Traffic Accidents, Robbery, DUI: Northampton Police Blotter

NORTHAMPTON, PA — The Northampton Police Department handed a number of incidents and criminal complaints over the past week. Criminal charges do not equate to a guilty finding and all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

October 18

Traffic Accident

Patrol responded to Middle Holland Rd. at Holland Rd. for a report of a two-vehicle traffic accident. Police said that the first vehicle rear-ended vehicle No. 2, causing that vehicle to strike a third vehicle. The operator of the first and second vehicles sustained minor injuries. Both vehicles required a tow.

Patrol responded to Bridgetown Pike at Old Bristol Rd. for a report of a two vehicle traffic accident. While turning onto Bridgetown Pike, vehicle No. 1 struck vehicle. There were no reported injuries and neither vehicle required a tow.

October 19

Warrant

Patrol initiated a traffic stop in the area of 2nd St. Pike at Tanyard Rd. After further investigation it was learned the driver had a warrant out of the Bucks County Sheriff’s Dept. He was taken into custody without incident.

Traffic Accident

Patrol responded to the 900 block of 2nd St. Pike for a report a two vehicle traffic accident. Vehicle No. 1 struck another vehicle while attempting to pass on the right hand side. There were no reported injuries and neither vehicle required a tow.

October 20

Theft from Vehicle

Patrol responded to Lempa Rd. for a report of a theft from vehicle. Complainant reports an unknown subject entered her vehicle sometime between Oct.19 around 11:30 p.m. and Oct.20 around 1:00 p.m. Medication and sunglasses were stolen from the vehicle.

Traffic Accident

Patrol responded to Deer Path Dr. for a report of a single-vehicle accident. A semi-truck pulled down low hanging wires. Verizon was notified.

Patrol responded to the 700 block of Almshouse Rd. for a report of an accident involving a pedestrian. Upon arrival, it was learned that the vehicle accidentally struck a pedestrian while slowly backing up. The pedestrian stated she was fine and refused medical treatment.

Patrol responded to Newtown Richboro Rd. at Rock Way for a report of a three-vehicle traffic accident. The driver of a vehicle said he was distracted when he accidentally rear-ended another vehicle. After being struck by the first vehicle, the second vehicle was pushed into a third vehicle. The driver of the second vehicle sustained minor injuries. All three vehicles required a tow.

October 21

Traffic Accident

Patrol responded to Bellwood Dr. for a report of a two vehicle traffic accident. A vehicle backed into a second vehicle. There were no reported injuries and neither vehicle required a tow.

Patrol responded to East Bristol Rd. at Knowles Ave. for a report of a two-vehicle traffic accident. The driver of the first vehicle turned in front of another vehicle causing a collision. There were no injuries and neither vehicle required a tow.

October 22

Suspicious Person

Patrol responded to Sharon Dr. for a report of suspicious male walking the property lines. Patrol made contact with the subject who was a political canvasser. The subject provided his identification. The subject was using an app on his phone to go to certain houses.

Traffic Accident

Patrol responded to 2nd St. Pike at New Rd. for a report of a two-vehicle accident. The driver of both vehicles said they had a green light when entering the intersection. Both vehicles collided and required a tow.

Strong Arm Robbery

Patrol responded to Chapel Dr. for a report of a strong arm robbery. Victim stated he met up with two unknown subjects through the Offer Up App to purchase sneakers. Victim reports he handed one subject money and the subject handed him the sneakers. When he turned around, the second person physically assaulted him. The suspect produced what appeared to be a firearm in his waistband. The suspects were described as two males. The first subject was 5’5 about 150 lbs. in his early 20’s with dreads in his hair, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black pants, and Yeezy shoes. The second suspect was 6’0, 160-170 lbs. with short hair in his early 20’s wearing a black t-shirt, black pants and white Nike sneakers. The suspects left in a black sedan with tinted windows.

October 23

Traffic Accident

Patrol responded to the 800 block of 2nd St. Pike for a report of a two-vehicle traffic accident. The first vehicle attempted to turn in front of another vehicle causing a collision. There were no reported injuries and neither vehicle required a tow.

Patrol responded to Newtown Richboro Rd. at Saint Leonards Rd. for a report of a one-vehicle traffic accident. The driver of the first vehicle lost control of her vehicle while negotiating a turn and struck the guardrail. There were no reported injuries, but the vehicle required a tow.

October 24

Suspicious Person

Patrol responded to Beverly Rd. for a report of a suspicious person. Complainant reports that around 2:40 a.m., an unknown person walked up his driveway and attempted to open his driver side door. When the subject realized the door was locked, they walked away.

Theft from Vehicle

Patrol responded to Beverly Rd. for a report of a theft from vehicle. Complainant reports an unknown suspect entered her unlocked vehicle and stole money from inside it.

Patrol responded to Beverly Rd. for a report of a theft from vehicle. Complainant reports an unknown suspect entered her unlocked vehicle and stole a Rawling baseball glove, navy camp purse, and an orange wallet.

DUI Accident

Patrol was dispatched to the area of Holland Rd. at Churchville Lane for a report of possible DUI. Complainant reports a red Honda CRV swerving into the oncoming lane. Patrol located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. After further investigation, the driver was taken into custody for Driving Under the Influence.