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April 13, 2021

BROOMALL ROTARY CLUB RECOGNIZES 2020 OFFICER OF THE YEAR

In February, Matt Smith was voted 2020 Officer of the Year by the Marple Police Honor Board. Tonight the Broomall Rotary Club recognized Officer Smith for this well deserved distinction. Thank you Broomall Rotary and congratulations Matt!!

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April 12, 2021

Thank you for your generosity!

On behalf of the men and women of the MTPD, we'd like to thank Nothing Bundt Cakes for their generous donation on behalf of the Gerhard Family.

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April 10, 2021

Heavy traffic in the area of DCCC

Today is the first day that the drive-through vaccination site at the Delaware County Community will be operational. The site will be operational each weekend for as long as needed. As expected, traffic is heavy on Rte 252 and Media Line Road in the area of the Community College. The vaccination...

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April 5, 2021

Davis, Rashaun Kashif - (18) 6105 (a)(1) Persons not to possess and 6 additional charges

On Saturday, April 3, 2021, at approximately 20:46 hours, Officer Smith observed a maroon Ford Flex traveling on West Chester Pike approaching the intersection with Veterans Boulevard, displaying a fraudulent Pennsylvania In-Transit paper tag. Officer Smith notified Officer Gallagher who was able...
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April 5, 2021

Wallers, Andrew Steven - (1) count Posession of Controlled Substance and 1 additional charge

On Friday, April 2, 2021 at approximately 18:29 hours, officers were dispatched to the area of 2180 West Chester Pike at the Giant Food Store, for a subject with a gun. While enroute, a second call was received advising that the original caller who reported the subject with a gun, was acting...
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April 5, 2021

Fields, Sabre Imir - (1 count) Criminal Conspiracy (M1) and 2 additional charges

On Friday, April 2, 2021 at approximately 00:40 hours, Officer David Lerro attempted to stop a black Volvo sedan displaying a stolen Pennsylvania registration plate, in the area of West Chester Pike and Lawrence Road. Upon activating his emergency lights and sirens, the vehicle failed to stop and...
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April 1, 2021

HAPPY EASTER (TREE)!!

It's time to say so long to St Pat's O'Christmas tree and our pots o'gold, but hello to Spring and many more colors.... AND BASEBALL!

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March 31, 2021

Section of S Sproul to be closed April 14 to June 7

A portion of South Sproul Rd - between West Chester Pike and Springfield Rd in Marple Township will be closing for approximately 8 weeks due to underground PECO work. The road will be closed from April 14 th through June 7 th . During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Springfield Road,...

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March 24, 2021

Thank you, Thunderbird Steakhouse!

Thank you to the Original Thunderbird Steakhouse for sending over some delicious Cheesesteaks on National Cheesesteak Day! The Marple Township Police Department appreciates your continued support!

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March 24, 2021

Road closure

Crum Creek Rd. at Forest Ln. is currently flooded and impassable. Please find an alternate way to navigate the area. Remember:Turn around, Don’t drown.

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April 5, 2021

Davis, Rashaun Kashif - (18) 6105 (a)(1) Persons not to possess and 6 additional charges

On Saturday, April 3, 2021, at approximately 20:46 hours, Officer Smith observed a maroon Ford Flex traveling on West Chester Pike approaching the intersection with Veterans Boulevard, displaying a fraudulent Pennsylvania In-Transit paper tag. Officer Smith notified Officer Gallagher who was able...
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Marple Township Police Department

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April 5, 2021

Wallers, Andrew Steven - (1) count Posession of Controlled Substance and 1 additional charge

On Friday, April 2, 2021 at approximately 18:29 hours, officers were dispatched to the area of 2180 West Chester Pike at the Giant Food Store, for a subject with a gun. While enroute, a second call was received advising that the original caller who reported the subject with a gun, was acting...
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Marple Township Police Department

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April 5, 2021

Fields, Sabre Imir - (1 count) Criminal Conspiracy (M1) and 2 additional charges

On Friday, April 2, 2021 at approximately 00:40 hours, Officer David Lerro attempted to stop a black Volvo sedan displaying a stolen Pennsylvania registration plate, in the area of West Chester Pike and Lawrence Road. Upon activating his emergency lights and sirens, the vehicle failed to stop and...
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Marple Township Police Department

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March 24, 2021

Small, Michael Jr. - (18) 2706 (a)(1) Terroristic Threats(M1) and 1 additional charge

The Marple Township Police Department arrested Small, Michael Jr. on Wednesday March 24th, 2021. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Monday March 22nd, 2021 Issuing Authority : Honorable David Lang Holding Department : Marple Township Police Department Docket Number : 32127-AW-...
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March 19, 2021

Nguyen, Hanh V - 6111(g)(4)(ii) Sale or Transfer of Firearms (F3) and 1 additional charge

At approximately 07:00 hours this morning, Marple Police with the assistance of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Philadelphia Police Department, served an arrest warrant on Hanh V. Nguyen, in reference to a firearm purchase Nguyen attempted to make in Marple Township, in June of 2020...
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March 12, 2021

Roth, David Robert - (1 count) Burglary (F1) and 1 additional charge

The Marple Township Police Department arrested Roth, David on Friday March 12th, 2021. Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Friday March 12th, 2021 Issuing Authority : Hon. Robert D'Agostino 32-1-24 Docket Number : 22100311M2419 Reference ID : 20210311M2419 On March 11, 2021...
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March 11, 2021

