Oct. 11
Drugs: At 8:26 p.m., while investigating a call for a domestic on North Rigby Avenue, officers detained a subject with active warrants out of other jurisdictions. Upon searching the defendant, he was found in possession of a large amount of cash, drugs and paraphernalia. He was charged accordingly.
Oct. 13
Marijuana: At 2:21 p.m., while on a routine traffic stop on Green Avenue, officers observed a subject in possession of a small amount of marijuana. They were issued a citation.
Oct. 14
Retail theft: At 4:41 p.m., units were dispatched to West Baltimore Avenue for a retail theft that had just occurred. The complainant stated that the subject left the store with unpaid merchandise. Video surveillance was out of order, and no person was identified.
Oct. 15
Simple assault/public drunkenness: At 4:16 p.m. officers were dispatched to North Wycombe Avenue for a disturbance. On location, it was determined that the defendant was intoxicated and attacked his Uber driver unprovoked because he believed the driver was going the wrong direction. The subject was charged.
Oct. 16
Disorderly conduct: At 9:54 a.m., police were on location for a school walkout at Penn Wood High School when they observed a fight break out among several students. Citations are pending further investigation.
Lansdowne police broke up this brawl at Penn Wood High School on Oct. 16. It occurred during a walkout by students over the suspension of athletics. An investigation is continuing. (PETE BANNAN-DAILY TIMES)
Oct. 17
Vehicle theft: At 5:04 a.m., officers were dispatched to Windermere Avenue for a stolen vehicle that had just occurred. The victim stated that he heard his truck start and, when he looked outside, it was gone. The vehicle was later located in Philadelphia and inoperable. No subject was identified.
Oct. 18
Aggravated assault: At 12:33 p.m., units were dispatched to South Wycombe Avenue for a stabbing. The victim stated that his girlfriend attacked him with a knife during an argument, causing injuries. The subject was detained and charged accordingly.
Oct.19
Assault: At 12:11 a.m., police responded to Nyack Avenue for an assault. The victim stated that her boyfriend struck her multiple times during an argument. The male was detained and charged.
Assault: At 2:58 p.m., officers were sent to East Stewart Avenue for an assault. A juvenile victim stated that an acquaintance from school and another male gave him a ride to that location, where he believed they were going to discuss schoolwork. Instead, they cornered and assaulted him before fleeing in a vehicle with his belongings. Investigation on going.
Theft: At 3:35 p.m., the department was contacted regarding a package theft on East Stewart Avenue. The victim stated that she observed a package being delivered to her home on her security cameras and shortly afterward saw a masked male take the package. Video footage was obtained, and the investigation is ongoing.
Retail theft: At 9:48 p.m., units responded to North Lansdowne Avenue for a theft that had just occurred. A group of juveniles took items from the store and ran out. No subjects were located.
Oct. 22
Theft: At 11:43 a.m., officers responded to Penn Wood High School regarding a theft. The victim stated that she had locked her electric scooter to a pole outside the school, but it was removed. The school provided video footage, but the thief was not identified.
Fraud: At 2:59 p.m. a business owner on Shadeland Avenue contacted police regarding suspected fraud. The caller stated that he suspected one subject had repeatedly ordered food using stolen credit cards over a period of time. He noticed a pattern of similar transactions that had been reported as fraudulent. The complainant provided all related documentation, and the investigation is ongoing.
Oct. 26
Drug paraphernalia: At 7:47 a.m. police responded to Penn Wood High School for reported drug possession. A student was found in possession of drug paraphernalia and issued a citation.
Oct. 27
DUI: While on routine patrol at 11:06 p.m., officers observed a vehicle traveling on East Marshall Road with a registration plate registered to a different vehicle. During the course of the investigation, the driver exhibited signs of impairment. Charges are pending test results.
Oct.29
Harassment: At 11:15 a.m., units responded to Penn Wood High School for an assault. Following a verbal altercation, a student threw an object at another student. The student was charged.
Disorderly conduct: At 11:51 a.m., officers responded to Penn Wood High School for a disorderly student. On location, a student refused to remove an object from their pocket, which was later found to be a vape pen. The student was issued a citation.
Criminal mischief: At 8:05 p.m. units responded to Windermere Avenue for vandalism. The victim stated that a juvenile kicked their door, causing damage, before fleeing the scene. The juvenile was identified and issued a citation.
Clifton Heights police have had similar issues with doors being kicked in that town and warn the viral TikTok “door kick challenge” is a crime.
Oct. 30
Assault: At 2:27 p.m. the department was contacted by a resident on Ardmore Avenue regarding an assault on a juvenile that occurred earlier. The victim stated that she was walking home from school when she was assaulted by another juvenile. That juvenile was charged.
Criminal mischief: At 9:38 p.m., officers responded to East Lacrosse Avenue for criminal mischief. They were provided with video footage of two juvenile males kicking the victim’s door, causing damage, before fleeing the scene. While on location, a neighbor also discovered damage to his door. No subjects were identified.
Oct. 31
Criminal mischief: At 9:48 a.m., units responded to South Lansdowne Avenue for criminal mischief. A library employee provided police with video footage of a male tampering with the door and causing damage during the overnight hours. The male was identified and trespassed from the property.
Nov. 1
Vehicle recovered: At 8 a.m., the department received a call for an unoccupied vehicle blocking the roadway on East Stratford Avenue. The vehicle was found to have been reported stolen earlier. The owner arrived and took possession of the vehicle. Investigation is ongoing.