Malvern Police Blotter: Ides of March

Check fraud... On March 14, a Malvern woman was investigated for passing a bad check at a clothing store at the Malvern Shopping Center. During the investigation, police were able to identify the woman and interviewed her. The clothing store owner declined to file charges after the suspect paid the owner in full with cash.

Drug violation... On March 14 at 4:25 p.m., an officer was patrolling the wooded area of the Paoli Battle Grounds and observed several juveniles smoking marijuana through a glass a smoking devise. A male and female juvenile were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and related offenses.

Trespassing... On March 14 at 4:40 p.m. Police responded to the abandoned Fisher Feed Building at 237 E. King Street for a report of subjects trespassing.  Police found six men at the property and obtained their information. The men were given a trespass warning and advised not to return to the property.

Suspicious vehicle... On March 15 at 12:10 a.m., an officer observed a woman sleeping inside her car in the Septa train station parking lot. The officer checked the woman’s well-being. She explained that she had gotten off the train from Philadelphia and wanted to rest before she drove her car.

Suspicious vehicle... On March 15 at 05:10 a.m., an officer observed a tow truck driving with no headlights illuminated on Landmark Drive. The officer stopped the tow truck driver who reported that he was a repo man and he did not want to blow his cover.

Drug violation... On March 15, an officer observed a male loitering on the east side of the Malvern Post Office. The officer contacted the male, who was later determined to be a  juvenile. It was immediately apparent to the officer that the juvenile was under the influence of a narcotics. The juvenile was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and related offenses.

Criminal mischief... On March 17 5:23 a.m., police responded to the Malvern Crossing Apartment complex for a disturbance. During the disturbance a male subject threw a bucket of snow salt down three flights of stairs. All parties involved were intoxicated.