Morrisville Teen Charged After 'Extensive Vandalism Spree'

MORRISVILLE, PA — A Morrisville teenager was recently arrested for what the Falls Township Police Department described as an "extensive vandalism spree".

A 15-year-old boy was recently arrested by Falls Township police for a vandalism spree, which lasted from June 20 to June 23. According to the police department, over the course of three days, the teenager punctured 23 tires from 18 different vehicles, knocked over two mailboxes, and removed three side-view mirrors from local vehicles.

The majority of the vandalism took place in Falls Township, with some other incidents in Lower Makefield Township being traced back to the teenager. Police from Lower Makefield Township assisted in the arrest of the teen.

Most of the charges against the teenager are for Criminal Mischief. He was also petitioned to Juvenile Court for Loitering and Prowling at Nightime, Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

The vehicles and mailboxes affected by the vandalism are located on the streets of Penns Grant Drive, Allendale Road, Valley Road, Gainsway Road, Springdale Terrace, Ramsey Road, Daleview Drive, Countess Drive, and South Crescent Boulevard.

Anyone who lives on these streets is asked to check their CCTV/Ring footage to see if it caught any of the vandalism taking place.

Those with information on this case are asked to contact Police Officer Ryan Murphy at 215-949-9100, extension 342, or via email at r.murphy@fallstwppd.com