Nazareth police officers were conducting patrol in the vicinity of Belvidere Street and South New Street on September 7, 2026, at 11:23 PM when they noticed a vehicle disregarding a posted stop sign at the intersection. The officers subsequently initiated a traffic stop on South New Street, engaging with the vehicle's driver. Following an investigation, the officers suspected the driver of operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. The individual was taken into custody and transported to the Nazareth Police Station, where a Drug Recognition Expert conducted an evaluation. The evaluation confirmed the driver was operating under the influence. The individual was then taken to the Bethlehem DUI Center for processing and later released.