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Yardley “Party House” Owner Arrested and charged in Fight with Neighbor

Published

6 years ago

January 17, 2020

Yardley “Party House” Owner Arrested and charged in Fight with Neighbor

“Party house” owner who has been a thorn in the side of two municipalities has been arrested for fighting with a neighbor.

Jean Augustin, of Yardley was arrested by Lower Makefield Township and charged with fighting, terroristic threats and criminal mischief.

Augustin, 61 well known to officials in the township and Morrisville for “illegally” running an Airbnb in each community, attacked his neighbors vehicle during an argument that escalated to an all out physical confrontation police allege.

According to court documents, Augustin, for no reason cited, initiated the confrontation on December 28 around 8:30 p.m when he attacked his neighbors vehicle while it was driving past him on Ridge Ave. The neighbor told authorities Augustin was screaming obscenities at him also.

Police said, in court records, they observed dents in the complainant’s vehicle where the complainant alleges Augustin struck it. The complainant also told police Augustin came to his residence and “threatened” him with “physical violence,” police allege in court documents.

Augustin’s arrest came days after the township officials sought and received injunctive relief,from the county with regards to property he owns on Ridge Ave.

County Justice Jeffrey G. Trauger, preliminary order was issued on December 20th calling for Augustin to allow officials to inspect all structures located at the address, remediate any violations noted by inspectors within 30 days of notice, vacate the property immediately if code officials cite him for short-terms, long terms leasing of property, pay costs incurred by the township’s legal actions against him past and present, no renting or leasing of his property until violations, inspections, and permits are issued by Lower Makefield officials.

Failure to comply with the Order could result in a finding of contempt and fines, penalties, or potential imprisonment, wrote Trauger.

Lower Makefield officials announced seeking judicial remedy at the Dec 18 Board of Supervisors meeting saying they did so based on the concerns of the community and the township.

Augustin’s code issues also transcend the municipal boundary into Morrisville and came to the attention of this publication when a number of neighbors complained at council meetings this past summer, dubbing the Pennsylvania Avenue residence “The Party House.”

Augustin has been cited by Morrisville Code Enforcement multiple times too.

“Unfortunately we are dealing with someone here who lacks any respect or consideration for the rule of law, rules and regulations of a zoned community, and he is robbing his neighbors of the quiet enjoyment of their property. This is a rogue individual who is illegally operating a hotel and party venue out of his house with no regard for others or for public safety. He is a menace to the community,” said Morrisville Borough Manager Scott Mitchell recently.

Augustin is temporarily scheduled for a January preliminary hearing date in Morrisville District Court, however Justice Corryn Kronnagel said during an interview earlier this month she would “recuse” herself from cases involving him due her prior role on council.

Augustin is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing on February 5.

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Emergency Crews Prepare for Incoming Blizzard as Lower Bucks Municipalities Declare Storm Plans

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2 weeks ago

February 21, 2026

Joanne Ames

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Lower Bucks municipalities have declared disaster/snow emergencies in advance of the expected snow storm that the National Weather Service says will dump anywhere between 14 to 18 inches on the area.

A winter storm warning is still in effect from Sunday, Feb 22 to Monday, Feb 23.

Each municipality has its own link. For more information and updates, please click on their associated link.

Bensalem Township – Disaster Emergency declared immediately for the pending snow storm. Click here to see more details.

Bristol Borough – Snow information/requirements have been posted on their website. Click here to see the details.

Bristol Township – Snow Emergency effective 12 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 through 12 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Click here to see more details.

Falls Township – Snow Emergency starts Sunday, Feb. 22 at 6 p.m. and expires on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6 a.m. Click here for details.

Langhorne Borough – Snow Emergency starts Sunday, Feb. 22 at noon until Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. No parking. Click here for details.

Lower Makefield Township – Snow information has been posted on Meta. Click here to see the details.

Middletown Township – Snow Emergency is in effect from Sunday, Feb. 22 at 12 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 23 at 12 p.m. . Click here to see details.

Morrisville Borough – Snow Emergency is in effect from Sunday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. to Monday, Feb. 23 at 5 p.m. Click here to see the details.

Newtown Township – A Snow Emergency is in effect from 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026 until 4 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026. Click here to see the details.

Penndel Borough – Snow Emergency has been declared from 12 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, 2026, through 12 p.m. on Monday, February 23, 2026. Click here for more details and click here for more on the ordinance.

