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Kenneth Coluzzi, Chief of Police
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The Lower Makefield Township Police Department is accredited by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
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MedReturn Drug Collection Unit
The Lower Makefield Township Police Department has installed a MedReturn drop-box in the police station lobby. This box offers a way for residents to anonymously dispose of unwanted or expired prescription drugs. The items that will be accepted for safe disposal include prescriptions, prescription patches, prescription medications, prescription ointments, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, medication samples and medications for pets.
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LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT MAKES FREE FIREARM SAFETY KITS AVAILABLE THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH PROJECT CHILDSAFE
PARENTS WHO HOST, LOSE THE MOST!
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August 9, 2017

Driveway and Paving Scams

Please be advised of recent reports of driveway and paving scams in our area. Residents are reminded that contractors soliciting for work in the Township are required to possess a Permit to Solicit. Please contact the Police Department at 215-493-4011 to report any suspicious activity or...

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August 7, 2017

TRAFFIC UPDATE

TRAFFIC UPDATE Oxford Valley Rd - between Edgewood and the RR Tunnel and Reading to Main St. PennDOT confirmed the repaving of Oxford Valley Road - north of Edgewood (Lower Makefield) through to Reading Avenue to Main St.. ( Yardley Boro ugh) . This is scheduled for Aug. 14 th ; weather-permitting...

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August 3, 2017

Rumpa, Timothy - (2) counts Aggravated Assault (F1) and 4 additional charges

Police: Lower Makefield man who assaulted father captured LOWER MAKEFIELD — Police said it took roughly 18 hours to find a man they said allegedly pointed a gun at his father and then choked him. Lower Makefield police Chief Ken Coluzzi said police stopped Timothy Rumpa, 38, of Barnswallow Road,...

Charges:

(2) counts Aggravated Assault (F1), (2) counts Simple Assault (M2), (2) counts Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), (2) counts Terroristic Threats (M1), (2) counts Possession of an Instrument of Crime w/ Intent (M1)

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August 3, 2017

Theft from Vehicle

Report that a vehicle was entered and property stolen during the overnight hours.

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Theft

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August 3, 2017

Theft From Vehicle

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Theft

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August 3, 2017

Rumpa, Timothy - (2) counts Aggravated Assault (F1) and 4 additional charges

Police: Lower Makefield man who assaulted father captured LOWER MAKEFIELD — Police said it took roughly 18 hours to find a man they said allegedly pointed a gun at his father and then choked him. Lower Makefield police Chief Ken Coluzzi said police stopped Timothy Rumpa, 38, of Barnswallow Road,...

Charges:

(2) counts Aggravated Assault (F1), (2) counts Simple Assault (M2), (2) counts Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), (2) counts Terroristic Threats (M1), (2) counts Possession of an Instrument of Crime w/ Intent (M1)

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Lower Makefield Township Police Department

July 18, 2017

Higginbotham, Byron - Burglary and related offenses

The Lower Makefield Township Police Department responded to a founded residential burglary on June 24, 2017 at 9:34 PM in the 1400 th block of Newtown-Yardley Road. A subsequent investigation by Lower Makefield Township Detectives revealed the suspect to be, BYRON HIGGINBOTHAM of the 600 th block...

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Burglary and related offenses

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April 27, 2017

Kelch, Kim - Access Device Issued to Another Who Did Not Authorize Use and 3 additional charges

KELCH is wanted for stealing a township resident’s identity and credit card information to finance a 2-week stay at the Hampton Inn located at 1000 Stony Hill Road, Yardley, PA 19067 (Lower Makefield Township) in late December of 2016. KELCH is also wanted for Identity Theft and related offenses in...

Charges:

Access Device Issued to Another Who Did Not Authorize Use, Identity Theft, Theft, Receiving Stolen Property

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Lower Makefield Township Police Department

April 25, 2017

Cope, Zachary - CRIMINAL HOMICIDE and 1 additional charge

30-YEAR-OLD MALE ARRESTED FOR THE MURDER OF HIS MOTHER On December 8, 2016 at approximately 3:00PM, Lower Makefield Police received a call that a male had just informed a passerby that he had killed his mother. The male was described as wearing flip flops and shorts and walking around the area...

Charges:

CRIMINAL HOMICIDE, Possession of Instrument of a Crime

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April 25, 2017

Ruga, Jeremy - (1) Count Burglary; (1) Count Theft; (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property and 2 additional charges

Lower Makefield Detectives Arrest Male for the Kohl’s Smash and Grab On December 28, 2016, at approximately 0315hrs, an unknown male broke into the Kohl’s Department Store, located at 1641 Big Oak Road, by smashing through the front doors and then smashing the Jewelry counter. The male then stole...

