While on patrol, Officers noticed an open garage at a late hour.  They spoke with the property owner who had forgotten to close it earlier in the evening.   The garage was closed and secured.

 

Patrol responded to Providence Drive for a report of a dog complaint.  Complainant states a medium sized tan dog was running loose on their property but had run off prior to police arriving.  Officers checked the area, but could not locate the dog.

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01-24-23

Patrol responded to Keenan Lane for a report of a fire in a trash truck.  Upon arrival Northampton Township Fire Department was also on scene.  The driver indicated that after dumping recyclable cans and crushing the contents smoke started to come from the vehicle.  The contents were unloaded and doused with water by the fire department.

  

Patrol responded to 2^nd Street Pike for a report of a one vehicle accident.  Complainant reports traveling on 2^nd Street Pike when a deer ran into the roadway and the Complainant was unable to avoid hitting it.  The vehicle sustained minor damage to the front grill and did not require a tow.  

 

Patrol was contacted by Burlington County Jail regarding an individual in their custody who has an open arrest warrant in our jurisdiction.  The individual agreed to extradition and was transported to Northampton Township Police Department to be processed on the outstanding arrest warrant.  They were arraigned and transported to Bucks County Correctional Facility as they were unable to post bail, and had additional outstanding warrants in the Commonwealth.

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01-25-23

Patrol responded to E. Elizabeth Lane for a report that the creek behind E. Elizabeth Lane was turning blue/green.  The Complainant also reported bubbles/foam.  Patrol viewed the blue/green color and foam residue.  Patrol, with the help of Northampton Township Fire Department, traced the source back to a local business.  DEP was advised of the incident by Northampton Township Fire Department.  In addition, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission were notified. 

 

Patrol responded to E. Julianna Drive for a report of a vehicle theft.  Complainant states that their unlocked, work truck with the key in it, was missing.  It was last seen on the evening of 1/24/23.  A check of the area was made for surveillance video.  Case was referred to Detectives.

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01-26-23

Patrol responded to Bridgetown Pike for a report of a road hazard.  Complainant states that a tree has fallen and is blocking the roadway.  Patrol contacted DPW to remove the tree from the roadway.

 

Patrol responded to Stoneyford Road & Paddock Way for a report of a one-vehicle accident.  Complainant states they were traveling on Stoneyford Road when a deer ran out in front of their vehicle and they were unable to avoid hitting hit.  The vehicle sustained damage and but did not require a tow.

 

Complainant came into headquarters to report a theft from their door step.  Complainant reports that they placed a package on their front step to be picked up picked up for delivery on Monday, 1/23/23 Complainant reports that an individual in a grey Ford Taurus pulled up in front of their home and took the packages and left.   The value exceeds $2,000.  Patrol is checking for surveillance cameras in the area.

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01-27-23

Patrol responded to a bank in the township for a possible fraud in progress.  Complainant states that they have a person looking withdraw a very large amount of money.  The individual indicates while on their computer they had a pop up advise of a security alert.  They were given a phone number to call which they did, at which point a male threatened that they had purchased pornography and drugs and that they needed to pay $40,000 to clear their computer.  Patrol explained that that this is a scam that is used.  While speaking with the individual, they were on the phone with the scammers, when Patrol got on the phone and advised they were now speaking with police, the scammers hung up the phone.  The scammers then texted the phone stating they were with the bank and to call back, they were not.  

 

Patrol responded to the area of Buck Road and Forrest Drive for a report of a one-vehicle accident.  Complainant states they were traveling on Buck Road when a deer ran out in front of them, they were unable to avoid hitting the deer.  The vehicle sustained minor damage and did not require a tow.

 

Patrol responded to Newtown-Richboro Road and Rock Way for a report of a three-vehicle accident.  Unit #1 while traveling on Newtown-Richboro Road, failed to stop for traffic and struck Unit #2 who then struck Unit #3.  All vehicles sustained minor damage and no injuries were reported.

 

Patrol responded to Richard Road for a report of stolen catalytic converters.  Complainant states that two of their vehicles were robbed of their catalytic converters while parked outside their business.  The scene was processed for evidence and the area was checked for surveillance cameras. 

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01-28-23

Patrol responded to Holland Road for a report of a mailbox struck overnight.  Complainant states that their mailbox was struck sometime over night and that the vehicle had also damaged the grass and curb.  A check in the area for surveillance video was successful.  Patrol is awaiting the video from a neighbor.

 

Patrol received multiple calls for a vehicle driving recklessly and into opposing lanes.  While searching the area, patrol came across a vehicle into a fire hydrant which matched the description of the reckless vehicle.  Through investigation, the driver was arrested for DUI, processed and released.

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01-29-23

Patrol responded to Almshouse Road for a report of found property.   Complainant advises while taking trash out to the dumpster, they found a purse, credit cards and a tablet near the dumpster.   Patrol was able to identify two of the property owners and track one down.  The property owner indicated their vehicle had been broken into while it was parked in West Windsor New Jersey.   Officers then contacted West Windsor Police Department to ascertain if any of the other items found came from any other incident’s in their jurisdiction.