RICHBORO, PA — Northampton Township police reported a series of incidents across the township in mid-to-late September, including thefts from vehicles, scam complaints, traffic-related arrests and e-bike enforcement.
On Sept. 14, at approximately 2:53 a.m., police responded to the Churchville section of the township for a report of individuals in separate vehicles attempting to open vehicle doors. Police said that the area was checked and that a follow-up investigation yielded a stolen vehicle from the area. The stolen vehicle was recovered, and the case has been assigned to detectives.
Police also reported e-bike incidents on Sept. 15 and 17. On Sept. 15, patrol observed two juveniles operating e-bikes in the 800 block of 2nd Street Pike. The juveniles were stopped, and their parents were contacted to pick up the e-bikes. On Sept. 17, patrol responded to the 1400 block of Buck Road for a report of a group of juveniles operating e-bikes and causing issues. Police said the group fled from officers, but the individuals were identified, and citations were filed.
Other Sept. 17 activity included a suspicious vehicle investigation at approximately 3:34 a.m. in the area of Falcon Drive. After speaking with police, the driver was taken into custody for drug-related offenses.
Police also reported a warrant arrest on Sept. 18 following a traffic stop in the area of West Bristol Road and Davisville Road for an equipment violation. On Sept. 19, patrol initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle driving with a flat tire in the area of Newtown-Richboro Road and 2nd Street Pike. Through investigation, the driver was taken into custody on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.
In other reports, police said a resident reported receiving a call from a "private caller" on Sept. 21 and recognized it as a scam after the caller claimed there were two federal civil warrants for failure to appear in court. On Sept. 22, another resident reported a pop-up message that blocked a computer screen and led to a demand for payment in gift cards to remove a "virus" and unblock the screen.
Police were also called out on Sept. 23 to several residences in the Holland section of the township for reports of thefts from motor vehicles. A vehicle that had been left unlocked was entered.
On Sept. 25, police reported a drug arrest after patrol observed a suspicious individual in the area of Upper Holland Road and Providence Drive. The individual fled but was eventually stopped and was found to have drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to police. On Sept. 27, patrol also responded to a traffic accident at Newtown-Richboro Road and St. Leonards Road. A tow was not required.
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