Bristol Township police have apprehended one man they allege provided false information regarding the theft of a quad in the Plumbridge section of Levittown.
Philadelphia resident Griffin Henriques Allan James, 19, was charged by police with three felonies, including conspiracy, theft by unlawful taking, and receiving stolen property. James was also charged with four misdeamanors in the incident, including possession of an instrument of crime, falsely incriminating another, loitering and prowling at night, and use of possession of drug paraphernalia.
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According to police, shortly before 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, James conspired with two unknown people in an effort to steal a 2009 Suzuki quad from Pumpkin Hill Road within the township. As noted in court documents, James reportedly stood by his own vehicle, using his vehicle’s lights to guide two others to a wooded area in an effort to steal the quad from a hole in the fence of the victim’s backyard.
According to the victim, they do not know James and never gave him or anyone permission to remove the quad. The entire incident was observed by a neighbor.
James was later stopped by police while in possession of the quad. A search warrant for James’ vehicle was obtained and a set of bolt cutters were found inside the car. According to a probable cause affidavit, drug paraphernalia, including a bong and glassine baggies were also found inside.
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While in police custody, James reportedly gave false statements to police, stating he was actually trying to apprehend the people he observed stealing the quad. He also gave false statements regarding his location during the time of the theft, according to police.
James was arraigned by District Judge Joanne Kline and sent to prison on 10 percent of $10,000 bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 6.
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Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
