Warminster Township Police Department -Arrests and Notable Incidents Blotter:

Period 7/4/2022 to  7/10/2022

WT-22-07718 Criminal Trespass

On 7/5/2022 Police responded to a business at Street Rd and Mearns Rd for a report of a male subject on sight who was previously told not to return to the property.  After making contact with the male and asking him to leave he became argumentative.  The male eventually complied and left the private property. The 34 YOA Male from Horsham cited for trespassing.

WT-22-07662 Fireworks Use Violation

On 7/4/2022 at 10:44PM While on patrol officers came across a group of subjects and vehicles inside the Warminster Community Park.  The officer also observed large fireworks going off in the area of the old runway located in the park.  After speaking to the group an 18 YOA male from Warminster was cited for the fireworks use violation under Title 72 9404(b)(1). 

WT-22-07662 Fireworks Use Violation

On 7/4/2022 at 9:12PM in the area of Decker Lane a Citation was issued to a homeowner after Police responded to the area for a fireworks complaint.  The officer made contact with the homeowners and provided a verbal warning about the complaint and instructed them to cease the activity since it was in violation of the fireworks section Title 72 9404(B)(5). As officers left to handle other calls in the area the fireworks were once again observed coming from the previously warned home.  When officers returned they cited the homeowners for the violation.

WT-22-05680 Drug Possession

While on patrol at approximately 1:20 am an officer came across an occupied running vehicle in the parking lot of a closed business on York Road.  While investigating why the vehicle was on the property of the closed business the two 17 YOA occupants were found to be in possession of marijuana.

WT-22-07187 Dog Bite Citation Issued

The Animal Control Officer investigated a dog bite that had occurred in the area of Winding Way.  The complainant reported a German Shepard got loose from a residence as they were walking their smaller dog in the area. The German Shepard allegedly bit the smaller dog and the owner also sustained an injury to the hand.    The Shepard was quarantined for the required time limit by Animal Control and the owner was cited for the violations.   

WT-22-07859 Retail Theft Arrest

On 7/8/2022 at 11:21am Police responded to the Wine and Spirits Store located on W. Street Road for a report of a retail theft that had just occurred.  The female suspect had left the area prior to police arrival. A few hours later the female returned to the store and stole more items. The 18 YOA female residing in Warminster was eventually located by officers and charged for the thefts.

WT-22-07963 Criminal Trespassing

On 7/10/2022 at 10:34pm Officers responded to an alarm call in the area of Ivyland Road, while responding to that call officers received a complaint of possible drag racing in that general area.  As the officers arrived in the vicinity of Ivyland Road the vehicles had left the area.  While checking the business of the initial alarm call, officers observed a few vehicles returning to the site of the drag racing complaint.  Officers made contact with the operators and it was found at least one of the operators was previously warned not to be on the private property.  A trespassing citation was issued to a 17 YOA male from Holland PA. 

WT-22-07817 Stolen License Plate

On 7/7/2022 at 2:46PM an officer took a report of a stolen license plate.  The tag was entered into NCIC database. 

WT-22-07859 Catalytic Converter Theft

On 7/8/2022 at 2:58 pm officers took a report of a stolen catalytic converter from a business located on the 300 block of York Road.  The theft occurred from a parked vehicle described as a 2008 Chevy Work Van. Approximate value of theft is $1700.00.

WT-22-07924 Theft

On 7/9/2022 at 10:40PM Police took a report for a stolen bicycle from the rear of a business located in the area of Street Rd and Mearns Rd. Police have a suspect in the case and are investigating

WT-22-07916 Theft Investigation

On 7/9/2022 at 5:19pm Police responded to the Costco store for a report of a stolen wallet.  The wallet was allegedly taken from a purse that was in a shopping cart in the store. There was also an attempt to use some of the credit cards that were contained in that wallet after it was taken at other locations.  Police are investigating.    

WT-22-07947 Retail Theft Investigation

On 7/10/2022 officers responded to the Ross Store for a report of a retail theft.  The alleged actors left the store with approximately $1000 in unpaid for merchandise prior to Police arrival.   The two male suspects exited the store and got into a white vehicle and left the area.  Police are investigating.  

*** ALL SUSPECTS/DEFENDANTS IN THE STATED INCIDENTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW, SOME INFORMATION/INCIDENTS MAY BE WITHELD DUE TO NATURE OF INCIDENT OR ACTIVE INVESTIGATIONS ***

*** Community Awareness:

**** Making a Police Report or Speaking with an Officer Involving an Incident:

If you need to make a police report, report a crime in progress or that has recently occurred and/or speak with an Officer in regard to a situation, you can dial 911 for emergencies or 215-672-1000 for our non-emergency dispatcher 24 hours a day. You can also stop into our 24 hour police lobby to have an officer meet with you there. 

The Crime Watch site “Contact Us Form” and the citizen contact form are for general administrative questions and general information request, not for dispatching or making reports. Please be aware these contact form accounts are not continuously monitored and therefore there can be a delay in getting a response or having an officer address a situation.  

****As many residents are aware a drug collection box is located at the Police Department (401 Gibson Ave, Warminster PA) for the convenience of township residents.  This drop box allows residents to safely and securely dispose of old prescription and over the counter medications.  The box is located in our 24 hour Police Lobby.  Residence should read the warning label on the front of the drop box to ensure they are only leaving approved items. These items are collected and then properly disposed of by Police.   

**** We would like to remind everyone to please remember to secure your vehicles and valuables, also many newer vehicles have key fobs that auto unlock your car doors when you are in a certain range, please keep this in mind when parking your vehicle and ensure those key fobs are stored far enough away when not in use so that your vehicles remain locked.  Doing these simple things will help minimize the chances of you becoming a victim of this type of theft. Most actors in these cases are looking for unlocked vehicles/quick easy targets that they can get in and out fast. These types of crimes tend to increase with the nicer weather.  If you happen to see suspicious or illegal behavior occurring, it is always best to call to have an officer dispatched to check the area as soon as possible.  Call 215-672-1000 (Non Emergency Dispatch)  or 911 for emergencies. 

*** ALL SUSPECTS/DEFENDANTS IN THE STATED INCIDENTS ARE PRESUMED INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY IN A COURT OF LAW, SOME INFORMATION/INCIDENTS MAY BE WITHELD DUE TO NATURE OF INCIDENT OR ACTIVE INVESTIGATIONS ***