 a.m., police were contacted in regards to a tailgating incident. According to the complainant, a BMW was following and tailgating her as she was driving in the area of Grant Street in Newtown Township. She said at one point the operator of the BMW got out of his vehicle and yelled at the complainant before driving off. The complainant remembered the BMW’s license plate number, and police were able to locate and speak with the driver, who admitted that he was at fault.

At approximately 1:30 p.m., a South Ascot Court resident reported that her vehicle was stolen from her driveway the day before. An investigation is ongoing.

While on routine patrol around 1:45 pm, an officer observed a disabled vehicle that was stuck in a ditch at the Middletown Grange Fair Grounds. The officer assisted with getting two children out of the vehicle. Another vehicle approached to help and became stuck in the ditch as well. A tow company was contacted to respond and pulled both vehicles out of the ditch.

September 15

Patrol was contacted regarding a stolen vehicle that was found parked on the shoulder of Sacketsford Road. The vehicle was reported as stolen out of Telford, and the Pennridge Regional Police Department was contacted. The vehicle was then secured at headquarters for their processing and investigation.

At approximately 11:00 a.m., police responded to the area of the Newtown Bypass and Lindenhurst Road for the report of a chair creating a hazardous condition in the intersection. Upon arrival, the officer located the chair and removed it from the roadway.

September 16

Police were notified of an attempted theft on Crocus Lane that had occurred a few days prior. According to the report, two unlocked vehicles were entered and rifled through overnight. Nothing was taken. Police advise residents to lock their vehicles and remove all valuables.

Police responded to Durham Road in the area of the Newtown Bypass around 12:45 p.m. for the report of dry fertilizer that had fallen out of a trailer creating a hazardous condition in the roadway. Police assisted with traffic control as the fertilizer was cleaned up.

At approximately 2:00 p.m., police responded to a German Avenue residence for the report of criminal mischief involving damage to a lock, a vehicle, and a trailer.

September 17

At 1:05 p.m., a Newtown Township resident responded to headquarters to report an employment opportunity scam involving a fraudulent check. The resident explained that she was contacted by a company she came across on the internet to deposit a check to her personal account for the purchase of gift cards. The woman sought to confirm the authenticity of the check with her bank before depositing it, and she did not suffer any loss.

September 19

Officers responded to Windy Bush Road for the report of a branch creating a hazardous condition in the roadway. The branch was located and removed.

Shortly before 8:45 p.m., police were dispatched to CVS Pharmacy in Wrightstown Township for the report of a retail theft not in progress. The offender, who had pocketed over-the-counter medication valued at approximately $15.00, was identified and advised that he is no longer welcome at the store.