Patrol responded to E. Bristol Road for a report of hit and run.  Complainant states that they were traveling on E. Bristol Road when a vehicle turned left in front of them.  Complainant pulled over and the striking vehicle fled the scene.  Complainant was able to get a picture of the striking vehicle and is providing a copy of same to Patrol.  Complainant’s vehicle sustained minor damage and was driven from scene. 

 

Patrol responded to a business on 2^nd Street Pike for a report of a burglary with a weapon.  Complainant states that a male came into the business and walked a round for a few minutes then came up to the counter.  When the cashier opened the register drawer the male brandished a weapon and demanded cash from the draw.  The male then fled the store and left in a vehicle.  The male was eventually located and taken into custody.

 

Complainant came into headquarters to report a check fraud.  Complainant states they placed a check in their mailbox on Orthodox Drive as outgoing mail last week.  Today, they received a call from their bank stating they believe the check had been altered and was flagged as possible fraud.  Complainant confirmed that the amount and payee had been altered and were not known to Complainant.  Complainant’s bank had not paid the check so there was no financial loss to the Complainant. 

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03-28-23

Patrol responded to Bridgetown Pike for a report of a one-vehicle accident.  Complainant reports that they were traveling on Bridgetown Pike when a deer ran in front of them and they were unable to avoid hitting it.  The vehicle sustained minor damage but did not require a tow.

 

Complainant came into headquarters to report fraudulent activity.  Complainant states that an unknown person had opened several bank accounts and a loan application in their name.  Complainant stated that the accounts were opened at banks they did not have a banking relationship with.   Complainant states that the accounts were closed prior to Complainant finding out about them, there was never any financial activity on the accounts and the loan application was denied.   Complainant was advised to contact their current banking institutions and advise them so security flags could be put on them.  In addition, Complainant was advised to contact the three credit agencies about placing holds on any future credit activity. 

 

Complainant contacted headquarters to report a mail theft/fraud.  Complainant states they mailed a bill with a check in enclosed in the amount of $2.00 early last week, by placing it in their mailbox for outgoing mail.  Today, Complainant was contacted by their bank who advised the check had been washed and the payor changed and the amount changed to $13,000.00.  The bank had already flagged their account and Complainant did not suffer a monetary loss.  Complainant was concerned because in the same envelope with the check was personal information for them.  Complainant is in the process of contacting the credit

agencies. 

 

Complainant came into headquarters to report a fraud.  Complainant states they received an email from a company stating Complainant needed to pay a bill for a renewal and provided a phone number.  When Complainant called the number the person on the other end stated it was an error and they had a refund for the Complainant and took control of Complainant’s computer.  While filling out a “refund form” the person “accidentally” put the wrong amount in and requested that the Complainant pay them back by going to their bank, withdrawing cash and depositing it in a bitcoin ATM, which the Complainant did.  Complainant was contacted again and told the person again “accidentally” gave the Complainant too much of a refund and Complainant needed to go back to their bank, withdraw additional cash and deposit that into a bitcoin ATM.  Complainant notified their son of what was going on and they realized it was a scam and he brought Complainant in to file a report.  The son had already contacted Bitcoin Depot and were advised that the money deposited into a virtual wallet is gone and not traceable.  The son is in the process of helping Complainant freeze bank accounts, credit cards and changing passwords.    Case was referred to detectives.

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03-29-23

Complainant came into headquarters to report a minor car crash.  Complainant states while turning left onto Jacksonville Road from Bristol Road they struck the mirror of a vehicle stopped for the light.  Complainant then turned their car around but could not locate the other vehicle.  Complainant states there were no injuries.

 

Complainant called to report an attempted scam call.  Complainant reports they received a call from a person identifying themselves as a US Customs and Border Patrol Agent and that Complainant was being investigated for Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering.  Once the unidentified call began asking for banking information the Complainant indicated they were contacting their local police to which they responded that this was confidential and they were not allowed to discuss it with anyone.  Complainant then terminated the call, without giving any information to the caller.

