Release By:                Ofc. Nicholas Virnelson          

                                          (215) 795-2972

Approved By:            Chief Matthew Phelan   

Date:                           10/21/2020

Summary of Incident:

October 15, 2020- Theft

On October 15, 2020, a resident report theft of a Land Preservation plaque from their property in the 1300 block of Elephant Road.  Anyone with information should contact Ofc. Pekach at spekach@bedminsterpd.com.

October 18, 2020- Criminal Mischief

On October 18, 2020, a resident reported eggs had been thrown at their house on Hart Dr.  This is the second time within the last few months.  Anyone with information should contact Ofc. Pekach at spekach@bedminsterpd.com.

October 18, 2020- Trespass by Motor Vehicle

On October 18, 2020, a non-resident was cited for trespass by motor vehicle after driving on posted property and disabling their vehicle near an agricultural field.

October 19, 2020- Suspicious Occurrence

On October 19, 2020, at about 1045 AM, a resident in the 900 block of Bucks Road reported hearing a single loud explosion.  The source of the explosion was not determined.  Anyone with information should contact Ofc. Virnelson at nvirnelson@bedminsterpd.com

October 20, 2020- Scam Attempt

October 20, 2020 a resident reported an unknown person called claiming to be their grandson and was requesting bail money.  This is a well-known, “grandparent scam.”  The resident called the PD and no money was sent. 

October 20, 2020- DUI

On October 20, 2020, a resident was arrested for DUI resulting from a traffic stop for speeding on Ridge Road.

October 2020 Motor Vehicle Theft Arrest

Two suspects, one resident and one non-resident, were charged with motor vehicle theft following a joint investigation between the Bedminster Township Police Department and the Quakertown Borough Police Department into the theft of a work vehicle that was stolen from Appletree Lane in Bedminster Township this past summer.