Bonaparte, Vermont - ( 1 count ) DUI and 2 additional charges

On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at approximately 21:46 hours, Officer Gallagher conducted a vehicle stop on a Chevrolet Impala for operating with an expired registration plate. Upon making contact with the operator, identified as Vermont Bonaparte, and a female passenger, Officer Gallagher detected an...
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March 3, 2021

Butler, Jordan - (1 Count Theft By Unlawful Taking

On February 25, 2021 at approximately 18:20 hours, Officer Gallagher was dispatched to 400 S. State Road, at the Walmart Store, for a theft discovered, reported to be by an employee. On arrival, Officer Gallagher spoke with Loss Prevention who reported findings of an internal investigation Loss...
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March 3, 2021

Lee, Diallo - (1 count ) Retail Theft (F3)

On February 19, 2021 at approximately 17:03 hours, Officer Ditmer responded to 400 S. State Road at the Walmart store, for a theft in progress. Additional reports identified a black male wearing a blue jacket, concealing items inside a backpack. On arrival, Officer Ditmer made contact with Loss...
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March 3, 2021

Hyde, Albert - ( 1 count ) DUI and 1 additional charge

On February 5, 2021 at approximately 23:30 hours, Officer Gallagher observed a vehicle commit multiple Pennsylvania vehicle code violations. A vehicle stop was subsequently conducted and contact was made with the operator, Albert Hyde, along with an adult and child passenger. During Officer...
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March 13, 2021

Robbery at 7-11 (UPDATED with Video)

On March 13, 2021 at 5:15 PM, Marple Police responded to the 7-11 Store for a report of a strong-arm robbery. There were no reported injuries and the amount taken is undetermined. The actor was described as a black male, in his 20’s, wearing a black jacket and a black mask covering his face. The...

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March 5, 2020

Overnight theft of 3 dirtbike motorcycles

During the early morning hours of March 05 2020, three dirt bikes were stolen from a garage in the 300 block of Sussex Blvd. The thieves forced entry into the garage to steal the dirtbikes. The dirtbikes, 2 Suzukis, and a Yamaha, all had 250cc engines. At approximately 3:03 AM, Officer Pat Sexton...

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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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April 13, 2021

BROOMALL ROTARY CLUB RECOGNIZES 2020 OFFICER OF THE YEAR

In February, Matt Smith was voted 2020 Officer of the Year by the Marple Police Honor Board. Tonight the Broomall Rotary Club recognized Officer Smith for this well deserved distinction. Thank you Broomall Rotary and congratulations Matt!!

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Marple Township Police Department
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April 12, 2021

Thank you for your generosity!

On behalf of the men and women of the MTPD, we'd like to thank Nothing Bundt Cakes for their generous donation on behalf of the Gerhard Family.

Source: 

Marple Township Police Department
Read more
April 10, 2021

Heavy traffic in the area of DCCC

Today is the first day that the drive-through vaccination site at the Delaware County Community will be operational. The site will be operational each weekend for as long as needed. As expected, traffic is heavy on Rte 252 and Media Line Road in the area of the Community College. The vaccination...

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Marple Township Police Department
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April 1, 2021

HAPPY EASTER (TREE)!!

It's time to say so long to St Pat's O'Christmas tree and our pots o'gold, but hello to Spring and many more colors.... AND BASEBALL!

Source: 

Marple Township Police Department
Read more
March 31, 2021

Section of S Sproul to be closed April 14 to June 7

A portion of South Sproul Rd - between West Chester Pike and Springfield Rd in Marple Township will be closing for approximately 8 weeks due to underground PECO work. The road will be closed from April 14 th through June 7 th . During the closure, drivers will be directed to use Springfield Road,...

Source: 

Marple Township Police Department
Read more
March 24, 2021

Thank you, Thunderbird Steakhouse!

Thank you to the Original Thunderbird Steakhouse for sending over some delicious Cheesesteaks on National Cheesesteak Day! The Marple Township Police Department appreciates your continued support!

Source: 

Marple Township Police Department
Read more
March 24, 2021

Road closure

Crum Creek Rd. at Forest Ln. is currently flooded and impassable. Please find an alternate way to navigate the area. Remember:Turn around, Don’t drown.

Source: 

Marple Township Police Department
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March 23, 2021

STRENGHTH & SELFLESSNESS

Thank you to Mark O'Connor & Ashley Gallagher from Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation for including us in your meeting today with Lacey Niedelman. We are in awe of the selflessness in everything each of you do. In the words of FBB: Lacey was the recipient of our Immediacy Grant in...

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March 16, 2021

2020 Annual Report

On behalf of every member of the Marple Township Police Department, sworn and civilian, thank you for your interest in learning about some of the things we do. After reading this report you will have a greater understanding of the range of duties within the department that make for a well-trained,...

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March 15, 2021

Congrats Sgts. Connolly and Benecke!

Congratulations to Sergeants Katie Connolly and Steve Benecke, who recently completed the Supervision of Police Personnel training course at Northwestern University. The course, which was conducted entirely online, ran for eight weeks. The class began on January 7, 2021, and ended on March 11, 2021...

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