Man With Gun Charged In Road Rage Incident In Northampton Township

NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —A township man was charged with terroristic threats, simple assault, and other violations after pulling a firearm on another driver in a road rage incident on Saturday, police said.

The Northampton Township Police Department reported to Bustleton Pike and Lower Holland Road for a report of man with a gun.

The victim said that as a result of a road rage incident, both vehicles pulled to the side of the road. They tried to speak with the other individual, but he pulled a firearm and pointed it at them while demanding the complainant return to their car.

This was one of the incidents reported by police in its blotter of criminal incidents for the period of Jan. 2 through Jan. 8.

During that period, patrol responded to 16 Alarm Calls; 10 Abandoned 911 Calls; 41 Medical Calls; 6 Domestic Calls; 13 Booking Calls; 85 Traffic Monitoring Details, and 10 Crime Prevention Details.

Here are the criminal incidents:

01-02-23

DUI Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to Holland Road for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Unit #2 was stopped for a red traffic light when it was struck from behind by Unit #1. Minor damage was reported on both vehicles. During the course of the investigation, the operator of Unit #1 was arrested and processed for suspicion of DUI.

01-03-23

Hit and Run —Patrol responded to Bristol Road and Knowles Avenue for a report of a hit-and-run auto accident. The complainant, operator of Unit #2, states that they were traveling on Bristol Road and came to a stop at the traffic light when they were struck from behind. The complainant got out of their vehicle and spoke with the driver of Unit #1, the striking vehicle, the parties agreed to move their vehicles to the side of the road at which time Unit #1 fled the scene.

Hit and Run —Patrol responded to Schan Drive for a report of a hit and run. The complainant states they parked their vehicle, Unit #2, in front of their home and it was struck. The driver of the striking vehicle, Unit #1, did leave their information with a neighbor. When Patrol contacted the driver of Unit #1, they indicated they did hit Unit #2 while attempting to back up, and did try several times to contact the Complainant, but there was no answer at the door.

Solicitors —The complainant called headquarters to report having solicitors on Summer Drive selling solar panels. The complainant was aware that there are no valid solicitor permits for solar panels in the township currently, and wanted police to be aware the solicitors are in the township.

01-04-23

Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to Tanglebrook and Briarwood Drives for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Unit #2 was traveling on Tanglebrook Drive when Unit #1 backed into Unit #2, causing heavy damage to Unit #1 causing it to be towed. The driver of Unit #2 was transported to St. Mary Medical Center for evaluation.

Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to Almshouse Road and Second Street Pike for a two-vehicle accident. Unit #2 was traveling on Almshouse Road through the intersection with Second Street Pike when they were struck by Unit #1 who was traveling on Second Street Pike. Both vehicles received moderate damage and needed to be towed. No injuries were reported.

01-05-23

Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to Sackettsford Road for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Unit #2 was stopped on Sackettsford Road attempting to make a left onto Second Street Pike when they were struck in the rear by Unit #1, who thought Unit #2 was going to make the left. No injuries were reported and both vehicles were driven from the scene.

DUI Accident —Patrol responded to Almshouse Road for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Unit #2 was stopped at a steady red light when it was struck in the rear by Unit #1. As a result of the investigation, the driver of Unit #1 was arrested and processed for suspicion of DUI. Unit #1 was towed from the scene due to damage.

Open Doors —While on patrol, officers found a business on Pulinski Road with an open bay door. Patrol checked the area and closed the door and had the owner notified.

01-06-23

Parking Complaint —Patrol responded to South Timber Road for a report of a parking complaint. The complainant states that a trailer was parked on the street and had been for some time. Patrol was able to locate the owner, who lived on a neighboring street, and advised that the trailer needed to be moved or a township ordinance violation would be issued.

Solicitor Complaint —Patrol responded to Sunrise Court for a report of solicitors. Complainant states that two individuals knocked on their door and began asking questions about who they voted for. The Complainant did not ask who the individuals represented. The individuals left and were not in the area when Patrol arrived.

Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to Danby Court for a report of a one-vehicle accident with a deer. The complainant reports that they were traveling on Churchville Lane between Hidden Cove Drive and Nelson Drive, when a deer entered the roadway. The complainant was unable to avoid hitting the deer.

Retail Theft —Patrol responded to a store on Second Street Pike for a report of a retail theft in progress. Patrol was able to locate the accused offender, who was taken into custody, processed, and released.

01-07-23

Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to Bustleton Pike and Lower Holland Road for a report of a traffic accident. Unit #1 states that they were trying to pass a vehicle illegally when they struck the vehicle on the driver's side. Neither vehicle required a tow and no injuries were reported.

Dog Bite —Patrol responded to Cloverly Drive for a report of a dog bite. The complainant states that they were walking their dog at the back of their property when a dog came onto their property and started fighting with their dog. The owner of the attacking dog eventually came to the property and apologized, stating the dog had gotten out, they took the dog and left. The complainant did not get any information from the dog owner. The complainant then took their dog to the vet for a puncture wound. Patrol followed up in the neighborhood but was unable to identify the aggressive dog or owner.

Burglary —Patrol responded to Trailwood Drive for a report of a burglary. The complainant states when they returned home they found a ground-floor window opened, which was not opened when they left earlier in the evening. The complainant entered the house and found that the house had been gone through and they were missing cash, jewelry, and other personal items. The property was processed by detectives.

01-08-23

Dirt Bikes —The complainant called headquarters to report an ongoing issue with ATV’s coming from Chestnut Drive and driving through the retention basin. Patrol responded to Chestnut Drive and found an individual cleaning their ATV in their driveway. While speaking with the individual, they were told of the Township Ordinance regarding Unlawful Noise and Motorized Dirt Bikes and ATVs.

Traffic Accident —Patrol responded to West Bristol Road for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Unit #2 was stopped for a green light, when Unit #1 struck Unit #2 in the rear. Minor injuries were reported. Neither vehicle required a tow.

Public Drunkenness —Patrol responded to Middle Holland Road for a report of a man stumbling along the side of the road. Patrol found the individual lying on the grass, when Patrol spoke to them, they sat up, complaining of pain on their right side and appearing to be highly intoxicated. EMS was called and the individual was transported to St. Mary Medical Center.