Credit: Falls Township police
One adult and three juveniles have been charged in connection to dozens of thefts from vehicles.
Falls Township detectives filed three criminal complaints against Danielle Fernandez, 19, Tuesday. The charges were related to over 40 thefts from vehicles that happened in the Birch Valley, North Park, and Hedgerow Woods neighborhoods during November and December. The combined value of the items that were stolen was $14,000, police said.
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The three juvenile defendants have been charged in the thefts and one has pleaded guilty, police said.
According to court papers, Fernandez admitted to thefts from vehicles in Levittown.
Police noted they caught onto Fernandez as a suspect after his mother called them because she reportedly found the 19-year-old was smoking marijuana in her apartment. When police arrived and investigated, they discovered items that they suspected were stolen. A further search warrant was executed and stolen items were allegedly recovered.
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Detective John Vella said he expects additional charges will be filed against additional adults related to the thefts. Police are awaiting DNA results to be returned.
Numerous stolen items have been recovered and returned to their owners. Items such as cell phones, jewelry and gift cards still remain at the police station. Anyone interested in submitting a claim is asked to contact Vella at j.vella@fallstwp.com or call 215-949-9100 ext. 431.
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“As always, please remember to lock your vehicles,” police said.
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.
