Police Blotter 7/31 - 8/2
July 31, 2020
Fraud
Complainant reports they received a Debit Card from the Pa. Department of Labor for unemployment. The complainant stated they never applied for unemployment benefits. Complainant returned the Debit Card and contacted Pa. Department of Labor.
Vehicle Lock Out
Patrol responded to the area of Upper Holland Rd. for a report of a vehicle lock out. Patrol successfully opened the vehicle without incident.
Fraud
Complainant purchased a printer from Staples and was having trouble hooking it up at home. Complainant located a phone number on Google to assist him with hooking it up. The phone number the complainant contacted was fraudulent. The "technician" told complainant to purchase gift cards for payment to hook the printer up. The complainant purchased the gift cards and supplied them to the “technician.” The "technician" requested more gift cards to complete the job. Complainant was about to purchase more gift cards, but was advised of the scam by the cashier.
Juvenile
Complainant contacted the Police due to juveniles skateboarding on the shuffle board court. Patrol checked the area with negative contact.
Motor Vehicle Compliant
Patrol responded to the area of Holland Rd. for a report of a silver sedan swerving all over the roadway. Patrol checked the area with negative contact.
Landlord/Tenant
Complainant requested Patrol come to the property in the area of Village Shires to do a walkthrough and document the conditions. Complainant reports his tenant just moved out and left the place a mess. Patrol conducted the walkthrough and documented the complainant’s concerns.
Suspicious Vehicle
At 12:00 a.m. Patrol observed a suspicious unoccupied vehicle parked in the Municipal Township Park. A short time later, 5 subjects walked back to the vehicle. They were advised the park was currently closed due to the time.
Assist Other Police Department
Patrol responded to the area of Buck Rd. for a report of an intoxicated subject in the roadway. Patrol located the subject and informed Lower Southampton Police. Lower Southampton Police arrived on scene and handled the incident.
August 1, 2020
Disabled Vehicle
Patrol observed a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of Almshouse Rd. Patrol asked the vehicle operator if they needed assistance. Vehicle operator stated they were in contact with their insurance company who was sending a tow.
Fraud
Complainant reports she sold her car and received fraudulent checks as payment. Complainant stated that she received two checks as payment and both checks bounced. Complainant requested a report as a matter of record at this time. Complainant wanted to give the buyer a chance to make good on the checks.
Fraud
Complainant received two Debit Cards in the mail from the Pa. Department of Labor. Both cards had names of subjects that do not reside at the residence. Complainant was informed of the fraud going on with regards to unemployment Debit Cards. Complainant was advised to return the cards back to the Pa. Department of Labor.
Suspicious Person
Complainant stated that he is currently away on business, but observed on his RING camera a subject looking through the front window. Upon arrival, the subject was gone. Patrol checked the exterior of the residence and all appeared fine.
Traffic Accident
Patrol responded to the area of Jacksonville Rd. for a report of a two vehicle traffic accident. Unit #1 passed Unit #2 and then came to an abrupt stop causing Unit #2 to rear end Unit #1. There were no reported injuries and minor damage.
Fires
Patrol responded to the area of New Rd. for a controlled burn. The property owner was advised that they needed to put out the fire. Property owner extinguished the fire.
Disabled Vehicle
Patrol observed a disabled vehicle on Twining Ford Rd. partially blocking the roadway. Vehicle operator stated something electrical was wrong with the vehicle. After a few minutes of troubleshooting, the vehicle started. Vehicle operator to follow up with the dealership.
August 3, 2020
Criminal Mischief
Complainant reports that sometime over the weekend an unknown subject damaged her mailbox. Complainant requested a report as a matter of record at this time.
Found Property
Complainant came into HQ to drop off a wallet that was found. Patrol located the owner of the wallet and it was returned.
Vehicle Lock Out
Patrol responded to the area of Knox Ct. for a report of a vehicle lock out. The vehicle was opened without incident.
Fraud
Complainant reports receiving two unemployment checks in the mail from the Pa. Department of Labor. The complainant reports that he did apply for unemployment, but was denied. Complainant was advised to follow up with the Pa. Department of Labor.
Driving Under the Influence
Patrol conducted a traffic stop on Buck Rd. for a vehicle swerving all over the roadway. The vehicle operator was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Abandoned Vehicle
Patrol responded for a report of an abandoned Honda on the roadway. Patrol located the vehicle and made contact with the vehicle owner. The vehicle owner stated his vehicle was disabled and his insurance company was going to tow the vehicle within the next few days.
During this tour, Patrol responded to 10 Alarms, 14 Abandoned 911 Calls, 15 Medical Calls, 1 Domestic Disturbance, and 9 Bookings.
Created Aug 3, 2020 @ 9:09 AM | Updated Aug 17, 2020 @ 10:01 AM
