Bucks County

Backyard Wanderer Arrested in Bucks County

Residents of Levittown in Falls Township, Bucks County reported seeing a suspicious man walking in their backyards Thursday night, according to police.

Christopher Baxter told the residents he was looking for a child at about 8:25 p.m., according to police. Officers were not able to validate this claim, and Baxter told them his proof was the voices he heard in his head.

Officers arrested Baxter on an outstanding warrant for violating his probation.

Baxter will also face charges for illegal possession of a controlled substance. Upon his arrest, police say they found a candy bottle filled with illegal prescription medications.

The Levittown community is already on watch for suspicious activities due to a recent trend of break-ins in the area. Falls Township Police have asked residents to immediately contact the police when they witness anything unusual.

Henry Ward of the Falls Township Police encouraged citizens to continue calling police to report any suspicious activity.

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