Haverford Township Police Department 1010 Darby Road John F. Viola

Havertown, Pennsylvania 19083 Chief of Police Phone: 610-853-1298 Email: generalinfo@havpd.org

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The Haverford Township Police Department now provides an online Police Blotter. This cover page contains information about the blotter and links to the weeks contained in this month’s report. These weekly reports contain listings of the various law enforcement incidents, events and other occurrences of interest to residents of Haverford Township. Click on the links below to jump to the report for the week selected. Please note this document will be updated weekly through the end of the month.

SEPTEMBER 2020

Week of 9/2/2020 – 9/8/2020

Week of 9/9 /2020 to 9/15/2020

Week of 9/16/2020 – 9/22/2020

Week of 9/23/2020- 9/29/2020

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HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP POLICE WEEKLY COMMISSIONERS REPORT

DATE: 9/2/2020 – 9/8/2020

TO: HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONERS

FROM: JOHN F. VIOLA, CHIEF OF POLICE

Citation

Moving: 14 Warnings: 15 Non Traffic: 3 Parking: 50

ARRESTS:

46-year-old male, 1000 block of Kingsman Road, Upper ChichesterCHGS: DUI and careless drivingLOC: 4000 block of Darby RoadDate: 9/5 @ 0422 hours

INCIDENTS:

Theft at the 100 block of Shelbourne Road on 9/2 @ 1244 hours – Political sign was stolen.

Fraud at the 100 block of Friendship Road on 9/2 @ 1439 hours – Victim reported that an unknown person attempted to change the address for Social Security and set up an online account.

Fraud at the unit block of W. Langhorne Avenue on 9/2 @ 1856 hours – The victim received a call from a person claiming to be from Identity Theft Victim Assistance. He advised her that her social security number had been compromised and she needed to withdraw the money from her bank account and purchase Target gift cards.

Theft at the 2300 block of Avon Road on 9/3 @ 0726 hours – A Foreman with Utility Line Services reported a compressor valued at $19,000.00 was stolen from a trailer.

Fraud at the 100 block of Campbell Avenue on 9/3 @ 1531 hours – Victim reported three unauthorized purchases made with his Cash App.

Criminal Mischief at the 2800 block of Haverford Road on 9/3 @ 1254 hours – A vehicle was damaged while legally parked in a driveway.

Criminal Mischief at the unit block of Upland Road on 9/5 @ 1755 hours –

Victim reported gauge marks to his driver’s side window and broken side view mirrors. Vandalism at the unit block of Rodman Avenue on 9/6 @ 1154 hours – Vehicle window was shattered. Public Drunkenness at the 2600 block of County Line Road on 9/6 @ 2012 hours – 43-Year-old male, 2600 block of County Line Road was cited for public drunkenness. Simple Assault at West Chester Pike and Pinzon Avenue on 9/7 @ 1445 hours – The victim reported that he had a traffic dispute with an unknown male. The suspect stuck the victim in his face through his open window. Investigation is ongoing. Fraud at Smoothie King (1200 block of West Chester Pike) on 9/7 @ 1806 hours – An employee received a call from an unknown male claiming to be from the corporate office. The caller instructed the employee to remove all monetary funds from the business and purchase gift cards at Acme. An employee at Acme recognized the scam and reported it to police. Criminal Mischief at the 400 block of Washington Avenue on 9/7 @ 1303 hours – Vehicle was scratched and side view mirror damaged. Criminal Mischief at the 400 block of Lincoln Avenue on 9/7 @ 1333 hours – Side view mirror was damaged.

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP POLICE WEEKLY COMMISSIONERS REPORT

DATE: 9/9/2020 – 9/15/2020

TO: HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONERS

FROM: JOHN F. VIOLA, CHIEF OF POLICE

Citation

Moving: 17 Warnings: 6 Non Traffic: 3 Parking: 74

ARRESTS:

26-year-old male, 100 block of Myrtle Avenue, HavertownCHGS: Simple assault, criminal mischief, possession of a controlled substanceand drug paraphernaliaLOC: 100 block of Myrtle AvenueDate: 9/11 @ 1354 hours

31-year-old female, 2700 block of Cynwyd Avenue, BroomallCHGS: Theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property and unauthorized useof motor vehicleLOC: 200 block of Warrior RoadDate: 9/11 @ 1630 hours

63-year-old male, 200 block of Price Avenue, NarberthCHGS: DUILOC: E. Township Line Road and West Chester PikeDate: 9/13 @ 1821 hours

54-year-old male, 100 block of Salford Street, PhiladelphiaCHGS: Retail theft, possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernaliaLOC: Giant (100 block of W. Township Line Road)Date: 9/14 @ 1415 hours

INCIDENTS:

Retail Theft at Kohl’s (200 block of West Chester Pike) on 9/9 @ 2208 hours – An unknown male stole an unknown amount of merchandise.

Motor Vehicle Theft at U-Haul (unit block of W. Township Line Road) on 9/9 @ 1011 hours.

