Police Receive Multiple Reports of Livestock on the Loose

Recent activity as reported by the Newtown Township Police Department:

Tuesday, Aug. 9

A resident of Eaton Court called police around 11:45 a.m. to complain about a box truck that was parked on the street.  The responding officer determined that the vehicle was parked legally and the registration and inspection are both current.  This was the second complaint about the vehicle that police have received within the past ten days, but the situation does not warrant any further police action. 

The owner of a service station in Wrightstown called police to report that shortly before noon a female motorist got $10 worth of gas and drove away without paying for the fuel.  The officer attempted to contact the vehicle owner, but was unsuccessful. 

Wednesday Aug.10

Around 3:30 a.m., police were dispatched to a home on Wyckwood Court when the resident reported hearing glass breaking outside her home shortly before she heard people talking and then someone running.  The responding officer checked the surrounding area, but did not locate anyone or broken glass. 

Friday, Aug. 12

Shortly before 3 a.m., police were patrolling the area of Durham and Wrightstown Road and located a disabled vehicle with its hazard lights on. Police stopped to offer assistance.  Upon making contact with the driver, police detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from within the vehicle.  Investigation determined that two of the passengers, 20 year-old Jay Robert from Perkasie and 20 year-old James Fluck of Sellersville, had each consumed alcohol.  Each of them will receive citations in the mail charging them with underage drinking.

At approximately 7:11 p.m., police received an anonymous complaint that a dirt bike was being driven on Linton Hill Road.  The area was checked but the vehicle was not located.  

Saturday, Aug. 13

A resident of Penns Park Road in Wrightstown Township reported fraudulent activity on her credit card.  The victim said that someone had created a duplicate card and attempted to use it to make numerous purchases.  She was alerted to the activity by the credit card company, which also informed her that the purchases were denied and the account was closed. 

A resident of Yorkshire Drive called police around 8:30 p.m. to report that she found a girl’s Mountain Bike in the area of Lower Dolington and Devon roads.  The bike was picked up and placed in storage at police headquarters for safekeeping. 

Shortly before midnight, police observed a motorist turn on to Snapdragon Drive and park the vehicle on the wrong side of the street. The officer made contact with the occupants and determined that the driver, 18 year-old Ryan Johnson from Wycombe was driving with a suspended license.  He will receive a citation in the mail charging him with the offense. 

Sunday, Aug. 14

Around 4 p.m., police responded to the area of Buckman Drive and Maher Lane for a report of as many as 15 cows wandering around.  The owner of the cattle was notified. He said that he had located all but one and was on his way to retrieve that one.

Police were notified of two pigs that were loose on Wrights Road around 4:25 p.m.  The responding officer located the animals in the backyard of a resident, who told him that they belong to his neighbor.  The neighbor responded to get her pigs and take them home.   

Shortly before 8 p.m., police received a report that there were six loose sheep on Wrightstown Road.  While the officer was on his way to the location he was notified that the owner had herded his sheep and police assistance was no longer needed. 

Monday, Aug. 15

A resident of Durham Road came to police headquarters shortly after 8 a.m. to report fraudulent activity on his credit card.  The victim told the officer that he had already notified the credit card company of the illegal charges and the account has been closed.

A resident of Atkinson Lane reported that approximately two weeks ago she began to receive mail about credit card accounts that had been opened using her personal information.  Some of the accounts had been activated and had outstanding balances.  Other accounts were requesting additional information.  The victim contacted all of the credit card companies and advised them of the situation.