September 4, 2026

At 10:29 am police were notified of a hit-and-run accident that occurred at the intersection of the Newtown Bypass and Newtown Yardley Road. A black Mercedes-Benz was identified as the vehicle that left the scene of the accident.  Police were able to identify the driver and made contact with her at her residence. Upon contact, officers detected the odor of alcohol. The operator was unable to perform field sobriety tests satisfactorily and was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. The operator refused to submit blood for chemical testing, and charges are pending. 

September 5, 2026

At 8:09 pm police were dispatched to the area of Gablewing Circle for the report of a suspicious male. The male was seen the previous night, and it was suspected that he was trying to gain access to a vacant apartment. Upon contact with the male, he was identified and had a warrant out of Lower Makefield Township, as well as Bucks County Court.  The male was taken into custody and transferred to Lower Makefield Township Police. 

September 6, 2026

At 10:15 am police conducted a traffic stop on a dark colored Dodge pickup truck operator for committing a vehicle code violation in the area of the Newtown Bypass and Richboro Road. Upon contact with the operator, the officer detected the odor of alcohol. The operator was unable to perform field sobriety tests satisfactorily and was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. Charges are pending blood evidence results.

At 10:07 pm police were dispatched to a Newtown Township business for the report of a disturbance. As a result of the investigation, one male subject was arrested and charged with Robbery, Simple Assault, Harassment, Receiving Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest, and Disorderly Conduct. 

September 7, 2026

At 9:33 am, police responded to Acme Markets for the report of a retail theft where 2 juveniles stole approximately $40 worth of alcohol. The incident is under investigation. 

September 8, 2026

At approximately 9:00 am, Newtown Township Police, along with members of the Bucks County Detectives, Bensalem Township Police, Buckingham Township Police, and Lower Makefield Township Police, executed a search warrant at a residence on Richboro Road, which led to the arrest of an offender.  The search warrant was the result of a months-long investigation into internet crimes against children.

At 2:40 pm, police responded to Augusta Drive to meet with a representative of Toll Brothers, who reported the theft of plywood from one of the properties being built.

At 4:30 pm, police responded to Council Rock High School – North for the report of vandalism to a shed near the practice football field.

September 9, 2026

At 11:56 am police conducted a traffic stop on a red GMC pickup truck in the area of Durham Road and Second Street Pike for vehicle code violations.  Upon contact with the driver, it was determined that the Falls Township Police Department held an active arrest warrant for the driver.  The driver was taken into custody, and during a search of their person, suspected narcotics were located.  The driver was processed and turned over to Falls Township Police. Charges are pending lab results of the suspected narcotics. 

September 10, 2026

At approximately 3:00 pm, police spoke with a victim who reported a sexual assault that occurred while utilizing a ride-share program on their way to work.  The incident is currently under investigation.

At 7:13 pm, police conducted a traffic stop on a gray Hyundai for committing motor vehicle code violations.  Upon contact with the operator, the officer detected a strong odor of alcohol.  The operator was unable to perform field sobriety tests satisfactorily and was placed under arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. Charges are pending the blood evidence results.

* Please note that the above are highlighted incidents and do not reflect the entirety of reports from each week. *