Monday, June 4, 2012
Information regarding incidents and arrests as reported by the Upper Southampton Police Department.
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Monday, June 4, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Upper Southampton Police Department: Theft from Vehicle 283 Second Pike Wednesday, May 30 Sometime between Friday, May 25 and Wednesday, May 30 someone forced their way into a van parked on Second Street Pike and stole a radio/GPS system valued at $800. Theft 725 County Line Road Wednesday, May 30 Sometimes over the last two weeks an unknown person removed two overhead garage door gates from the rear of Apex Overhead Doors. Unknown value. Credit Card Fraud 500 block of Kutcher Road Wednesday, May 30 A resident reported that their Visa Debit Card was either lost or stolen on Tuesday, May 29. Two unauthorized charges made to the account. The matter is under investigation. Criminal …
Friday, April 27, 2012
Incidents and arrests as reported by the Upper Southampton Police Department.
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Friday, April 27, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Upper Southampton Police Department: Drug Possession 1700 block of Street Road Thursday, April 26, 12:30 a.m. Amber Lynn West, 22, of Wilmington, Del., and Megan Kutney, 23, of Wilmington, Del., were stopped for a traffic violation when drugs and drug paraphernalia were allegedly found in their car. Both to receive a summonds. Fraud 1000 block of Gravel Hill Road Thursday, April 26 Resident reports that an unknown person used their PNC Visa bank credit card account numbers to make purchases online in excess of $100. The fraudulent purchase was cancelled prior to being shipped. Theft Retro Fitness, 400 block of Second Street Pike Thursday, April 26 Victim reports their wallet containing …
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Incidents and arrests as reported by the Upper Southampton Police Department.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Upper Southampton Police Department: Fraud 300 block of Coldspring Road Tuesday, April 24 A resident reported to police that someone made unauthorized charges to their Visa credit card account over the past month. The resident is in possession of the card. Public Drunkenness 600 Block of Knowles Avenue Tuesday, April 24, 8:15 p.m. Brian McManus, 34, of Southampton was cited for Public Drunkenness.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Incidents and arrests as reported by the Upper Southampton Police Department.
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Tuesday, February 14, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Upper Southampton Police Department: Fraud Wells Fargo Bank, 280 Second Street Pike Thursday, Feb. 9 Two unauthorized withdraws were made from a customer's account at the ATM machine. One was at this branch and the other was made at the Souderton branch. Fraud Wells Fargo Bank, 280 Second Street Pike Friday, Feb. 10 Two unauthorized withdraws were made from a customer's account at the ATM machine. One was at this branch and the other was made at the Souderton branch. Criminal Mischief 1700 block of McNelis Drive Friday, Feb. 10 Someone smashed the windshield of a car parked outside of a home on the 1700 block of McNelis Drive sometime overnight Thursday into Friday. Wanted Person Street…
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Hoax Mom Bonnie Sweeten learned her fate on charges of fraud today.
Bonnie Sweeten, 40, formerly of Feasterville, was sentenced today to 100 months, or eight years, in prison for fraud schemes and was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1,091,831 and a special assessment of $200. Sweeten remains in federal custody. A federal judge ruled that Bonnie Sweeten stole more than $1 million from business associates and family members before reporting a fake carjacking and fleeing to Disney World with her daughter. Sweeten pleaded guilty June 21, 2011 to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. According to a press release issued by the U.S. Attornery's Office, Sweeten stole funds from family members, from the law office where she had been employed, and from the law firm’s clients. She used the identity …
Bonnie Sweeten's sentencing hearing for fraud charges will continue today; she has already served one year for a kidnapping hoax perpetrated in Southampton back in 2009.
"Hoax Mom" Bonnie Sweeten's sentencing hearing resumes today. 6ABC is reporting that Sweeten may speak to the judge today before he pronounces her sentence to make one last plea for leniency. A federal judge ruled that Bonnie Sweeten stole more than $1 million from business associates and family members before reporting a fake carjacking and fleeing to Disney World with her daughter. Sweeten, 40, formerly of Feasterville, has spent one year in prison on the fake kidnapping claim. She returns to court today to receive a sentencing on the additional fraud charges. Sweeten plead guilty to fraud and aggravated identity theft last year. In exchange for her guilty pleas, prosecutors are seeking a penalty of 10 years in prison.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Incidents and arrests as reported by the Upper Southampton Police Department.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Upper Southampton Police Department: Fraud 800 block of Churchville Road Friday, Jan. 20 Resident reported to police that an unknown person charged $900 worth of merchandise to their visa credit card at a Bloomingdales in Virginia. Harassment 800 block of Pennsylvania Avenue Saturday, Jan. 21, 9:45 a.m. Kevin Vilsmeier, 45, of Philadelphia, was cited for harassment following a parking dispute.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Bonnie Sweeten appeared in federal court Wednesday for sentencing on fraud charges; she has already served one year for a kidnapping hoax perpetrated in Southampton back in 2009.
A federal judge ruled that Bonnie Sweeten stole more than $1 million from business associates and family members before reporting a fake carjacking and fleeing to Disney World with her daughter. Sweeten, 40, formerly of Feasterville, spent one year in prison on the fake kidnapping claim. She returned to court today to receive a sentence on the additional fraud charges. NBC10 reports that the sentencing may not conclude today and testimony is expected to continue this afternoon. Sweeten plead guilty to fraud and aggravated identity theft last year. In exchange for her guilty pleas, prosecutors are seeking a penalty of 10 years in prison.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Before you hit the internet for all of your holiday shopping this season, make sure you're armed with the latest info about online crimes.
This holiday season, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reminds shoppers to beware of cyber criminals and their aggressive and creative ways to steal money and personal information. According to a release issued by the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center, scammers use many techniques to fool potential victims including fraudulent auction sales, reshipping merchandise purchased with a stolen credit card, sale of fraudulent or stolen gift cards through auction sites at discounted prices, and phishing e-mails advertising brand name merchandise for bargain prices or e-mails promoting the sale of merchandise that ends up being a counterfeit product. Internet criminals post classified ads or auctions for products they do not have. If …
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Incidents and arrests as reported by the Upper Southampton Police Department.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The following information was supplied by the Upper Southampton Police Department: Arrest: Assault 700 Block of Second Street Pike Thursday, Nov. 10, 11 p.m. Edwin Eidell-Stoddard, 38, of Southampton, was arrested and charged with simple assault and related offenses following a disturbance on the 700 block of Second Street Pike Thursday night. Eidell-Stoddard was arraigned infront of Judge Peranteau and sent to Bucks County Correctional Facility in lieu of $40,000/10 percent bail. Fraud 600 Block of Cedarbrook Road Reported to police on Thursday, Nov. 11 Police are investigating reports from a resident who said their Social Security checks had been diverted to another address without their knowledge.
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James Peter
9:59 pm on Monday, June 4, 2012
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