Charges:

(1) Count Burglary; (1) Count Theft; (1) Count Receiving Stolen Property, (1) count of Criminal Trespass, (1) Count Criminal Mischief (M2)

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June 5, 2017

Feeney, Christopher - Retail Theft and 1 additional charge

CHRISTOPHER FEENEY is wanted for a retail theft (F3) and receiving stolen property (M1). If anyone has any information regarding FEENEY’S whereabouts please call assigned Detective Rich Meehl at 267-274-1163 or e-mail: richm@lmt.org . FEENEY is still believed to be in the Lower Bucks Area and has...

Charges:

Retail Theft, (2) counts Receiving Stolen Property

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Lower Makefield Township Police Department

April 25, 2017

Nourick, John - Theft (M1) and 1 additional charge

NOURICK is wanted for a theft and receiving property. If anyone has any information regarding NOURICK’S whereabouts please call assigned Detective Rich Meehl at 267-274-1163 or e-mail: richm@lmt.org NOURICK is believed to still be in the North East Philadelphia Area.

Charges:

Theft (M1), Receiving Stolen Property (M1)

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Lower Makefield Township Police Department

April 25, 2017

Riggins, Erica - Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities and 6 additional charges

RIGGINS is wanted in connection with a pick-pocketing incident that occurred May 19, 2016 at the Kohl’s Department Store, located at 1641 Big Oak Road, Yardley, PA 19067 (Lower Makefield Township). The victim’s credit card was taken by Riggins and another female accomplice resulting in $2,211.72...

Charges:

Dealing in Proceeds of Unlawful Activities, Forgery (F2), Access Device Fraud, (F3)- Identity Theft, Theft By Deception, Theft, (F3) Receiving Stolen Property

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Lower Makefield Township Police Department

August 3, 2017

Theft from Vehicle

Report that a vehicle was entered and property stolen during the overnight hours.

Incident Type:

Theft

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Lower Makefield Township Police Department

August 3, 2017

Theft From Vehicle

Report that a vehicle was entered and property stolen during the overnight hours.

Incident Type:

Theft

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Lower Makefield Township Police Department

August 3, 2017

Theft From Vehicle

Report that a vehicle was entered and property stolen during the overnight hours.

Incident Type:

Theft

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Lower Makefield Township Police Department

June 19, 2017

Residential Burglary

Report of a residential burglary which occurred during the evening hours.

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Burglary

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June 12, 2017

Theft from Vehicle

Report of a theft from vehicle which occurred between the evening of June 9 and the morning of June 10, 2017.

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Theft

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August 9, 2017

Driveway and Paving Scams

Please be advised of recent reports of driveway and paving scams in our area. Residents are reminded that contractors soliciting for work in the Township are required to possess a Permit to Solicit. Please contact the Police Department at 215-493-4011 to report any suspicious activity or...

Source:

Lower Makefield Township Police Department

August 7, 2017

TRAFFIC UPDATE

TRAFFIC UPDATE Oxford Valley Rd - between Edgewood and the RR Tunnel and Reading to Main St. PennDOT confirmed the repaving of Oxford Valley Road - north of Edgewood (Lower Makefield) through to Reading Avenue to Main St.. ( Yardley Boro ugh) . This is scheduled for Aug. 14 th ; weather-permitting...

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Lower Makefield Township Police Department

July 21, 2017

Drug Awareness & Identification Workshop

Mayor Chris Harding is sponsoring this very important workshop aimed at informing our residents about the drug epidemic highlighting the most abused drugs, what they look like, how they are packaged, as well as the behaviors associated with drug abuse. Narcotics officers from the Philadelphia...

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June 19, 2017

THE LOWER MAKEFIELD TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES THE DEATH OF ONE OF OUR K-9'S; BISHOP

The Lower Makefield Township Police Department announces the death of one of OUR K-9'S; BISHOP Bishop was a loyal member of the Lower Makefield Police Department for over 10 years. He was trained in explosives detection and patrol use. Bishop’s handler was Lieutenant Jason Braim. Together they were...

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June 8, 2017

UPDATE 6/8/17 WORK SCHEDULE FOR SCUDDERS FALLS BRIDGE PROJECTS

Land-based preparatory work and early construction activities related to the Scudder Falls Bridge Replacement Project will require a series of travel restrictions in New Jersey and Pennsylvania during the week of June 11. The following list of scheduled project-related travel restrictions in the...

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