Police Blotter 11-21 to 11-27
11-21-22
Suspicious Incident
Patrol responded to Twigkenham Drive for a suspicious incident. Complainant states they received a call from a female identifying herself as Agent Jaime Ruiz from US Customs and Border Protection. The female advised Complainant that there was an outstanding arrest warrant for them. The female did not ask for money, however, did ask questions regarding the Complainant’s bank accounts. At no time did the Complainant give any of their personal information. The Complainant questioned the validity of the phone call and was told a local township officer would call. Complainant then received a call from an individual who was claiming to be an active officer of Northampton Township Police Department, but was not. Patrol advised Complainant that at no time would any law enforcement agency call anyone asking them questions about finances.
Traffic Accident
Patrol responded to St. Leonard’s and Middle Holland Roads for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Unit #1 was stopped at St. Leonard’s Road behind a disabled vehicle, when they attempted to back up to navigate around the disabled vehicle and they backed into Unit #2. Minor damage was reported, but no tow was required. No injuries were reported.
Traffic Accident
Patrol responded to Upper Holland and Township Roads for a report of a three-vehicle accident. Units #2 and #3 were stopped at the traffic light on Upper Holland Road when Unit #1 failed to stop and struck Unit #2 who then struck Unit #3. Minor damage was reported, but no tow was required. No injuries were reported.
11-22-22
Juveniles
Patrol responded to Taylors Way for a report of juveniles ringing doorbells and running way. Patrol made a check of the area, but were unable to locate and juveniles.
Fire
Patrol responded to Chinquapin Road for a report of a large brush fire. When patrol arrived, Northampton Township Fire Department was on scene, however, unable to access the fire due to its location on the property. Complainant stated that they were burning a large pile of brush and would keep an eye on it until it burned out. Complainant was advised that they cannot burn in the township without a permit.
Traffic Accident
Patrol responded to Township and Newtown-Richboro Roads for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Unit #2 was traveling in the left lane of Newtown Richboro Road when Unit #1 entered their lane and struck Unit #2. Both vehicles sustained minor damage, no tow was required. No injuries were reported.
Warrant Arrest
While on patrol, officers observed an individual who they knew to have an outstanding arrest warrant. Contact was made with the individual and confirmation of their identity and the outstanding arrest warrant from the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office was made. The individual was taken into custody, processed and turned over the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office.
11-23-22
Traffic Accident
Complainant came into headquarters to report a traffic accident with a deer. Complainant states they were traveling on E. Bristol Road when a deer ran into the road and struck the passenger side of their vehicle. The vehicle received minor damage.
Check Fraud
Complainant came into headquarters to report a check fraud. Complainant states that they wrote a check and mailed it from the Richboro Post Office mid-October. Complainant was notified by the original payee that they had not been paid, when Complainant checked online the check had been cashed but with a different unknown payee. Complainant immediately notified their bank of the fraud.
Traffic Accident
Patrol responded to Almshouse Road for a report a one-vehicle accident involving a deer. Complainant states that they were traveling on Almshouse Road when a deer ran across the road and they were unable to avoid hitting it. The vehicle sustained moderate damage and required a tow from the scene.
Check Fraud
Complainant came into headquarters to report check fraud. Complainant states they mailed two checks at the Richboro Post Office in early October. Complainant received a call from a bank stating that someone was trying to cash both checks and that the checks appeared tampered with. Unsure that the call was legitimate, Complainant went to their bank and found that both checks had been tampered with and the payee changed to an unknown payee.
11-24-22
DUI Arrest
While on patrol, officers observed a vehicle driving on W. Bristol Road with a flat tire. Patrol conducted a traffic stop. The driver was taken into custody for suspicion of driving under the influence. The driver was processed and released to family.
