The Bucks County Coroner Monday identified the inmate who died at the Bucks County Correctional Facility on March 1, as Edwin Dunfee, a 46-year-old white male from Philadelphia. The coroner said he died by hanging and ruled his death a suicide.
Charged: John Keodah Somahkawahho, 52, of Philadelphia, March 7, with theft, receiving stolen property and theft by deception, after police discovered that he made numerous unauthorized purchases on a business account at Lowe’s totaling approximately $44,186. Somahkawahho was processed, arraigned, bail set at 10% of $50,000 and remanded to Bucks County Prison.
Attempted theft: of a catalytic converter March 4, in the parking lot near Kohl’s Department Store on Route 611.
A man was seen using power tools in an attempt to cut the catalytic converter from a vehicle that was parked in the lot. The suspect fled the area in what appeared to be a green Jeep Grand Cherokee 2006-2008. Police are asking the public for help locating this suspect.
Another report of a catalytic converter theft or attempted theft was reported in the area of the Doylestown Commerce Center.
Police are asking township residents and visitors to be vigilant for thefts of catalytic converters.
Charged: a male juvenile, for possessing drug contraband while inside Quakertown Community High School, 600 Park Ave., Feb. 23.
Charged: John Capobianco, 65, of Northampton Street, Easton, with theft by deception, theft, and receiving stolen property, Feb. 28, stemming from investigations into flim flam reports that occurred in October 2021 at both Rite Aid and A-Plus in Quakertown.
Referred: a male and a female juvenile, to the Youth Aid Panel for their inappropriate behavior (indecent exposure and lewdness) displayed on a school bus on Feb. 14.
Theft: of a theft of a catalytic converter, from the parking lot outside Aldi’s Food Store, 606 N. West End Blvd., on Feb. 16.
Theft: a theft of a catalytic converter from an Acura TSX while parked in the BJ’s parking lot, 616 N. West End Blvd., on Feb. 16.
Charged: Adam Kadesh Holliman 37, no fixed address, with robbery, resisting arrest, theft by unlawful taking, retail theft, disorderly conduct and harassment, after police were called for a report of a fight at the pharmacy at Walmart, 195 N. West End Blvd., Feb. 10.
Charged: Three people, following a traffic stop Feb. 11.
Dwight Allen Ryan 32, of Holland, was charged with possession of a prohibited offensive weapon, driving under suspension, driving without a license, and driving without vehicle registration and insurance. He was wanted on a warrant from Franconia Township.
Steven J. Snyder 36, of Quakertown, was charged with possession of a prohibited offensive weapon, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. Snyder had a warrant for arrest from Northampton County Sheriff’s and PA State Police.
Leah Elizabeth Yorty, 20, of Telford, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Charged: Richard F. Chenette Jr., 37, of Quakertown, with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, simple assault, disorderly conduct, harassment and public drunkeness, Feb. 17, after police responded to Patio Court Motel, 720 N. West End Blvd., for a well-being check.
Charged: Alesia Mae Edwards, 58, and Selena June Galloway, 24, both of Center Valley, with retail theft and receiving stolen property, after police responded to Target, 610 N. West End Blvd., Feb. 18, for a retail theft in progress.
The women were arrested after failing to scan items and scanning incorrect bar codes at the self-check out registers, police said. Further investigation found both women were in the store seven times between Feb. 8 and Feb. 17, and committed ticket switch/under ringing thefts each time, police said.
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