01-01-24

Fires

Patrol responded to the 300blk of Saint Leonards Road for a fire. Once on location, a commercial dumpster was seen on fire. Northampton Township Fire Department arrived on scene and the fire was extinguished.

Criminal Mischief

Patrol responded to the 600blk of Sackettsford Road for the report of criminal mischief. Complainant reports that sometime overnight, an unknown individual(s) blew up a mailbox using what appeared to be fireworks.

Traffic Accident – DUI Arrest

 Patrol responded to the 100blk of Strawberry Lane for a traffic accident. The accident involved one vehicle into a tree. Through investigation, the driver was taken into custody for the suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Investigation of Open Doors

At 1100PM, patrol observed a garage door open to a home. Contact was made with the property owner, and everything appeared ok. 

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01-02-24

Suspicious Incident

Patrol responded to the area of Beacon Hill Drive for a suspicious incident. Complainant reports hearing someone knocking on a window to their home. Area was checked and clear.

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01-03-24

Dog Complaint

Patrol responded to the area of Carol Lane for two loose dogs in the area. Once on scene, area was checked and clear.

Traffic Control

Patrol responded to the area of Buck Road and Elaine Drive for a tractor trailer that needed to turn around on the roadway due to the railroad underpass. Once on location, the truck was no longer on scene and there were no issues with traffic in the area.

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01-04-24

Vehicle Lockout

Patrol responded to the area of Joshua Drive for a vehicle lock out. Once on location, patrol assisted the vehicle owner in unlocking their vehicle.

Traffic accident

Patrol responded to the area of Jacksonville Road and Ashley Drive for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 was traveling southbound on Jacksonville Road and was following unit # 2. Unit # 2 stopped with traffic and unit # 1 struck them from behind. Tow was not required.

Fraud

Complainant reported that they received a credit card in the mail that they did not apply for. They had contacted the credit card company who advised them to file a police report. Information was gathered.

Found Property

Complainant came into police headquarters to report that they had found a wallet. Patrol was able to get into contact with the owner and the property was returned.

Road Hazard

Patrol responded to the 1300blk of Almshouse Road for the report of a large pothole. Patrol located the hazard and PennDOT was contacted. PennDOT responded out and the pothole was filled.

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01-05-24

Traffic Accident

Patrol responded to the 1000blk of Bridgetown Pike for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 was traveling northbound on Bridgetown Pike when their vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

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01-06-24

Traffic Accident (Hit and Run)

Patrol responded to the area of Morgan Court for the report of an unattended hit and run. Complainant’s vehicle was parked when it was struck by another vehicle.

Traffic Accident

Patrol responded to the area of Bustleton Pike and Green Valley Drive for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 was traveling northbound on Bustleton Pike and was following unit # 2. While following, unit # 2 started to slow down and unit # 1 struck them from behind. Tow was not required.

Traffic Accident

Patrol responded to the area of Harriet Road for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 was operating on the roadway and negotiating a turn when it lost control and struck two parked vehicles. Tow was required for one vehicle.

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01-07-24

Road Hazard

Patrol responded to the area of East Holland Road for the report of a road hazard. Complainant reports fencing in the roadway. Once on location, patrol was able to clear the roadway.

Traffic Accident (Deer)

Patrol responded for a traffic accident that had occurred on Buck Road. Unit # 1 was traveling southbound on Buck Road when a deer ran into the roadway. As a result, contact was made. Tow was not required.

Fraud

Complainant reported that their credit card was used in a different state for a purchase that they did not make. They were already in contact with the credit card company. Information was gathered.

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During this tour, Patrol handled 18 Alarm Calls; 7 Abandoned 911 Calls; 44 Medical Emergencies; 13 Bookings; 8 Domestic Disputes; 13 Civil Disputes; 61 Traffic Monitoring Details and 16 Crime Prevention Details.