Traffic Accident
Patrol responded to Buck and Stoneyford Roads for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Unit #1 was traveling on Middle Holland Road when they attempted to turn left onto Buck Road and struck Unit #2 which was traveling on Stoneyford Road crossing over Buck to go onto Middle Holland. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and needed to be towed from the scene. Tri Hampton Rescue evaluated the driver of Unit #2 for injuries.
Found Property
Patrol responded to Poplar Drive for a report of found property. Complainant states while walking they found several packages, unopened, with local addressees. The Complainant delivered some, but felt the police should be aware. Police inspected the remaining packages which did not appear to be tampered with and delivered them to their intended addressees. Patrol contacted the delivery company and provided tracking numbers so their security team could look into this.
Hit and Run
Patrol responded to a business on Buck Road for a report of a hit and run. Complainant states that their vehicle had been parked in the parking area and when they came out it had been hit on the rear bumper. There were no witnesses to the incident.
11-25-22
Found Property
Complainant walked into headquarters to turn in found property. Complainant reports finding a black bag with a computer and school supplies inside. Patrol was able to locate the owner from the items in the bag.
Check Fraud
Complainant came into headquarters to report Check Fraud. Complainant states they mailed two checks at the Southampton Post Office mid-November. Complainant was advised by one of the company’s they wrote the check to that their bill had not been paid. Complainant check with their bank and found that both checks had been altered, the payee had been changed to a payee unknown to the Complainant. Complainant filed a fraud report with their bank and the Post Master General.
Traffic Accident
Patrol responded to Second Street Pike for a two-vehicle accident. Unit #1 was attempting to make a left and pulled out onto 2nd Street Pike when they struck Unit #2 who was traveling on 2nd Street Pike. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage and were towed from the scene. No injuries were reported.
11-26-22
Fraud
Complainant contacted police to report fraudulent activity on their mobile phone account. Complainant received a phone call from someone stating to be with their mobile phone carrier. They indicated fraudulent activity had been found on their account, the purchase of two IPad Pros. When Complainant stated this was not a valid purchase, the caller stated they would flag the activity. Complainant then provided their PIN for their account. Complainant contacted their carrier a day later, to find the call had been fraudulent and the caller had actually placed the order for the IPad Pro. The carrier cancelled the order and reversed the charges. Complainant was given information about contacting the three credit bureaus.
Attempted Theft from Vehicle
Patrol responded to Meer Drive for an attempted theft from vehicle. Complainant states that at approximately 2:45 a.m. multiple subjects can be seen on their surveillance cameras attempting to enter their vehicle, which was parked in their driveway. The vehicle was locked and the subjects were unable to gain access. While investigating this case, a neighbor checked their surveillance cameras and found that the same subjects had tried to enter their vehicles, but were not able to as they were locked as well. Cases were referred to detectives.
Check Fraud
Complainant came into headquarters to report check fraud. Complainant states they checked their credit card statement and noticed a check which had been mailed at the Richboro Post Office, was not deducted. Complainant checked with their bank and found the check had been cashed, by an unknown payee. Complainant’s bank has frozen his account and are investigating as well.
11-27-22
Wire/Poles Down
Patrol responded to Newtown-Richboro Road for a report of a transformer sparking. Upon arriving on scene, Patrol observed that the traffic lights at Newtown-Richboro Road and Rock Way, and Newtown-Richboro Road and Holland Road were out. Patrol located a branch on the wires of a PECO Pole and PECO was advised.
ATV/Quads
Patrol responded to Birch Avenue for a report of juveniles operating quads. Complainant states that there were two quads operating on their property and in the woods behind their home. Patrol found the two quad operators as they exited the wooded area. Patrol had the juveniles contact their parents to respond. All parties were advised of the repercussions/penalties that could result from their actions on the quads. All were understanding and responsive.
During this tour, Patrol responded to 26 Alarm Calls; 16 Abandoned 911 Calls; 48 Medical Calls; 11 Bookings; 65 Traffic Monitoring Details; 15 Crime Prevention Details.
