Blown-Up Mailbox, Dumpster Fire Top Northampton Twp. Crimes

NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —It was the start of a new year. So why not celebrate by blowing up a mailbox?

That was one of the criminal incidents the Northampton Township Police Department reported in its blotter from Jan. 1 to Jan. 7.

During this tour, Patrol handled 18 Alarm Calls; 7 Abandoned 911 Calls; 44 Medical Emergencies; 13 Bookings; 8 Domestic Disputes; 13 Civil Disputes; 61 Traffic Monitoring Details, and 16 Crime Prevention Details.

These are the criminal incidents:

Jan. 1

Fires —Patrol responded to the 300 block of Saint Leonards Road for a fire. Once on location, a commercial dumpster was seen on fire. Northampton Township Fire Department arrived on scene and the fire was extinguished.

Criminal Mischief —Patrol responded to the 600 block of Sackettsford Road for the report of criminal mischief. The complainant reports that sometime overnight, an unknown individual(s) blew up a mailbox using what appeared to be fireworks.

Traffic Accident – DUI Arrest —Patrol responded to the 100blk of Strawberry Lane for a traffic accident. The accident involved one vehicle into a tree. Through an investigation, the driver was taken into custody for the suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Investigation of Open Doors —At 11 p.m., patrol observed a garage door open to a home. Contact was made with the property owner, and everything appeared ok.

Jan. 2

Suspicious Incident —Patrol responded to the area of Beacon Hill Drive for a suspicious incident. The complainant reported hearing someone knocking on a window at their home. The area was checked and cleared.

Jan. 3

Dog Complaint —Patrol responded to the area of Carol Lane for two loose dogs in the area. Once on scene, the area was checked and cleared.

Traffic Control —Patrol responded to the area of Buck Road and Elaine Drive for a tractor-trailer that needed to turn around on the roadway due to the railroad underpass. Once on location, the truck was no longer on scene and there were no issues with traffic in the area.

Jan. 4

Vehicle Lockout —Patrol responded to the area of Joshua Drive for a vehicle lockout. Once on location, patrol assisted the vehicle owner in unlocking their vehicle.

Traffic accident —Patrol responded to the area of Jacksonville Road and Ashley Drive for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 was traveling southbound on Jacksonville Road and was following unit # 2. Unit # 2 stopped with traffic and unit # 1 struck them from behind. A tow was not required.

Fraud —The complainant reported receiving a credit card in the mail that they did not apply for. They had contacted the credit card company and advised them to file a police report. Information was gathered.

Found Property— The complainant came into police headquarters to report that they had found a wallet. Patrol was able to get into contact with the owner and the property was returned. Road Hazard Patrol responded to the 1300 block of Almshouse Road for the report of a large pothole. Patrol located the hazard and PennDOT was contacted. PennDOT responded and the pothole was filled.

Jan. 5

Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to the 1000 block of Bridgetown Pike for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 was traveling northbound on Bridgetown Pike when their vehicle left the roadway and struck a utility pole. The vehicle was towed from the scene.

Jan. 6

Traffic Accident (Hit and Run) —Patrol responded to the area of Morgan Court for the report of an unattended hit and run. The complainant’s vehicle was parked when it was struck by another vehicle.

Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to the area of Bustleton Pike and Green Valley Drive for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 was traveling northbound on Bustleton Pike and was following unit # 2. While following, unit # 2 started to slow down and unit # 1 struck them from behind. A tow was not required.

Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to the area of Harriet Road for a traffic accident. Unit # 1 was operating on the roadway and negotiating a turn when it lost control and struck two parked vehicles. A tow was required for one vehicle.

Jan. 7

Road Hazard —Patrol responded to the area of East Holland Road for the report of a road hazard. The complainant reports fencing in the roadway. Once on location, patrol was able to clear the roadway.

Traffic Accident (Deer) —Patrol responded to a traffic accident on Buck Road. Unit # 1 was traveling southbound on Buck Road when a deer ran into the roadway. As a result, contact was made. A tow was not required.

Fraud —The complainant reported that their credit card was used in a different state for a purchase that they did not make. They were already in contact with the credit card company. Information was gathered.