Motor Vehicle Theft at U-Haul (unit block of W. Township Line Road) on 9/9 @

1017 hours. Fraud at the 400 block of Earlington Road on 9/9 @ 0710 hours – Victim reported that someone attempted to make multiple unauthorized purchase with his credit card. Bicycle Theft at the unit block of Hannum Drive on 9/10 @ 1946 hours. Fraud at the 100 block of W. Eagle Road on 9/10 @ 1345 hours – Victim reported that someone gained access to her Eppicard account and made a cash withdraw. Identity Theft at the 2500 block of Chestnut Avenue on 9/10 @ 1700 hours – Victim reported that someone opened a credit card account using her identity. Theft at the 400 block of E. Township Line Road on 9/11 @ 1342 hours – Vehicle registration was stolen. Criminal Mischief at Wawa (1000 block of Darby Road) on 9/11 @ 1951 hours – Vehicle was keyed. Liquor Law Violation at Steel Field on 9/11 @ 2038 hours – 14-year-old female was cited for underage drinking and parks hours of operation. Theft at the 600 block of Valley View Road on 9/14 @ 0829 hours – Unlocked vehicle was entered – loose change was stolen. Attempted Theft at the 2700 block of Belmont Avenue on 9/14 @ 1134 hours – Unlocked vehicle was entered – nothing was reported missing. Identity Theft at the 1600 block of Rose Glen Road on 9/15 @ 1903 hours – Victim reported that someone opened a Verizon account using her identity.

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP POLICE WEEKLY COMMISSIONERS REPORT

DATE: 9/16/2020 – 9/22/2020

TO: HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONERS

FROM: JOHN F. VIOLA, CHIEF OF POLICE

Citation

Moving: 23 Warnings: 8 Non Traffic: 5 Parking: 70

ARRESTS:

31-year-old male, 2300 block of Hagert Street, PhiladelphiaCHGS: Retail theft, criminal conspiracy and receiving stolen propertyLOC: Kohl’s (200 block of West Chester Pike)Date: 9/16 @ 2115 hours

30-year-old male, 2100 block of N. 22nd Street, PhiladelphiaCHGS: Retail theft, criminal conspiracy, receiving stolen property, possession ofa controlled substance and possession of an instrument of crimeLOC: Kohl’s (200 block of West Chester Pike)Date: 9/16 @ 2115 hours

33-year-old male, 3700 block of Taylor Avenue, Drexel HillCHGS: Possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernaliaLOC: unit block of Rodmor RoadDate: 9/16 @ 1720 hours

34-year-old male, 6900 block of Clinton Road, Upper DarbyCHGS: Assault by prisoner, terroristic threats, institutional vandalism,harassment and disorderly conductLOC: unit block of Brookline BoulevardDate: 9/17 @ 0950 hours (incident occurred on 9/10)

36-year-old male, 2800 block of Lawrence Road, PhiladelphiaCHGS: Assault of law enforcement officer and harassment by physical contactLOC: unit block of Park RoadDate: 9/20 @ 0017 hours

21-year-old male, 5200 block of Palmers Mill Road, Clifton HeightsCHGS: Possession of marijuana and traffic offensesLOC: unit block of Garlor DriveDate: 9/22 @ 2145 hours

INCIDENTS:

Bicycle Theft at the unit block of E. Marthart Avenue on 9/16 @ 1019 hours.

Criminal Mischief at the unit block of Landover Road on 9/16 @ 1330 hours – Political sign was damaged.

Disorderly Conduct at W. Darby and W. Benedict Roads on 9/16 @ 1734 hours – Two juvenile males were cited for disorderly conduct.

Retail Theft at Kohl’s (200 block of West Chester Pike) on 9/17 @ 2123 hours – An unknown male fled the store with a laundry basket filled with an unknown amount of merchandise.

Theft at the 100 block of Rockwood Drive on 9/17 @ 0931 hours – Two political signs were stolen.

Fraud at the 600 block of Malvern Road on 9/17 @ 1035 hours – Two unauthorized purchases were made with the victim’s credit card.

Identity Theft at the 500 block of Virginia Avenue on 9/17 @ 1606 hours – Victim reported that someone used her identity to file for unemployment benefits.

Criminal Mischief at the unit block of Landover Road on 9/17 @ 1852 hours – Political sign was damaged.

Bicycle Theft at Haverford Middle School on 9/18 @ 2121 hours.

Criminal Mischief at the 100 block of Signal Drive on 9/19 @ 1920 hours – Vehicle window was shattered.

Theft at the 400 block of Spring Road on 9/21 @ 1902 hours – Unlocked vehicle was entered – prescription sunglasses, $600.00 and a coin purse was stolen.

Theft at Bryn Mawr Terrace (900 block of Railroad Avenue) on 9/21 @ 1646 hours – A resident reported money missing from her room.

Theft at the unit block of Hillcrest Avenue on 9/21 @ 1455 hours – Political signs were stolen.

Motor Vehicle Theft at the 400 block of Brentwood Avenue on 9/21 @ 2056 hours.

