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July 2, 2019

PSP Fireworks Frequently Asked Questions

Upper Providence Township follows Pennsylvania State Law and has no local ordinances for fireworks. Fireworks are prohibited on Township property unless authorized by the Township. For more information and the state law, please visit: https://www.psp.pa.gov/public-safety/pages/fireworks-safety.aspx...

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July 1, 2019

Found Ring

A silver ring was found at the Collegeville Wegmans and turned over to police. If you have information on the owner of the ring, please call the Upper Providence Police Department at 610-933-7899.

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May 29, 2019

Property Owner Identification

On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, Upper Providence Township Police were dispatched to the area of Ridgeview Drive and Twilight Circle, located in the Collegeville section of the township for a suspicious male. The male, who was subsequently arrested for various offenses, was found to be in possession of...

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May 24, 2019

Update: Roadway Is Now Open

Update: roadway is now open Rittenhouse Road between Lewis Road and Hess Road will be temporally closed due to low hanging wires. Peco is on scene now and we will update this post once the roadway is re-opened.

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May 17, 2019

Found Backpack with Video Games

A backpack containing video games was found in the Oaks area of the Township. If you are the owner, or have more information on the owner, please call 610-933-7899.

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May 1, 2019
Robert Wilkins

Wilkins, Robert Lee - Theft by Deception (F-3) and 2 additional charges

On Saturday, February 23, 2019, the Upper Providence Township Police Department began an investigation into a theft incident which occurred at 122 Mill Road, in the Oaks section of Upper Providence Township. Police discovered that the actor, identified as Robert Lee Wilkins, fraudulently purchased...
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April 22, 2019
Lamce, Erlint

Lamce, Erlint Besnik - Retail Theft (M-1); Receiving Stolen Property (M-1)

On Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 3:12 pm, Upper Providence Police Officers were dispatched to the Wegmans supermarket, located at 600 Commerce Drive, for a retail theft incident. The complainant informed responding Police Officers that a male, later identified as Erlint Lamce, had committed a theft...
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April 11, 2019

Doperak, Theresa - (18) 3921(A)Theft By Unlawful Taking (F3) and 1 additional charge

In December 2018 the Upper Providence Township Police Department received information from a township resident who noticed approximately $20,000.00 worth of jewelry was missing from their residence located in the Oaks section of Upper Providence Township. Subsequent investigation led by detectives...
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March 25, 2019
Anthony Maurice Jones

Jones, Anthony Maurice - (1) count Possessing Instrument of Crime (M-1) and 1 additional charge

On Friday, March 22, 2019 at 8:17 PM, the Upper Providence Township Police were dispatched to the Tillys store, located at 40 Town Center Drive in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, for a report of a suspicious male. A store employee contacted police about a male who was selecting clothing items in the...
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March 12, 2019
Dempsey, Andrew

Dempsey, Andrew Paul - CC2709.1 (a)(2) Stalking (M1) and 3 additional charges

The Upper Providence Township Police announce the arrest of Andrew Paul Dempsey. This arrest is a result of an investigation into allegations of stalking and harassment perpetrated by Dempsey. In December 2018 the victim contacted the Upper Providence Police to report repeated, unwanted...
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April 4, 2019
Adrian Carlos Depaz

Depaz, Adrian Carlos - 4106 (a)(1)(ii) Access device fraud (F3) 5 Counts

On March 15, 2019 at 1:45 pm, the Upper Providence Township Police Department began an investigation into a pickpocket style theft which resulted in unauthorized use of the victims' credit cards. The victims, who were shopping at the Home Goods store located at 400 Front Street in Collegeville,...

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March 29, 2019

White, Michael A. - (18) 3502 (A)(4) Burglary-Not overnight Accom-No person Present (F2) and 1 additional charge

On April 7, 2018 at 4:44 am, the Upper Providence Township Police Department began an investigation into a commercial burglary at the Verizon Wireless store, located at 1836 Ridge Pike in Royersford, Pennsylvania. The initial investigation revealed that three unknown actors utilized a large hammer...

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December 19, 2018

Oneill, Julio Axel - CC 6111(g)(4)ii Sale or Transfer of Firearms (F3) and 1 additional charge

**UPDATE** Mr. O'Neill has been located...... On Tuesday December 18th, 2018 the Upper Providence Township Police Department obtained an arrest warrant for Julio A. O’Neill for an attempted purchase of a firearm at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in May of 2018. Mr. O’Neill was subsequently...