Tullytown Borough – Snow Emergency proclamation in effect from Sunday Feb. 22 – 6 p.m. to Monday Feb. 23 – 6 p.m. Click here to see more details.

Warminster Township – Disaster Emergency has been declared for the incoming snow storm, effective Sunday Feb. 22, 2026 at 12 p.m. through Tuesday, Feb. 24,2026 at 12 p.m.. Click here to see the details and click here to see the declaration from Township Manager Tom Scott.

Yardley Borough – Snow Emergency proclamation in effect from Sunday Feb. 22 – 4 p.m. to Monday Feb. 23 – 4 p.m. . Click here to see the details. and click here to see declaration/other information from Mayor Caroline Thompson.

The primary concern is safety. Take care of yourselves and check on neighbors and those who may be vulnerable.

Please stay safe, take all necessary precautions, and keep your devices charged.

Click here for updates from the National Weather Service

Click here for PECO’s outage map.

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Lower Makefield Twp. Police Reports: Merchant Loses About $83,000 to Fraudsters, More than $1200 in Alcohol Stolen and More !

Published

3 weeks ago

February 12, 2026

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Lower Makefield Township Police Reports – Jan 14 2026 – Feb 4 2026

2/4/2026
Soliciting Without Permit – Homestead Dr. & Wrightfield Ave. reported at 3:39 p.m. Complainant reported solicitor for Victory Home Remodeling soliciting without a permit. He was advised to cease soliciting until a permit was obtained.

Retail Permit – 900 block of Vansant Dr. at Wegmans reported at 3:35 p.m. Loss Prevention reported on 1/31, two unknown males entered the store and removed $1,235.14 worth of alcohol without paying. Investigation ongoing.

Disorderly Conduct – Oxford Valley Rd. & Rt. 1 reported at 11:55 p.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery of a small amount of marijuana and paraphernalia. The 19 year old male from Levittown, PA was cited for Disorderly Conduct.

2/3/2026
Theft – 300 block of Denny Dr. reported at 8:24 a.m. Complainant reported theft of their license plate.

Soliciting Without Permit – 300 block of Kathy Dr. reported at 1:45 p.m. Complainant reported male soliciting for PECO without a permit.

Fraud:

700 block of Township Line Rd. at Jubilant Pharma reported at 2:15 p.m. Complainant reported one of their merchants advised their accounts had been compromised and provided a different account number for an $82,368 payment. It was later discovered that the merchant’s account was hacked and the money was wired to an unknown account.
1400 block of Windrow Ln. reported at 3:50 p.m. Complainant reported receiving a phone call from someone claiming to be from Microsoft advising that their account was compromised and they needed to send $24,950 to catch the individual responsible. The individual realized this was a scam before sending money.

2/2/2026
Theft:

400 block of Roelofs Rd. reported at 9:08 a.m. Complainant reported theft of their license plate.
500 block of Freedom Dr. reported at 12:50 p.m.. Complainant reported theft of their license plate.
500 block of Clarendon Ct. reported at 2:15 p.m. Complainant reported theft of their license plate.

2/1/2026
Fraud – 100 block of Ovington Rd. reported at 7:51 p.m. Complainant reported sending $700 to unknown person believing their child had been arrested.

Credit Card Fraud – 22000 block of Cornerstone Dr. reported at 5:28 p.m. Complainant reported known person used their credit card without permission. Investigation ongoing.

1/31/2026
Disorderly Conduct– Rt. 1 & Oxford Valley Rd. reported at 11:34 p.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery of a small amount of marijuana. A 21 year old male passenger and a 22 year old male passenger from Trenton, NJ were cited for Disorderly Conduct.

1/30/2026
Fraud – Unit block of W. Ferry Rd. reported at 5:49 p.m. Complainant reported hiring USARoofMasters.com to repair their home after a hailstorm in April 2023. A check in the amount of $10,083.54 was sent to the insurance company but work was never performed and they are not responding to phone calls or emails.

1/29/2026
Credit Card Fraud:

200 block of Oxford Valley Rd. reported at 9:42 a.m. Complainant reported unauthorized use of their credit card in the amount of $131.40.
Unit block of Edgewood Rd. reported at 9:50 a.m. Complainant reported unauthorized use of their credit card in the amount of $1,300.00.

1/28/26
Disorderly Conduct– Oxford Valley Rd. & Big Oak Rd. reported at 12:00 a.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery of a small amount of marijuana. The 26 year old female driver from Lawrence, NJ was cited for Disorderly Conduct.

