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Wanted Subjects Captured by Local Police
Bristol Township police captured a suspect wanted for a crime in Middletown.
Bristol Township police recently arrested two people who had warrants out for their capture.
Melinda Eckert, 31, was arrested last Saturday morning in the area of Levittown where was last known to have lived, police said.
Eckert is charged with felony burglary and related charges in connection with the Oct. 14 break-in of a house in Middletown Township, court records show. She was also charged with disorderly conduct for fighting.
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The 5900 block of Emilie Road resident was wanted by Middletown authorities for the incident and was listed on the police department's wanted persons website.
Eckert was arraigned and later released on $30,000 unsecured bail.
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Patrick Watts of Ford Road in Bristol Township was arrested recently on counts of felony robbery, conspiracy and several other charges. The 21-year-old was wanted in connection with a July incident, police said.
He was arraigned and bail was set at 10 percent of $50,000.
The 21-year-old has had prior run ins with township police, records state.
