Middletown Township, PA – The Middletown Township Police Department executed a search warrant on Friday at a residence on the 1600 block of Ramble Road. The operation resulted in the arrest of three individuals.
Michael DeSantis was taken into custody on a domestic assault warrant. Heather Winthers was arrested on a domestic relations warrant. Thomas Palaio was apprehended for failing to comply with Megan’s Law as a sexually violent predator and for a probation violation.
Upon entering the residence, officers identified dangerous living conditions. Immediate intervention from the Fire Marshal’s Office, Licensing and Inspection, as well as building zoning led to the house being condemned.
The SPCA and Middletown Township Police Animal Control Officer obtained a warrant to remove the animals found in the home. All three arrestees also face charges related to their failure to care for the animals. All parties were remanded to Bucks County Prison.