Criminal Trespass – 500 block of S. Dove Rd. reported at 2:47 p.m. Complainant reported known person, who was previously trespassed from the property, was seen on surveillance carrying items that were stored in the shed. The 28 year old female from Philadelphia, PA was summonsed for Defiant Trespass and Loitering & Prowling.

Retail Theft – 1600 block of Big Oak Rd. at Kohl’s reported at 3:15 p.m. Police responded to the Kohl’s Dept. Store for the report of a Retail Theft. Loss Prevention reported that a unknown subject selected nine (9) Fitbit watches and subsequently left the establishment without paying for said items. Total value of items taken was $1,439.91. ***UPDATE*** With the assistance of video surveillance footage and pawn shop records, Detectives were able to positively identify a 23 year old male from Orlando, FL as the individual involved in the theft. A Felony Arrest warrant was issued for the male on 1/28/2026.

1/25/2026
Attempted Fraud – 900 block of Baron Dr. reported at 2:46 p.m. Complainant reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office stating their family member was arrested and needed to be bailed out. The complainant realized this was a scam and disconnected the phone call.

1/24/2026
Attempted Retail Theft – 900 block of Vansant Dr. at Wegmans reported at 4:13 p.m. Loss Prevention reported observing an unknown female on live CCTV concealing merchandise. When she was approached by Loss Prevention, she left the cart and fled in a vehicle. The value of the concealed merchandised was $321.31. Investigation ongoing.

1/22/2026
Credit Card Fraud– 400 block of Lenape Ln. reported at 1:02 p.m. Complainant reported unauthorized use of their credit card in the amount of $740.33.

1/21/2026
Drug Arrest – Rt. 332 & Stony Hill Rd. reported at 11:01 a.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery of Oxycodone and Marijuana. The 51 year old male driver from Philadelphia, PA was arrested for Possession of Oxycodone and the 49 year old male passenger from Philadelphia, PA was cited for Disorderly Conduct.

Identity Theft – 1300 block of Brentwood Rd. reported at 12:04 p.m. Complainant reported unknown person(s) used their passport to pick up a cell phone that they purchased.

Wanted Person – 1700 block of Dobry Rd. reported at 11:22 p.m. Police received an LPR hit for a Wanted Person. Further investigation led to the arrest of the 28 year old male driver from Morrisville, PA. He was wanted by Bucks County for Failure To Appear. He was in possession of a small amount of marijuana. He was taken into police custody.

1/17/2026
Fraud – Unit block of Beechwood Ln. reported at 9:41 a.m. Complainant reported unknown person(s) used their PayPal account to purchase tickets for a San Francisco 49er’s game.

Wanted Person – Oxford Valley Rd. & Mill Rd. reported at 10:25 a.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. A records check revealed the 55 year old male driver from Philadelphia, PA was wanted out of Philadelphia. He was taken into police custody.

Drug Arrest – Oxford Valley Rd. & Rt. 1 reported at 4:32 p.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery of marijuana. The 19 year old male passenger from Philadelphia, PA was taken into police custody. He was charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

1/16/2026
Drug Arrest – Oxford Valley Rd. & Rt. 1 reported at 2:31 p.m. Police on patrol stopped a vehicle for violations. Further investigation led to the discovery of Cocaine. The 54 year old male driver from Trenton, NJ was taken into police custody. He was charged with Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and related charges.

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Buyers Beware: Thieves Are Using Social Media to Sell Stolen Vehicles, Cops Say

Published

1 month ago

January 21, 2026

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Police across the commonwealth are warning consumers looking to purchase vehicles online about an uptick in reports in which thieves are using social media based sites to sell stolen vehicles.

Police departments across Pennsylvania are seeing an uptick of cases in which criminals are using channels like Facebook Marketplace to sell stolen vehicles, often with counterfeit titles or falsified paperwork, law enforcement officials say.

At least one investigator reported, investigators say, that of the vehicles recovered, almost none of them exhibit signs of tampering or damage.

Be cautious and help protect yourself:

Verify Vehicle History: Always check the vehicle identification number (VIN) and run a full vehicle history report.
Avoid Cash-Only Transactions: Use traceable payment methods and meet sellers in safe, public locations.
Inspect Carefully: Look for signs of tampering and never buy a car without confirming its ownership and documentation.

And always remember, authorities say, if something doesn’t seem right, trust your instincts. Stay alert, stay safe, and don’t let a quick deal turn into a costly mistake.