Brian William Vanderleeuw, 42, of Dublin Borough. (Credit: Hilltown Police)
A Dublin Borough man has been arrested and charged with misdemeanor offenses related to alcohol poisoning of a minor four months ago, in which they were treated at Doylestown Hospital for a BAC of .228%.
Brian William Vanderleeuw, 42, has been charged by Hilltown Police Feb. 14 with endangering the welfare of children, corruption of minors, and furnishing alcohol to minors, according to charging documents.
On Oct. 26, 2024, Hilltown authorities were contacted by the father of the juvenile victim, who was at Doylestown Hospital, according to the affidavit.
Police said the juvenile consumed Svedka Blue Raspberry vodka at the home of another friend, who said the alcohol was purchased by Vanderleeuw.
Police learned from a Children and Youth case worker that Vanderleeuw allegedly purchased Tito's Handmade Vodka, New Amsterdam Pink Whitney Pink Lemonade Vodka, and the Svedka vodka, at the Fine Wine & Good Spirits in Dublin Borough.
Video surveillance from the liquor store shows Vanderleeuw inside the store and purchasing a list of liquor at 11:48 a.m. Oct. 26, police said.
Vanderleeuw is free on $100,000 unsecured bail and has a preliminary hearing set for March 18 at 1:15 p.m. before Magisterial District Judge Regina Armitage.
All suspects and defendants are innocent until proven guilty. This story was compiled using public court records.
