See July Crime Statistics For Tredyffrin Township

TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Tredyffrin Township released their monthly report for July, highlighting police activity in the township from last month. The report also reminds residents of rules and regulations regarding e-scooters after recent crashes and increased use.

Below are crime statistics from July, and year to date

• Assault — 0 (9 YTD)
• Burglary — 3 (15 YTD)
• Robbery — 0 (0 YTD)
• Sex Offenses — 0 (7 YTD)
• Larceny/Theft — 13 (113 YTD)
• Vehicle Theft — 0 (2 YTD)
• Vandalism — 5 (48 YTD)
• Drug Offenses — 4 (23 YTD)
• Driving Under the Influence — 7 (25 YTD)
• Identity Theft/Fraud — 13 (122 YTD)
• Public Drunkenness — 1 (6 YTD)
• Disorderly Conduct — 30 (163 YTD)
• All Others — 9 (56 YTD)

Below are statistics on general patrol activity in the township:

• Service Calls — 2,144 (13,350 YTD)
• Patrol Checks, Outside Areas — 493 (2,591 YTD)
• Business Checks — 41 (282 YTD)
• School Checks — 0 (324 YTD)
• Vehicle Stops — 439 (2,427 YTD)
• Reportable Crashes — 25 (168 YTD)
• Non-Reportable Crashes — 47 (333 YTD)
• Part I / Part II Crimes — 87 (525 YTD)
• Total Traffic Citations — 306 (1,597 YTD)

Below are details on police investigations conducted in July:

• July 2 — An adult male from Tredyffrin Township was arrested and charged with Retail Theft and Receiving Stolen Property after officers were called to a Devon retail establishment. On July 21, 2025, Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for the same individual, charging him with multiple other Retail Theft charges at the same business.
• July 2 — An adult male from Illinois and an adult male from New Jersey were arrested and charged with Disorderly Conduct after they were found on private property in the Strafford section of Tredyffrin Township.
• July 4 — An adult male from Tredyffrin Township was arrested and charged with Indirect Criminal Contempt, Criminal Mischief, and Harassment after violating a Protection from Abuse Order by returning to a property from which he was evicted and causing damage to that same property.
• July 12 — An adult male from Paoli, PA, was arrested and charged with Possessing an Instrument of Crime, Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, and Harassment stemming from a physical altercation near his residence in the Paoli section of Tredyffrin Township.
• July 12 — An adult male from Maryland was arrested and charged with Defiant Trespass and Public Drunkenness after he was discovered in a restroom of a hotel located in the Wayne section of Tredyffrin Township.
• July 14 — An adult female from King of Prussia, PA, was arrested and charged with Criminal Trespass after she entered a Church in the Wayne section of Tredyffrin Township following previous notification not to return.
• July 14 — An adult male from Berwyn, PA, was arrested and charged with Burglary, Criminal Trespass, and Theft by Unlawful Taking after he unlawfully entered a private residence in the Berwyn section of Tredyffrin Township.
• July 21 — An adult male from King of Prussia, PA, was arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Careless Driving, Reckless Driving, and Duty of Driver in an Emergency Response Area after he crashed into a Tredyffrin Township Police Department Patrol Vehicle on State Route 202 that was stopped while the Officer was assisting a disabled motorist.
• July 29 — An adult male from Schwenksville, PA, was charged with Fleeing and Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Reckless Driving, and Maximum Speeds after he fled from an officer on July 21, 2025, while reaching speeds of 140 miles per hour on State Route 202 in the Malvern section of Tredyffrin Township. The Officer declined to pursue the vehicle, but further investigation revealed the operator’s identity.

Community Alert of the Month

As electric bikes, commonly referred to as e-bikes, Tredyffrin Police want to ensure residents know state laws and local regulations surrounding them.

Pennsylvania follows a 3-class system for e-bikes:

• Class 1: Pedal-assist only (no throttle), motor assists up to 20 mph.
• Class 2: Throttle-assisted, motor propels the bike up to 20 mph.
• Class 3: Pedal-assist only, motor assists up to 28 mph.

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All e-bikes must have fully operable pedals. The absence of operable pedals means it is considered a motorcycle and shall not be operated upon the roadway without proper license, registration, inspection, and insurance.

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Rules & Regulations

• No License or Registration Required
  • E-bikes that meet the 3-class definitions are not considered motor vehicles — no driver’s license, registration, or insurance is needed.
• Age Restrictions
  • Class 3 e-bikes: Riders must be 16 years or older.
  • No age restriction for Class 1 and Class 2, but helmets are strongly encouraged.
• Helmet Laws
  • Required for all riders under age 12.
  • Recommended for all ages, especially when riding Class 3 e-bikes.
• Where You Can Ride
  • Roads and bike lanes: All classes allowed unless otherwise posted.
  • Sidewalks: Not permitted (same as regular bicycles).
  • Trails and Parks: Local regulations vary — always check signs or contact your local parks department.
• Speed Limits
  • Obey all posted speed limits and ride responsibly.
  • Even with motor assistance, riders must follow the same rules as cyclists.

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E-bikes that exceed 750 watts, do not have operable pedals, or can go over 28 miles per hour on motor power alone are considered motorized vehicles and are subject to different rules.

E-bikes must not be modified to exceed legal speed or power limits, as doing so may make it
illegal to ride on public roads and paths.

Authorities may issue warnings or citations for improper use of e-bikes.

*Part I crimes represent serious crimes such as murder, rape, robbery, burglary, aggravated assault, etc. Part II crimes represent less serious crimes such as simple assault, fraud, drug offenses, vandalism, DUI, etc.

**Reportable crashes are those crashes that involve either injury and/or a vehicle that must be towed from the scene. In contrast, non-reportable crashes do not involve injury or the towing of a vehicle.