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February 21, 2020

Incident Blotter February 14 - February 21

February 14 Officer Joseph Varacalli stopped a vehicle for driving with an expired registration plate. During the encounter, Officer Varacalli detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the car. During the vehicle stop, Officer Varacalli found a quantity of marijuana, LSD, and other drug...

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February 21, 2020

Seat Belt Laws

Pennsylvania’s primary seat belt law requires drivers and passengers under 18 years of age to buckle up anywhere in the vehicle. Also, drivers under 18 may not operate a vehicle where the number of passengers exceeds the number of available seat belts. Under Pennsylvania’s Primary Child Passenger...

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February 20, 2020

School Bus Stopping Law

When you meet or overtake a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you MUST STOP. When you approach an intersection where a school bus is stopped with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you MUST STOP. You MUST STOP at least ten (10) feet away from...

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February 19, 2020

Williford, Jaleel - (1 count) Retail Theft and 1 additional charge

On February 4, 2020, the Marple Township Police Department received a report that a black male, later identified as Jaleel Williford, stole a Nintendo Switch game system from the counter and left the store without paying for the item. After positive identification was made, a summons was issued for...
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February 19, 2020

O'Donnell, James Gabriel - Possession with Intent to Distribute and 2 additional charges

On 02/14/2020, Marple Police Officer Joseph Varacalli stopped James O'Donnell for driving with an expired registration plate. During the encounter, Officer Varacalli detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. During the vehicle stop, Officer Varacalli found a quantity of marijuana,...

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Marple Township Police Department

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February 19, 2020

Williford, Jaleel - (1 count) Retail Theft and 1 additional charge

On February 4, 2020, the Marple Township Police Department received a report that a black male, later identified as Jaleel Williford, stole a Nintendo Switch game system from the counter and left the store without paying for the item. After positive identification was made, a summons was issued for...
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Marple Township Police Department

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February 19, 2020

O'Donnell, James Gabriel - Possession with Intent to Distribute and 2 additional charges

On 02/14/2020, Marple Police Officer Joseph Varacalli stopped James O'Donnell for driving with an expired registration plate. During the encounter, Officer Varacalli detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle. During the vehicle stop, Officer Varacalli found a quantity of marijuana,...

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Marple Township Police Department

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February 5, 2020

Road Rage Incident

On Wednesday, February 5, 2020, Marple Police responded to the 800 block of West Sproul Road to investigate the report of a road rage incident. According to the information received, one of the drivers involved was armed with a handgun. The initial incident occurred at the intersection of West...

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February 21, 2020

Incident Blotter February 14 - February 21

February 14 Officer Joseph Varacalli stopped a vehicle for driving with an expired registration plate. During the encounter, Officer Varacalli detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the car. During the vehicle stop, Officer Varacalli found a quantity of marijuana, LSD, and other drug...

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Marple Township Police Department
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February 21, 2020

Seat Belt Laws

Pennsylvania’s primary seat belt law requires drivers and passengers under 18 years of age to buckle up anywhere in the vehicle. Also, drivers under 18 may not operate a vehicle where the number of passengers exceeds the number of available seat belts. Under Pennsylvania’s Primary Child Passenger...

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Marple Township Police Department
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February 20, 2020

School Bus Stopping Law

When you meet or overtake a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you MUST STOP. When you approach an intersection where a school bus is stopped with red signal lights flashing and stop arm extended, you MUST STOP. You MUST STOP at least ten (10) feet away from...

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Marple Township Police Department
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February 18, 2020

Examination for Police Officer

EXAMINATION FOR POLICE OFFICER ELIGIBILITY LIST – MARPLE TOWNSHIP Notice is hereby given that Marple Township will be conducting examinations for the position of police officer in order to create a candidate eligibility list. Duties: Perform as a police officer for Marple Township. Age: Must be at...

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February 14, 2020

Incident Blotter February 7 - February 14

February 7 A resident reported that she received a letter in the mail from Lowes about her application for a credit card. The resident never applied for credit with Lowes. The victim contacted Lowes, and they were able to halt the application process before approval. Detective Kurt Lindelow...

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