Counterfeiting at Giant (100 block of W. Township Line Road) on 9/21 @ 2014 hours – A counterfeit $100.00 bill was used to purchase $9.18 worth of groceries.

Vandalism at Boardwalk Vegan (unit block of N. Manoa Road) on 9/21 @ 1428 hours – Planters were knocked over outside of the business. Bicycle Theft at the 1100 block of West Chester Pike on 9/22 @ 0813 hours. Theft at the 700 block of Merion Avenue on 9/22 @ 1123 hours – Unlocked vehicle was entered – loose change and registration was stolen. Theft at the unit block of E. Clearfield Road on 9/22 @ 1550 hours – Unlocked vehicle was entered – A purse containing $30.00, driver’s license and credit cards was stolen. Identity Theft at the 500 block of Achille Road on 9/22 @ 1700 hours – Victim reported that someone used his identity to file for unemployment benefits and open two credit card accounts.

HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP POLICE WEEKLY COMMISSIONERS REPORT

DATE: 9/23/2020 – 9/29/2020

TO: HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP COMMISSIONERS

FROM: JOHN F. VIOLA, CHIEF OF POLICE

Citation

Moving: 19 Warnings: 25 Non Traffic: 0 Parking: 63

ARRESTS:

55-year-old male, 5700 block of Woodland Avenue, PhiladelphiaCHGS: DUI, accidents involving damage to property, possession of a controlledsubstance and drug paraphernalia with the intent to deliverLOC: 900 block of Old Manoa RoadDate: 9/25 @ 2044 hours

20-year-old female, 1800 block of Beverly Road, PhiladelphiaCHGS: Accidents involving injury, failure to stop and render aid, suspendeddrivers license, unregistered vehicle and failed to stop at red lightLOC: West Chester Pike and Darby RoadDate: 9/26 @ 0338 hours

INCIDENTS:

Identity Theft at the 200 block of Merrybrook Drive on 9/23 @ 1049 hours – Victim reported that someone used his identity to apply for a Covid small business loan and applied to receive unemployment benefits using his identity.

Theft at the 1100 block of West Chester Pike on 9/24 @ 1247 hours – Catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle.

Theft at the 2500 block of Belmont Avenue on 9/24 @ 1021 hours – Vehicle was entered – loose change was stolen.

Theft at the 1600 block of Ridgeway Road on 9/24 @ 1030 hours – Political sign was stolen.

Theft at the 2900 block of Belmont Avenue on 9/24 @ 1602 hours – Political sign was stolen.

Fraud at the unit block of Cedarbrook Road on 9/24 @ 0849 hours – Victim reported that someone attempted to make two purchases with her expired debit card. Identity Theft at the 600 block of Georges Lane on 9/24 @ 1449 hours – Victim reported that someone used her identity to open a credit card account. Criminal Mischief at the 100 block of E. Benedict Avenue on 9/24 @ 1632 hours – Lawn sign was spray painted. Bicycle Theft at the Haverford Middle School (1700 block of Darby Road) on 9/25 @ 2232 hours. Theft at Haverford College (300 block of Lancaster Avenue) on 9/25 @ 1835 hours – Victim reported $100.00 missing from her wallet. Theft at the unit block of E. Hillcrest Avenue on 9/25 @ 0505 hours – Dirt bike was stolen from a garage. Motor Vehicle Theft at U-Haul (unit block of E. Township Line Road) on 9/25 @ 1345 hours. Fraud at the 500 block of Harrington Road on 9/25 @ 1546 hours – Victim reported an email scam. Fraud at the 1200 block of Edgewood Road on 9/25 @ 1121 hours – Victim reported multiple unauthorized purchases were made with her credit card. Bicycle Theft at Warrior and Burmont Roads on 9/26 @ 1505 hours. Embezzlement at Ardmore Hardwood Floors (2300 block of Haverford Road) on 9/26 @ 1820 hours - The business owner reported that a former employee has taken approximately $10,000.00 from the business account. Theft at Merion East Course (400 block of Ardmore Avenue) on 9/27 @ 1014 hours – An employee reported that his wallet was stolen from an unsecured locker. Vandalism at Steel Field (1400 block of Steel Road) on 9/27 @ 1620 hours – Graffiti was reported on a bench. Theft at the Haverford Reserve (7000 block of Parkview Drive) on 9/28 @ 1600 hours – Vehicle window was smashed – a wristlet was stolen. Theft at the 100 block of Campbell Avenue on 9/28 @ 0934 hours – Power tools were stolen from a detached garage.

Fraud at the 2600 block of Ashwood Drive on 9/28 @ 1526 hours – Two unauthorized charges were made with the victim’s ebay account. Criminal Mischief at the Haverford Dog Park (9000 block of Parkview Drive) on 9/28 @ 1535 hours – Vehicle window was shattered – nothing was reported missing from the vehicle. Identity Theft at the 600 block of Furlong Avenue on 9/29 @ 0944 hours – Victim reported that someone opened a credit card account using her identity.

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