The following was provided courtesy of the Falls Township Police Department.
Falls Township
March 5
DUI
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At approximately 9 p.m., an officer on routine patrol was driving behind a vehicle that he observed driving erratically. After stopping the vehicle and approaching the driver, the officer detected an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. After speaking with the driver, identified as a 50-year-old man, he admitted to recently smoking a joint and having a few beers. He was arrested and charged with DUI and additional charges.
March 6
Drug Arrest
While on patrol shortly after midnight, an officer observed a vehicle being driven with damage to the back windshield and stopped the vehicle. While speaking with the driver, a 32-year-old man, he consented to a search of his vehicle. He and his passenger then exited the vehicle. During the search of the vehicle, officers located drugs and drug paraphernalia. The man was placed into custody. While an officer spoke with the passenger of the vehicle, the man was yelling that everything in the car was “mine.” He was subsequently charged with drugs possession and related offenses.
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Domestic Assault
Officers responded to the report of a physical domestic at a residence in Hedgerow Woods section. Police arrived on scene and spoke with the female victim who was in her vehicle with her children. The victim had been struck in the face after an argument with a 42-year-old man. The man was arrested and charged with domestic assault and other related charges.
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March 7
Drugs
A man was cited for having a small amount of marijuana.
March 8
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Disorderly Conduct
A man was cited for disorderly conduct for damaging a mailbox at a local hotel.
Theft From Vehicle
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A catalytic converter was stolen from a mechanic’s shop in Fairless Hills.
March 9
Drug Arrest
Around 10:15 a.m., police were on scene at the New Falls Motel when an officer observed a male sitting in a vehicle with out of state plates. The officer approached the vehicle to check on the driver, identified as a 33-year-old man. After observing the behavior of the man and a brief conversation, he consented to a search of his vehicle. Officers found drug paraphernalia in the vehicle and on his person. The man was arrested and charged with the offenses.
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Thefts From Vehicles
Catalytic converters were stolen from a business on Spencer Avenue and one on Lincoln Highway.
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