HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA — Lower Moreland Township police say a traffic stop triggered by a stolen license plate alert led to multiple arrests and the discovery of an outstanding warrant following an investigation along Philmont Avenue.
According to the Lower Moreland Township Police Department, officers detected a stolen Pennsylvania license plate on a silver Nissan Pathfinder traveling eastbound on Philmont Avenue from Huntingdon Pike on January 22, 2026. Police located the vehicle in the 2800 block of Philmont Avenue and initiated an investigation.
Officers made contact with the driver, identified as Charles Parks, along with two passengers, including a juvenile. Through the investigation, police allege the vehicle and the license plate were both determined to be stolen. Parks was taken into custody in connection with the alleged thefts.
Police also allege that one of the passengers, identified as Aaron McKelvy, 30, provided false identification information, including a name and date of birth that did not match information found on a social security card recovered from his wallet. Authorities said McKelvy was given multiple opportunities to provide his true identity at the scene but failed to do so.
McKelvy was transported to the police station, where investigators allege his identity was eventually confirmed. Police reported that McKelvy was found to have an active warrant issued out of Philadelphia for a probation violation.
McKelvy was charged with flight to avoid apprehension, false identification to law enforcement, and obstruction of administration of law or other governmental function. Details regarding bail or court proceedings were not released.
All criminal charges and allegations referenced remain accusations only. Any suspect, arrestee, or defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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