Patrol responded to East Ridge Circle for a report of an open door.  Complainant states that their neighbors are away and their back door is open.  Patrol found the French doors standing open, no signs of forced entry were apparent and all appeared in order on the inside.  Patrol attempted to contact the homeowner, but had to leave a message.

 

Patrol responded to Holland Road for a report of a two-vehicle accident.  Unit #1 was traveling on Elm Avenue at the stop sign, attempting to make a left onto Holland Road, when it was hit by Unit #2 who was traveling on Holland Road.  Both occupants of Unit #1 were transported to SMMC and the driver of Unit #2 was treated on scene.  Both vehicles were towed from the scene.

 

A neighboring police department notified officers of a concrete spill on Bridgetown Pike.  Officers found that the spill was recent and the concrete still wet.  Northampton Township Fire Department was called and they closed the road down and washed the concrete off the roadway.

 

Patrol responded to Mohawk Drive for a report of criminal mischief.  Complainant states that at approximately 1:00 a.m. on 9/24/22 a loud bank was heard and in the early morning of 9/24/22 complainant found their mailbox destroyed.  

 

While on Patrol, officers stopped a vehicle with a suspended registration plate.  The operator of the vehicle was found to be in possession of controlled substances.  The vehicle was towed and the operator placed under arrest.

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9-27-22

Complainant contacted headquarters to report a phone scam.  Complainant states they received a phone call from a person with a thick accent who said they had been in an accident and needed money sent to a lawyer. Complainant knew it was a scam and hung up.

 

Patrol responded to a parking lot on Holland Road for a report of a hit and run.  Unit #2 was parked legally when it was struck by Unit #1 who was leaving the parking lot.  A witness was able to get the license plate of Unit #1 before it left the lot.  The license plate was out of state, patrol attempted to contact state police to have them reach out to the alleged driver.   Unit #2 suffered damage to its rear bumper.

 

Patrol responded to Upper Holland Road for a report of a two-vehicle accident.  Unit #1 was attempting to enter the roadway from a parking lot, when it struck Unit #2 who was traveling on Upper Holland Road.  Both vehicles sustained minor damage, no injuries were reported.

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09-28-22

Patrol responded to Vanderveer Avenue for a disturbance complaint.  Complainant states that they are a UPS driver and the resident was blocking them from getting back in their truck.  The resident was upset because the UPS vehicle had parked in front of their driveway, blocking it, even though the resident had previously told the UPS driver to not block the driveway.  The UPS driver stated that the Complainant was not happy that they had parked there and got onto the UPS vehicle and blocked the UPS driver from getting into the UPS truck.    Both parties were spoken to.

 

Patrol responded to New Road for a report of a found 3 year old.  Complainant states that they noticed a child attempting to cross the road.  Another vehicle stopped to help and police were contacted.  Police noticed a door a jar at an adjacent property, and were able to identify the child’s address.  The child had exited the house.

 

Complainant contacted police to report a fraud.  Complainant states that an unknown subject opened an online account with Bank of America in Complainant’s name.  Complainant just wanted to a record made of the incident.

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09-29-22

Complainant came into police headquarters to file a fraud report.  Complainant states that they received a phone call from US Postal Inspection Service regarding a change of address.  Complainant states they tried to call the number back and was unsuccessful.  Complainant then went to the Southampton Post Office and was advised that a change of address had been put in, but was cancelled.  Complainant then stated that they had received a notification from a Shareholder Services Company stating that two separate checks had been issued for shares that had been cashed out.  Complainant had not cashed out any shares and notified the company immediately, resulting in the company stopping payment on those checks.  The Shareholder Services Company has opened a fraud investigation. 

 

Complainant came into headquarters to file a fraud report.  Complainant states that they received a telephone call earlier in the day from Amazon regarding their account information.  The caller was asked about the value of complainant’s home and wanted complainant to verify account information.  The Complainant became suspicious and ended the call without providing any information. 

 

Patrol responded to a parking lot on Almshouse Road for a report of a driver asleep behind the wheel, while the vehicle was in reverse.  Patrol located the vehicle and the driver.  Patrol was advised that the driver’s license was suspended.  The driver had a licensed driver respond to the scene to take possession of the vehicle.

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09-30-22

Complainant came into headquarters to surrender a Wells Fargo debit card found at the intersection of Cherry Blossom Drive and Frog Hollow Road.  Patrol was able to locate the owner of the debit card, who indicated they had lost it a few days ago.

 

Complainant came in to headquarters to report a fraud.  Complainant states that they received an email from McAfee advising they had 48 hours to respond or $400 would automatically be withdrawn from their account.  Complainant called the number provided and was told it was too late the withdrawal had been made but that if Complainant were to go online they would walk them through getting their money back.  Complainant complied and allow the individual access to their computer and put in $3,000 not $300 and told Complainant they would need to purchase gift cards to refund the balance, which Complainant did.  Complainant gave the numbers to the caller.  When Complainant checked their account again, the original overpayment of $3,000 was gone.  Complainant, then realized it was a scam and contacted Wells Fargo directly and has an appointment with their fraud department.

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10-1-22

Patrol responded to a parking lot on 2^nd Street Pike for a report of a two-vehicle accident.  Unit #1 was driving through the lot, put their car in reverse and struck Unit #2, which was parked. Damage was reported to Unit #2, no damage was report to Unit #1 and no injuries were reported.

 

Patrol responded to Bridgetown Pike for a report of a theft in progress.  Complainant states they heard their dog barking and then heard their All Terrain Vehicle take off around the house.  Complainant went to investigate and found the ATV vehicle had been stolen from the pole barn.  Complainant states they had listed the vehicle for sale on Facebook and had provided their address to a few individuals.   Officers are locating surveillance cameras in the area. 

 

Patrol met with the PA DCNR Ranger at Tyler Park, who reported a smash and grab at Fisherman’s Lot.  The Ranger indicated the victim had left their pursed in in their vehicle and that the rear passenger window had been smashed and the purse stolen. 

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10-2-22

Patrol responded to Newtown-Richboro Road and 2^nd Street Pike for a report of a retail theft.  Complainant states that on September 29, 2022 a blonde female filled a large slurpee and left without paying.   Video provided shows the suspect fill up the slurpee and put the slurpee under her shirt and leave the store without paying. It then shows her getting into a vehicle which police were able to identify.  Police contacted the owner of the vehicle who had the offender contact police.    The offender’s father called to say he had been contacted by the vehicle owner and advised of what took place, and wanted to rectify the situation.   Complainant chose not to file charges. 

 

Patrol responded to Bustleton Pike for a report of a one-vehicle accident.  Unit #1 was traveling on Bustleton Pike at a high rate of speed when it failed to negotiate a curve, striking a curb and a sign, causing heavy damage to the driver side front end.   The vehicle was towed. No injuries were reported.

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During this Tour, Patrol handled 14 Alarm Calls;  9 Abandoned 911 Calls; 32 Medical Calls;  3 Domestic Calls; 11 Bookings; 15 Crime Prevention Details and 63 Traffic Monitoring Details.