Lower Makefield Township Police Department

10/22/2026

The community is invited to join the Bucks County Coroner's Office at the Unaccompanied Veterans Service at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. The ceremony will be held at 830 Highland Road, Newtown PA, 18940 on Thursday, October 29th, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The Coroner's Office will be interring two unclaimed veterans.

Robert F. Royer, U.S. Army (PFC), Vietnam Era, from Royersford Borough

Patrick C. Ryan, U.S. Navy (BTR), from Bristol Township

During the ceremony, the veterans' names will be read, and the Pennsylvania Military Honors team will present the flag on behalf of the veterans. A r***e salute and live Taps will be provided. After the ceremony, the veterans will be placed in their own niche in the columbarium.

10/20/2026

Today, members of the Lower Makefield Township Police Department joined fellow law enforcement officers to honor the life and service of fallen Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber. We stand in solidarity with the Philadelphia Police Department, Officer Seiber’s family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Rest in peace, Officer Seiber.

10/20/2026

Friendly reminder that Medication Take Back Day is this Saturday, October 24th from 10 am – 2 pm! 💊

Safely dispose of unused, unneeded or expired medications and va**ng devices on Saturday, October 24 from 10 am – 2 pm! Visit one of the sites located in Bucks County. Find a location near you and see what’s accepted: https://bcdac.org/take-back-day-fall-2026.

10/17/2026

One of our Citizens Police Academy members, Bruce, recently had the opportunity to experience a ride-along with Officer Giberson. Experiences like these provide a firsthand look at the daily responsibilities of our officers and help strengthen the connection between our department and the community we proudly serve. Thank you for your interest and continued support of the LMTPD!

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

CSAM ARREST – see https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/bucks/da/29567/post/new-jersey-deputy-attorney-general-arrested-bucks-county-child-sexual-abuse-material

TRAFFIC OFFENSE ARREST – Big Oak Rd. & Oxford Valley Rd. reported at 11:43PM. Police on patrol attempted to stop a vehicle for violations. The driver failed to yield to emergency signals and fled the scene. The registered owner, a 19 year old male from Levittown, PA, was contacted and agreed to come to HQ for an interview. He was taken into custody and admitted to fleeing from police. The individual was processed and released pending a summons.

10/14/2026

FRAUD:

900 block of Stony Hill Rd. at Shady Brook Farm reported at 1:42PM. Complainant reported fraudulent activity on ticketing website. No loss reported.

1700 block of Makefield Rd. reported at 6:18PM. Complainant reported fraudulent activity on their Santander account, with $2,300.00 in cash withdrawals made at an Abington bank location. The incident involved a scammer posing as a bank representative, who instructed the victim to cut up their credit card and arranged for a courier to pick up the pieces. The victim cancelled their cards and put a stop on their account.

1600 block of Bluebird Dr. reported at 7:11PM. Complainant reported that while viewing a property listing, they exchanged texts with someone claiming to be a realtor, who requested sensitive information. The individual provided some information but not banking or SSN details. They spent $40.00 on reports and were advised to contact their bank and document suspicious activity.

10/12/2026

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF – 1500 block of Makefield Rd. at Pennwood Middle School reported at 7:50AM. Assistant Principal reported two desks with offensive writing on them. Staff unable to determine who defaced desks.

FRAUD – 200 block of Zachary Way reported at 2:19PM. Complainant reported their American Airlines Advantage account had been compromised. Unknown individuals had stolen 10,000 points and redeemed them for gift cards, valued at $100.00. The victim was alerted by the AA Security Department. AA has since credited the lost miles back to the account, and there is no current financial loss.

RETAIL THEFT – 900 block of Vansant Dr. at Wegmans reported at 3:15PM. Loss Prevention detained a 20 year old male from Hummelstown, PA for taking $35.67 worth of food from the hot bar without paying. He was cited for Retail Theft.

10/11/2026

DRUG ARREST – Stony Hill Rd. & Rt. 332 reported at 1:00AM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. A search of the vehicle and its occupants revealed multiple bags of suspected Methamphetamine, M**A, Psilocybin Mushrooms, glass pipes with a crystal substance, and a scale. Both the 52 year old male driver from Harrisville, NY and the 47 year old female passenger from Carthage, NY were taken into police custody.

10/10/2026

IDENTITY THEFT – 1500 block of Westover Rd. reported at 11:36AM. Complainant reported unknown person(s) attempted to open a credit card in their name.

RETAIL THEFT – 1600 block of Big Oak Rd. at ShopRite reported at 1:40PM. Loss Prevention reported that on 10/3, 10/8, & 10/9, an unknown male entered the store and removed a total of $60.39 worth of hot bar items.

