POLICE BLOTTER 01/29/2024 TO 02/04/2024
01-29-24
Suspicious Vehicle
At 12:50AM, Patrol observed a vehicle stopped on Old Jordan Road near the PECO substation. Contact was made with the driver who had pulled over to use their phone. There were no problems.
Wires/Pole Down
Patrol responded to the area of 2nd Street Pike and Twining Road for the report of wires across the roadway. Once on location, patrol made contact with PECO who was on scene handling the issue.
Fraud/Scam
Complainant came into police headquarters to report a scam. Complainant reports that they met someone on a dating website that requested money. Complainant was in communication with the individual and found that the person was scamming them. Information was gathered.
Traffic Accident
Patrol responded to the intersection of Stoneyford Road and East Village Road for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 was traveling southbound on East Village Road and was stopped at the stop sign at Stoneyford Road. Unit # 1 then started to cross over Stoneyford Road to continue on East Village Road when it was struck by unit # 2 which was traveling eastbound on Stoneyford Road. Tow was required.
01-30-24
Traffic Accident
Patrol responded to the 1200blk of Grenoble Road for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 (Trash truck) was backing up on the roadway when it made contact with unit # 2. Tow was not required.
Traffic Accident – Hit and Run
Patrol responded to a parking lot in the 800blk of 2nd Street Pike for a traffic accident. Contact was made with unit # 2 who reported that their vehicle was struck in the parking lot. Unit # 1 was not on location. Through investigation, patrol was able to find the striking vehicle involved and information was gathered. Tow was not required.
Hazardous Condition
Patrol responded to Tanyard Road for a tree down on the roadway. Northampton Township Department of Public Works responded out and removed the tree and debris from the roadway.
01-31-24
Traffic Accident (Deer)
Patrol responded to the 200blk of Hatboro Road for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 was traveling on Hatboro Road when a deer ran into the roadway. As a result, contact was made. Tow was not required.
Found Animal (Dog)
Complainant came into police headquarters with a found dog. After a short period of time, the dog was reunited with its owner.
Information reported
Complainant came into police headquarters to report that they received a parking ticket for a registration plate that they no longer owned. The registration plate had been attached to a vehicle that they had sold. Information was gathered and the complainant was advised to follow up with PennDOT.
DUI Arrest
Patrol initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of 2nd Street Pike and Bustleton Pike for a traffic violation. Through investigation, the driver was taken into custody for the suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
02-01-24
Traffic Accident
Patrol responded to the area of 2nd Street Pike and Manor Drive for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 was traveling on Manor Drive and had stopped at the stop sign. Unit # 1 proceeded to turn left onto 2nd Street Pike when contact was made with unit # 2 which was traveling northbound on 2nd Street Pike. Tow was not required.
Traffic Accident
Patrol responded to the area of East Holland Road and Polder Drive for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 (dirt bike) which was not street legal was being operated on East Holland Road when it made contact with unit # 2. Tow was required.
02-02-24
Wires/Pole Down
Patrol responded to the 100blk of Tanyard Road for the report of wires down. Once on location, wires were located, and PECO was contacted. PECO arrived on scene and the wires were removed from the roadway.
Traffic Accident
Patrol responded to the area of Buck Road and Holland Road for a traffic accident. Unit # 2 was stopped on Buck Road for a funeral procession when they were struck by unit # 1 from behind. Tow was not required.
Fraud/Scam
Complainant reported that an unknown male called them stating that they were the government, and that money was owed. They were instructed to take out cash and have it shipped via UPS. The package was shipped and once they realized it was a scam, the package was able to be stopped. Information was gathered.
02-03-24
Found Animal (Dog)
Complainant found a loose dog in a parking lot off of St. Leonards Road. After a short period of time, the dog was reunited with its owner.
Traffic Accident
Patrol responded to the area of Buck Road and East Holland Road for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 was traveling northbound on Buck Road when they struck a traffic signal pole. Tow was required.
Lockout (Vehicle)
Patrol responded to a parking lot in the 1000blk of 2nd Street Pike for a vehicle lockout. Once on location, patrol made contact with the vehicle owner who was locked out from their vehicle. Using lockout tools, patrol was able to gain entry.
Suspicious Incident
At approximately 11:08PM, patrol observed a vehicle with its drive side door open. Patrol was able to make contact with the vehicle owner who checked and confirmed that nothing was missing from inside the vehicle.
02-04-24
Theft
Patrol responded to the area of Sackettsford Road for a theft. An individual stole a generator that was powering an emergency road sign trailer. The individual was located, and they were taken into custody for theft related charges.
During this tour, Patrol handled 14 Alarm Calls; 4 Abandoned 911 Calls; 49 Medical Emergencies; 16 Bookings; 4 Domestic Disputes; 7 Civil Disputes; 74 Traffic Monitoring Details and 8 Crime Prevention Details.
Location
Richboro, PA 18954
