Scott Thomas Brown arrested on retail theft, receiving stolen property charges
Forks Township police arrested a 47-year-old man after an Aug. 20 shoplifting incident at Weis Markets that resulted in two misdemeanor charges.
Forks Township Police arrested Scott Thomas Brown, 47, on Oct. 1, 2026, after an Aug. 20 incident at Weis Markets where two men left without paying for $345.04 in groceries and merchandise. Brown was identified during the investigation, has a prior retail-theft conviction, and faces one count each of retail theft (M1) and receiving stolen property (M1); an arrest warrant was issued Sept. 25, 2026 (Docket MJ-03209-CR-0000157-2026, Reference ID 5123-26). He was arraigned before Judge Corpora with bail set at $2,500 unsecured and released; anyone with information can call 610-759-2200 to speak with a Forks Township officer or submit an anonymous tip via Crimewatch.