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July 1, 2019

Found Ring

A silver ring was found at the Collegeville Wegmans and turned over to police. If you have information on the owner of the ring, please call the Upper Providence Police Department at 610-933-7899.

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May 17, 2019

Found Backpack with Video Games

A backpack containing video games was found in the Oaks area of the Township. If you are the owner, or have more information on the owner, please call 610-933-7899.

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February 21, 2019

Vandalism

On Wednesday, February 20, 2019, the Upper Providence Township Police were dispatched to the amphitheater, located in the Anderson Farm Park at 499 Hopwood Road, for a report of vandalism. Police discovered that actors committed a variety of vandalism at the location, specifically graffiti,...

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February 5, 2019

Fatal Traffic Accident

On Monday, February 4th, 2019 at 7:18 PM, the Upper Providence Township Police were dispatched to a report of a vehicle crash involving a pedestrian who had been struck on Ridge Pike at the entrance to the Court at Upper Providence Shopping Center. This is in the Royersford section of Upper...

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January 30, 2019

Found Wedding Band

A silver wedding band was found at the Wegmans in Collegeville on January 27, 2019. An inscription is on the inside of the ring. If this is your ring, please call 610-933-7899.

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May 29, 2019

Property Owner Identification

On Wednesday, May 29, 2019, Upper Providence Township Police were dispatched to the area of Ridgeview Drive and Twilight Circle, located in the Collegeville section of the township for a suspicious male. The male, who was subsequently arrested for various offenses, was found to be in possession of...

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April 25, 2019

Attempt to Identify - Wegmans Retail Theft

On Thursday April 25th, 2019 at 1:57PM the depicted male actor stole $337.00 worth of baby supplies, which were subsequently recovered by Wegmans before the actor fled the store while carrying an infant in a detachable infant carrier. The actor fled on foot and was seen running with the infant...

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March 25, 2019

UPDATED - Attempt to Identify - Pickpocket Theft / Access Device Fraud

***UPDATES*** - On Thursday, April 4, 2019, Upper Providence Police secured an arrest warrant for Adrian Depaz. Additionally, police discovered that a third individual, an unidentified female, was also involved in the criminal organization. Police are working diligently to identify the involved...

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December 11, 2018

Wegmans Retail Theft of Red Bull

The Upper Providence Township Police Department is investigating a retail theft of several cases of Red Bull energy drinks from Wegmans located at 600 Commerce Drive in the Collegeville section of Upper Providence Township that occurred on Saturday December 8th, 2018. The depicted male walked into...

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December 10, 2018

BURGLARY

The Upper Providence Township Police Department is investigating a residential Burglary that occurred on Larkspur Lane Oaks, Pa. 19456. The Burglary occurred sometime between December 4th and 7th. Unidentified actor(s) forced entry into the rear of the residence, and stole approximately $500.00...

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July 2, 2019

PSP Fireworks Frequently Asked Questions

Upper Providence Township follows Pennsylvania State Law and has no local ordinances for fireworks. Fireworks are prohibited on Township property unless authorized by the Township. For more information and the state law, please visit: https://www.psp.pa.gov/public-safety/pages/fireworks-safety.aspx...

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May 24, 2019

Update: Roadway Is Now Open

Update: roadway is now open Rittenhouse Road between Lewis Road and Hess Road will be temporally closed due to low hanging wires. Peco is on scene now and we will update this post once the roadway is re-opened.

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May 14, 2019

Township Resident Donates Artwork

A big THANK YOU to township resident Jennifer Johnson for making this Blue Line Flag out of wooden pallets and donating it to the police department. We will proudly display this awesome piece of art where all of our officers can appreciate it daily!!

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May 9, 2019

Park House PEER Residents Thank UPPD Officers

On Monday May 6, 2019 the Parkhouse PEER residents met with our officers to present them with Candy Law Enforcement Survival Kits. Thank you PEER residents for all of your work and efforts into making these. We will enjoy them!!

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February 25, 2019

Yeager Road has re-opened

Yeager Road between Mingo Road and Meadowgreen Drive will be closed due to down wires across the road. Utility companies have been notified. 2/26/19 Yeager Road has re-opened

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