HARASSMENT – 1600 block of Westover Rd. reported at 1:28PM. Police responded to the report of a neighbor dispute. Further investigation led to a 77 year old male from LMT being cited for Harassment.

RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY ARREST – 1300 block of Big Oak Rd. reported at 10:38PM. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation revealed the vehicle was transporting a stolen dirt bike. The 38 year old male driver from Philadelphia, PA was taken into police custody for Receiving Stolen Property. He was arraigned and released on $30,000 unsecured bail. The 35 year old male passenger from Langhorne, PA was taken into police custody for Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

10/9/2026

SIMPLE ASSAULT ARREST – 1300 block of Lexington Dr. reported at 8:10AM. Police responded to a third-party report of an assault. Further investigation led to the arrest of a 46 year old male from LMT for Simple Assault and Harassment.

10/7/2026

FRAUD – 900 block of Vansant Dr. at Wegmans reported at 12:45PM. Loss Prevention reported the store received a counterfeit $50 bill while counting money.

THEFT – 1300 block of N. Bradford Rd. reported at 2:19PM. Complainant reported a former employee collected a check from a homeowner without turning it over to the company. The former employee had the homeowner write a check directly to them for $550.00. An investigation revealed that this was not approved by the company and the check was never turned over. Investigation ongoing.

HARASSMENT – 1200 block of Harrow Crescent reported at 3:59PM. Complainant reported ongoing harassment by a contractor, who was hired by a neighbor to do work on their house. The contractor, a 45 year old male from Levittown, PA, had previously been cited for Disorderly Conduct after using loud power tools and making derogatory comments towards the resident.The resident reported that the contractor drove by their house on this date, yelling obscenities and making threats. The contractor was located and admitted to having issues with the resident, but denied the incident. He was advised to cease all contact with the resident and was cited with Harassment.

10/15/2026

Please see the attached CRIMEWATCH post by the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office detailing a joint investigation and arrest earlier today.

A Lower Makefield Township man was arrested and arraigned today on felony charges related to AI-generated child sexual abuse material following an investigation by Bucks County Detectives and the Lower Makefield Township Police Department.

10/15/2026

BUCKS BLUE - OCTOBER 2026:

Join Chief J. Kelly on Tuesday, October 20, at 10 AM as he welcomes Christine Pierce, Director of PA CyberCom with the Pennsylvania State Police, for Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

A 23-year military veteran, cybersecurity leader, and educator, Christine will share her journey from military service to protecting Pennsylvania’s digital landscape.
We’ll discuss online scams, practical tips for residents and government agencies, how to report cybercrime, and paths to a cybersecurity career.

📻 WBCB 1490 AM / 107.3 FM
💻 Listen live: WBCB1490.com

Protect yourself. Protect your family. Stay informed.

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10/15/2026

Congratulations to Sgt. David Kasprzyk on successfully completing the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service - TEEX - TEEX Enhanced Incident Management / Unified Command for All Hazards course at the National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center in College Station, Texas.

This NO cost, federally funded, advanced, resident-delivered program focuses on incident command decision-making, unified command operations, resource management, communications, and situational awareness, utilizing a computer-driven simulation designed to replicate the challenges of expanding, complex incidents.

Participants are fully integrated into a Unified Command structure, operating within an Incident Command Post and responding to a variety of simulated, all-hazards scenarios. The course emphasizes the cause-and-effect of command decisions, reinforcing best practices and contemporary incident management systems.
The curriculum is grounded in National Incident Management System doctrine and the Incident Command System (ICS) and is certified by the Department of Homeland Security / FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency National Training and Education Division.

Sgt. Kasprzyk’s commitment during this class strengthens our department’s preparedness and enhances our ability to serve and protect the community.

10/15/2026

CRIME PREVENTION STARTS WITH STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS!

The Lower Makefield Township Police Department recently hosted our 2026 Fall Neighborhood Watch Coordinators Meeting at the Township Community Center

Our latest meeting focused on strengthening community partnerships and preventing crime through education, awareness, and communication.

Topics included our new Community Response Officer initiative, current phone scams affecting residents, Halloween safety tips, and our Citizens Police Academy.

The evening also provided an opportunity for our officers and residents to share experiences, ask questions, and exchange valuable crime prevention information to bring back to their neighborhoods.

Crime prevention is a shared responsibility. An informed and engaged community is one of our greatest assets in keeping Lower Makefield safe.

We thank the Neighborhood Watch Coordinators for their continued dedication to their neighbors and our community.

10/13/2026

ROAD CLOSED - TREES / WIRES DOWN:

Please avoid STUPHIN RD. Between YARDLEY MORRISVILLE & MAKEFIELD RDS. Crews enroute to remove trees and restore power lines.