A 42 year-old Croydon man stands accused of terrorizing five neighbors during a 4o+ day campaign of alleged harassment and intimidation for reasons only known to him.
According to the three page probable cause filed by police on October 3o dealing with an “ongoing dispute” involving five victims covering a 40 -day period dating back to a August arrest, Bristol Twp Police have been called out about 20 times directly naming Matthew Barthmaier as an instigator intentionally and knowingly trying to cause fear.
On October 2, according to police, officers responded to an incident at 10:36 p.m. hours where Barthmaier was reported to have a firearm. He dropped a gun from his waistband and picked it up pointing it at the victims stating “Keep moving” Upon arrival, police determined the weapon shown to police by the Barthmaier to be a pellet gun. During the course of the event the weapon was perceived by the victims to be real. Barthmaier is seen on camera after the event stating “You did not think I was ready for that fake out”. The victims have seen a real firearm in the defendant’s possession in the last several months and believe the weapon displayed was the real firearm pointed at them and he was able to show police a pellet gun when asked. The following day another altercation occurs and the Barthmaier is heard saying “Can you dodge projectiles?”
File Image: Bristol Twp Police on patrol in Croydon
Credit: Jeff Bohen Lower Bucks Source
- On October 3, police responded to an incident at 3:55 p.m. where Barthmaier allegedly engaged victim R.B. in a verbal dispute. The altercation is on camera and depicts over several minutes the suspect wanting to fight the victim. At one point, he pushes and chest bumps the victim. The victim tells Barthmaier several times to leave him alone, according to the criminal complaint.
Barthmaier, according to police, continued this repeated course of conduct by tampering with the victims property, telling Amazon drivers to cancel delivery of grocery to the victims.
Barthmaier, according to police, is seen on camera trying to access the personal space of the victims, namely a garage used to store tools and a basement window which is for the sole purpose of storing the victims belongings. Barthmaier is seen tampering with an electrical panel belonging to the victims apartment units. Based on all these actions along with the multiple warming’s by police to leave the victims alone, the suspect has made attempt to avoid causing alarm to the victims. The victims advised they are scared and take precautions to avoid him at all costs.
Sgt Jason Mancuso, in the probable cause affidavit , details Barthmaier’s continued efforts to invoke fear and harass the victims which ranges from the absurd to bordering on physical violence:
- On October 7 a warrant was issued for the above stated violations and the defendant was into custody. Barthmaier was arraigned by District Justice Snow at 2:22 a.m. On October 8 20 was set at $25,000 10% and a condition was given to not have adverse contact with the victims. Barthmaier, signed the bail forms and acknowledged the conditions.
- On October 15 the victims contacted Bristol Twp Police and advised of several incidents they considered antagonizing and in violation of the no contact order that was in place.
- On October 16 the victims went to police headquarters to be interviewed and speak about any incidents after the October 7 no contact order was put in place. Police were advised that since since Oct 9 Barthmaier allegedly approached them to antagonizing them when out in the community. On October 1 defendant stared into the victim’s cameras and called them “Pu***es” to come outside and “D ang” the ground or gravel. Police were called for this incident.
- On 10/22/2025 Bristol Township police were dispatched and shown a video from D.B. of Barthmaier, yelling at her. On 10/27/2025 police were dispatched and the defendant was observed on video damaging a cat house that belonged to D. B.
- On 10/27/2025 police were dispatched for a dispute. The defendant was the caller and informed the victim Robert Bizuk tapped on his window with a stick. The video shows no party had a stick and after a verbal dispute the defendant knocks on Bizuk’s door and is heard saying “come out and say it to my chest”. The defendant is advised by Officer Laperagola that there is a no contact order and to stay away.
- On 10/29/2025, your affiant met with the victims and the District Attorney’s Office. I was shown a video of all four victims walking and being approached by the defendant. Several victims say get away during the video as they continue to walk. The defendant continues to follow them and harass them. He calls them names and yells at R.B. that he is a “F**king crack head”. The victims call 911 and are on the phone with dispatch as the defendant continues to follow them causing emotional distress.
- On October 29 at 4 p.m the victims came to police headquarters yet again to provide written statements.
File Image Bristol Twp Police Headquarters Credit: Jeff Bohen Lower Bucks Source
While at providing the statements, police were also watching a live video feed of Barthmaier throwing rocks at the security camera owned by one of the victims, court records show. Police were advised and shown pictures of damage to the camera later in the evening when the victims returned home, according to the probable cause.
Barthmaier was arraigned on four misdemeanor counts of stalking, harassment, and a summary criminal mischief offense. A professional bondsman posted the 10 percent of $25,000.00 bail on Halloween, the day after he was taken into custody.
Township Police filed charges against Barthmaier on August 26 in connection to the above incidents on misdemeanor counts of terroristic threats and harassment with related summary offense.
He is scheduled to appear to answer to the said charges for both cases on December 3 in Bristol Borough District Court.
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