Hardly a week goes by when we don’t see a phone scam in these reports. Please keep in mind that the taxman never calls or emails and that financial institutions will never ask for your account information by email or through phone calls that they initiate. We cannot stress this information enough, especially if you have an elderly parent or family friend who lives alone.

Please visit this government website for further information.

Phone Scam:  7-13-19, at 7:50pm: A resident in the 600 block of Shoemaker Avenue reported that she applied for a loan on line. She received multiple responses and choose a company by the name of E-Loan. She was told to send a sum of money for a down payment. Resident sent a total of $300 and was told the loan could not be processed due to system error. She was asked to send more money, which she refused and she contacted police department.  Detective unit investigating.

Driving Under the Influence:  7-13-19 at 1:47am:  Zakiyah Hudson, 21 of the 200 block of Comly Street, Phila, was taken into custody as a result of operating a vehicle in the unit block of York Road in a reckless manner while under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. Hudson was transported to Holy Redeemer Hospital for blood draw, and released to a responsible party pending her hearing.  

Assault:  7-21-19, at 8:33pm: A resident in the 200 block of Hillside Ave reported being assaulted while sitting in his car due to a family dispute.  Aristide Caruso, 60 of the 6000 block of Michael Dr, Bensalem was charged with Assault and Harassment. Detective unit investigating.