Pennridge Regional Police Officers handled 183 incidents during the week of September 13^th, to the 19^th, 2026.  A total of 54 traffic citations and warnings were issued during the same week. 

INCIDENTS

DUI Investigation: On September 13, 2026, an officer performed a vehicle stop on a Nissan Sedan after the officer observed the vehicle swerve several times on the roadway. When the officer began to speak with the driver of the Nissan signs of intoxication were observed. The driver was asked to perform field sobriety tests, in which the driver failed. The driver was transported to St. Lukes Grand View Hospital for a blood draw. Criminal charges are pending the results of this testing. 

Suspicious Activity: Police were contacted by a business owner in West Rockhill Township following them purchasing a portable lift machine from an unknown male off Facebook Marketplace. Following the purchase being made the business owner observed specific markings that indicated to them that the item maybe stolen. Police are currently investigating.

Identity Theft: On September 14, 2026, police were contacted by a resident of the Community at Rockhill regarding a recent phone call where it was indicated that their identity was stolen. The resident reported that they had received phone call that a fraudulent purchase was made for a firearm by an unknown person using a credit card that was tied to the resident’s name. The resident felt the call was suspicious because they had not opened any new accounts or purchased any firearms. The incident is under investigation by the credit card company. 

Suspicious Activity: A resident of the 100 block of Bell Court reported a drone flying close to the windows of their home. The resident stated that the drone was flying in and out of the area and possibly attempting to look into windows. Police were unable to locate the drone or the pilot. The homeowner inquired about the possibility of removing the drone from the air in the future, police provided information to help the homeowner make that decision in the flights continue. 

DUI Crash Investigation: Police were dispatched to a hit and run crash that occurred in Sellersville Borough on September 18, 2026. The vehicle was a silver-colored sedan that was later observed disabled in the ditch along the Bergey Retread property on Bethlehem Pike. The officers made contact with the driver who exhibited signs of intoxication and was asked to perform field sobriety tests. The driver failed those tests and was transported to St. Lukes Grand View for a blood draw. Charges are pending the results of that testing. 

DUI Investigation:  A vehicle stop was performed on a silver Mercedes Benz after an officer observed an equipment violation on the vehicle. Once the driver was contacted the officer detected the odor of recently burnt marijuana and the odor of an alcoholic beverage. The driver was subsequently transportedto St. Lukes Grand View for a blood draw following the driver failing field sobriety tests. Criminal charges are pending the result of laboratory testing. 

ARRESTS

Warrant Service: A 68-year-old male resident of West Rockhill Township was taken into custody for an arrest warrant for theft and related charges. The male was arraigned and his bail was set at $20,000 and he was transported to Bucks County Correctional Facility. 

DUI Arrest: A 66-year-old male resident of Hellertown was charged with driving under the influence and related criminal charges. The arrest was the result of a vehicle stop by a Pennridge Regional officer on August 30th, 2026, on Bethlehem Pike at Rt. 309. The blood testing results revealed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.13%. 

TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS

September 14th, 2026: A two-vehicle traffic crash occurred at the intersection of Rt. 313 and N. Fifth Street involving an Acura sedan that rearended a Toyota Rav4. The Rav4 stopped at the intersection and was struck by the Acura when its driver saw the green light and believed the Rav4 had began to pull forward. No injuries were observed and both vehicles were driven from the scene. 

September 17th, 2026: A minor two vehicle traffic crash occurred in the parking lot of a medical office on Lifemark Drive. An unknown vehicle struck an unoccupied BMW that was parked in a parking spot. 

September 19th, 2026:  An Infiniti SUV was struck by a Harley Davidson Motorcycle as it turned on Rt. 309 from State Road. The rider of the motorcycle was transported to St. Lukes Grand View for medical treatment, and the drive of the Infiniti was cited for causing the crash.