CHARLESTOWN — Police charged a Douglassville man for following too closely after the driver hit a car stopped at a light on Feb. 12, police said.
Richard Benedict, 58, of Bordentown, was traveling south in a 2014 Isuzu NQR on North Morehall Road and then stopped at a red signal light on the intersection of Morehall Road and Whitehorse Road, police said.
Keith Williams, 32, of Douglassville in a 1990 Ford F-150 was traveling behind Benedict when he hit the rear passenger side of Benedict’s car with the Ford’s front passenger side bumper and fender, police said. Both drivers were wearing safety belts and no injuries were reported, police said.
Two people injured after car crashes into bridge
SOUTH COVENTRY — Two people were injured after a car crashed into a bridge when the driver attempted a right hand curve on Route 100 after midnight on Feb. 13, police said.
Tommy Tran, 44, of Douglassville, was driving in a 2003 Toyota Camry in the southbound lane of Route 100 when he attempted to turn for a right hand curve, police said. Tran traveled across the southbound lane exiting the roadway and crashing into the bridge, police said. The Camry then traveled 20 more yards north before coming to a final rest, police said.
Police said Route 100 was covered in snow and snow was falling during the crash. Tran and passenger Juliet Nguyen, 43, of Douglassville were transported to the Pottstown Hospital by Glenmoore EMS. The other two passengers; Johnny Tran, 18, and a 13-year-old minor were reported as not injured. All occupants of the car were wearing seat belts. Tran was charged for driving outside the traffic lane.
Pennsburg Borough man found under the influence at traffic stop
UPPER HANOOVER — A Pennsburg Borough man was allegedly found under the influence of a controlled substance while at a traffic stop on Feb. 13, police said.
An officer determined Antony Joseph Spano III was under the influence while stopped at the intersection of Montgomery Avenue and Oak Road around 1 a.m., police said. Spano was taken into custody and charges will be filed in district court, police said.
Snowballs lead to man being hit by a car
PERKIOMEN — A man was injured after being struck by a car after allegedly throwing snowballs at the driver on Feb. 14, police said.
The 36-year-old victim allegedly threw multiple snowballs at the 25-year-old accused, causing the accused to retaliate by hitting the victim with his car, police said. The investigation continues, police said.
Thief attempts to steal a tractor battery in Honey Brook
HONEY BROOK — State Police are investing a theft at the 700 block of Park Road where a thief attempted to steal a tractor battery on Feb. 20, police said.
Police said the thief took several hand tools from the property of Deborah Lyn Dovin, 54, of Honey Brook. The individual then allegedly used the tools to cut the battery wire on a tractor and attempted to take the battery but it was left behind, police said. Anyone with information should contact the Pennsylvania State Police Embreeville at 610-486-6280.
Police investigate damaged mailbox in Earl Township
EARL — State Police investigated a criminal mischief at 351 Longview Rd. on Feb. 22 and Feb. 23 after someone damaged the victim’s mailbox, police said.
TV stolen from Upper Frederick home
UPPER FREDERICK — Police are investigating a burglary at 1600 Haywood Road after an Emerson 40-inch TV was stolen from the residence, police said.
Police said someone broke into the victim’s home through the rear door and then fled in an unknown direction after the burglary. According to police, the burglary happened between Feb. 22 and Feb. 28. Anyone with information should contact Skippack police station at 610-584-1250.
A car overturns on roof while traveling on Compass Road
HONEY BROOK — A car overturned on its roof after a 16-year-old driver was driving too fast on the morning of Feb. 28, police said.
The State Police are investigating the incident after April Reiter of Honey Brook drove a 1999 Audi A4 off the left-hand side of the roadway while traveling north on Compass Road, police said. The Audi hit a soil embankment then overturned on the roof facing southeast, police said. Reiter was charged for driving too fast for conditions, police said. Reiter and her passenger, Brock Reiter, 13, were both wearing seatbelts during the accident and no injuries were reported at the scene, police said.
Police respond to assault in Warwick
WARWICK — The Pennsylvania State Police responded to an assault on 2036 School Rd. after a physical altercation occurred at 1 a.m. on Feb. 28, police said.
The altercation began from a verbal argument between a 46-year-old Pottstown man and a 54-year-old Pottstown woman, police said. Police said charges were filed at district court.
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