 

Complainant contacted headquarters to report a scam call.  Complainant states that they received a telephone call from a man calling himself Michael Ross.  The caller stated they were law enforcement and that the Complainant’s daughter had been involved in a motor vehicle accident with a police vehicle.  The caller told Complainant they need $14,000 to get out of jail and that they would call back later in the day to arrant to pick up the money, which was requested to be in cash.  Complainant went to the bank to withdraw the money, however, the teller thought it suspicious and Complainant was convinced not to make the withdraw.  Complainant was advised to contact police should the caller request a local face to face meeting, advise them that they have contacted police and terminate any further calls.

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03-30-23

Complainant came into headquarters to report a mail/check fraud.  Complainant states that they placed a bill with a check in their mailbox as outgoing mail on 3/13/23.  Complainant was contacted by their accountant of large withdrawal from their account, which they were unaware of.  While checking it was found the check that was placed in the mail on 3/13/23 had been washed and the payee was now an unknown subject and the amount greatly increased.  Complainant’s bank was notified and their account frozen.   Complainant does not recall any suspicious activity on the 13^th and did not have any surveillance cameras on their property. 

 

Two officers from Northampton Township Police Department were invited and attended the funeral services at the National Cemetery for a WWII Veteran who had no known relatives.

 

Patrol responded to Almshouse and Jacksonville Roads for a report of a two-vehicle accident.  Unit #2 was stopped for a red light when Unit #1 was unable to stop and struck Unit #2 in the rear.  Both vehicles sustained damage, and Unit #1 was towed from the scene.  No injuries were reported. 

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03-31-23

Officers attended the Senior Expo at Spring Mill Manor.  Officers answered questions and spoke with attendees about a wide variety of topics.

 

Complainant came into headquarters to report damage to their vehicle.  Complainant states that while traveling on Holland Road they were passed by a commercial vehicle street sweeper.  Complainant indicates that the heard gravel striking their vehicle from the street sweeper.   Patrol did observe minor scratches to the lower driver’s side door, complainant also pointed out a chip in the driver’s side front fender.   Patrol contacted the vehicle owner for additional information.

 

Patrol responded to Almshouse and Hatboro Roads for a report of a two-vehicle accident.  Unit #2 was driving on Hatboro Road crossing over Almshouse Road with a greenlight when they were struck by Unit #1 who was traveling on Almshouse Road and failed to stop for the red light.  Both Units were towed from the scene, no injuries were reported.

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 04-01-23

Patrol responded to Newtown-Richboro and Saint Leonards Roads for a report of a two-vehicle accident.  Unit #2 was traveling on Newtown-Richboro Road when Unit #1 lost control of their vehicle and it struck Unit #2 before stopping on the embankment of the road.   Both vehicles were towed from the scene.  Injuries were reported but EMS was refused.

 

Patrol responded to Rocksville Road for a report of wires down.  While on scene, Bucks County Radio reported a detached garage on fire at the location.  Northampton Township Fire Department was on scene and found that there were wires burning close to the garage.  Patrol closed Rocksville Road to traffic until PECO could secure the loose wires.

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04-02-23

Complainant came into headquarters to report fraud.  Complainant reports on March 31, they received a letter from Verizon for a bill in the amount of $143.98.  Complainant reports they do not have a Verizon account.  Complainant contacted Verizon directly and explained the situation, to which they responded they would cancel the account and the balance but, that Complainant should file a police report. 

 

Patrol was advised by Bucks County Radio of a reckless vehicle on Rte. 232 headed into Northampton Township.  Patrol was able to locate the vehicle and followed it into a parking lot.  Through investigation, the driver was arrested for suspicion of DUI, processed and released to a friend.

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During this tour, Patrol handled 16 Alarm Calls; 17 Abandoned 911 Calls; 34 Medical Calls; 5 Bookings; 82 Traffic Monitoring Details; and 14 Crime Prevention Details.