- Central Bucks Now
- Posts
- Youth Soccer Embezzlement Allegations In Warrington
Youth Soccer Embezzlement Allegations In Warrington
Welcome back to Central Bucks Now's weekly newsletter
James Kratch
December 19, 2024
Welcome back to Central Bucks Now's weekly newsletter! If you are going to bring your gun to church, make sure you don’t forget it.
Have a comment or suggestion? Just reply to this email. Let’s get going!
In This Week's Newsletter:
Trust the pros at Penn Pro
Penn Pro Roofing and Penn Pro Heating and Cooling are proud sponsors of Central Bucks Now. For your home needs … always trust the pros at Penn Pro.
📆 Upcoming Nearby Events
Friday, Dec. 20
🎅 Dinner with Santa | The Perk in Perkasie | 5-8:30 p.m., more details here
🍪 Kids Holiday Cookie Night | Sweet Occasions in Lahaska | 6-8 p.m., more details here
Saturday, Dec. 21
🤶 Pennridge Color Guard Breakfast with Santa Fundraiser | St. Andrew’s Evangelical Lutheran in Perkasie | 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., more details here
🫐 Doylestown Farmers Market | South Hamilton Street | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., more details here
❄️ Holiday Market | Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle in Doylestown | 12-5 p.m., more details here
Sunday, Dec. 22
🎶 Carols for a Cause | Stonebrook Farm in Perkasie | 6:30-10 p.m., more details here
⚽️ Warminster Woman Accused of $30K Soccer Club Theft
Photo courtesy of Warrington Police
The former vice president of a youth soccer club is accused of stealing almost $30,000 from the organization over a three-year period.
Warrington Police allege Kristie Nicole Creswick, 39, of Warminster embezzled from the Warrington Soccer Club and several teams associated with it. She was the club’s VP from April 2021 to Dec. 2023. Cops have been investigating the alleged crime since early this year; Creswick turned herself in earlier this month and was released on $100,000 unsecured bail.
🚨 Pennridge High Vandalized With Swastika
Courtesy of Matt Wargo
The exterior of Pennridge High was vandalized with a chalk swastika drawing last month.
Principal Tim Keddie said the school district is investigating the "symbol of hate" in an email to parents. There are no established suspects and surveillance footage did not identify the perpetrator.
Pennridge's response has drawn criticism. Keddie's email came after the co-founder of the RIDGE Network, a parent-led advocacy group, questioned the school district about the incident at its Dec. 2 meeting. The American Jewish Committee has also expressed concerns, calling the school district's response "ambiguous" and "belated."
👨🚒 Emergency Services Training Program For H.S. Seniors
Bucks County Community College will launch a no-cost educational co-op program to train all county high school seniors in emergency services.
The program is being run in collaboration with Bucks County Emergency Health Services and State Sen. Frank Farry (R-6th District). The program will begin during the 2025-26 school year and be hosted at the Lower Bucks Public Safety Training Center in Bristol. The program will offer 400 hours of industry training, nine college credits and various professional certifications.
🗞️ News Links
🚗 Catalytic Converter Thieves Sentenced
Courtesy of Levittown Now
Six people involved in a $8 million catalytic converter theft ring that impacted drivers in Bucks County have been sentenced.
Michael Williams, the scheme's leader and the operator of TDI Towing in Philadelphia, will serve 2 1/2 to five years in state prison, plus serve two years of probation and pay $125,000 in restitution. His wife and three sons-in-law will serve sentences ranging from 90 days to 23 months in county jail. A sixth co-conspirator received two years of probation.
The towing company was buying an average of 175 catalytic converters a week over three years. Thieves cut them out of cars due to the high resale values of precious metals inside the car part.
Also: A Lansdale man is accused of copping some copper. James Angelo Campitelli, 43, faces felony burglary charges after allegedly breaking into the former Frederick’s Flowers in Hilltown and stealing various metals to sell for scrap. He was also hit with felony conspiracy and criminal trespassing charges and a slew of misdemeanor offenses, including drug charges.
Enter Our Holiday Pet Photo Contest!
Enter your pet's holiday photo to win prizes and be featured! A HUGE THANK YOU to our amazing prize donors: Best Paw Forward Dog Training, Katz Dogs K9, Nancy's Paws for All, Too, Brewscuits, Canine Behavior Solutions, EnVi Pet Care, LLC and EnVi Dog Rescue & Animal Sanctuary, Tail Spinz LLC, Pawsitively Perfect LLC and NS Designs.
🔥 Bucks County Ends Burn Ban
A roughly two-month ban on open burning is over. Bucks County officials have lifted the prohibition after enacting it in late October due to record-setting drought conditions. The region is still technically experiencing drought conditions but there has been recent rainfall.
🕵️♂️ BOLO For Stolen Buddha
Courtesy of New Britain Township Police
Someone stole a Buddha statue from the yard of a New Britain home on New Galena Road. The statue is 17 inches tall and weighs 25 pounds. Police are looking for any information on the theft.
🏘️ In Other Nearby News
For more on communities in the region, subscribe to the weekly newsletters from our sibling sites, North Penn Now and Wiss Now.
|
🏟️ Play Ball
For more on local sports, subscribe to our Philly sports newsletter, On Pattison (sent 5x per week):
|
🐶 Rescue Dog of the Week
James Short | Central Bucks Now
Meet Luke, a five-year-old coonhound looking for a forever home through Home At Last Dog Rescue. He is an active dog who loves to explore and is used to noise and sounds after previously living in the city. Luke is crate- and house-trained, walks well on a leash and does well with other dogs and in the car. He is best suited in an active household
If you are interested in adopting Luke or would like more information, you can reach out to Home At Last Dog Rescue at [email protected] or visit the group's website.
📊 This Week’s Poll Question
What type of coverage would you like to see more of inside the CBN newsletter in 2025?Let us know! |
Last week’s poll question: What color lights do you prefer on your Christmas tree?
White lights (100%)
Thanks for reading! See you next week.
Be sure to follow Central Bucks Now on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CentralBucksNow