Crime & Safety

Fraud, Drug Possesion, And More: Lower Makefield Twp. Police Log

These incidents and more were reported in Lower Makefield Township. Read all about them below.

LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA — The Lower Makefield Township Police Department reported several crimes that occurred in the area between Friday, Feb. 11, and Wednesday, Feb. 16.

Read below to see all incidents:

Friday, Feb. 11

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  • A complainant, who lives on the 900 block of Kathy Dr., reported posting a vehicle for sale on Craigslist and being defrauded out of over $5,800.

Monday, Feb. 14

  • A complainant, who lives on the 1100 block of Kathy Dr., reported being notified by T-Mobile that their personal information was compromised in a data breach.
  • A complainant, who lives on Elm Avenue, reported selling an item online and receiving two counterfeit $100 bills.

Tuesday, Feb. 15

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  • Loss Prevention at the Shop Rite on Big Oak Drive reported a known male removed $216.14 worth of baby formula without paying. An investigation is ongoing.

Wednesday, Feb. 16

  • Police stopped a vehicle on the 500 block of W. Trenton Ave. for an active warrant. Further investigation led to the arrest of the 28-year-old male driver from Hopewell, NJ for possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • An employee of the Shop Rite on Big Oak Drive reported unknown male used 22 counterfeit $20 bills to purchase gift cards.
  • A complainant, who lives on the 5000 block of Spruce Mill Dr., reported an unknown person, possibly more than one, gaining access to their Unemployment Compensation account and changing their personal information.
  • Police were flagged down by a passing motorist regarding a possible drunk driver on Big Oak Rd. and Pine Grove Rd. Further investigation led to the arrest of the 41-year-old male from Levittown for DUI.

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