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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.

Published Oct 5, 2026, 10:19 AM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

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.