Hilltown Hit And Run Driver Sought By Police

HILLTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA — The Hilltown Township Police Department reported the following incidents and arrests between Oct. 19 and Dec. 6, including a hit and run in the parking lot of a Catholic Church and an assault that took place inside a moving vehicle:

December 6

• Police are investigating a hit-and-run crash in the parking lot of Our Lady Sacred Heart Church. The crash occurred during the early morning hours of Dec. 6. Police said a red SUV "went dashing through the snow," striking a lamp post in the process, and then fleeing from the area. "We are looking for any information on the vehicle or who may have been driving. The church would like to repair or replace the pole," said police. "The driver still has time to get off the naughty list." Anyone with information on this vehicle or driver is asked to contact Officer Labosh at plabosh@hilltownpd.org or 215-453-6000 x305.

Hilltown Police are looking for the driver of this car in connection with a hit-and-run incident at a Catholic church. (Hilltown Township Police)

In other reports:

October 19

• Police arrested a 26-year-old man for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol following a traffic stop on Hilltown Pike.

October 21

• Police arrested a 26-year-old man for Driving Under the Influence following the investigation of an intoxicated driver in a Hilltown Pike parking lot. He is charged with the highest rate of alcohol, DUI combination of alcohol and damage to a parked vehicle.

October 26

• Police arrested a 50-year-old man for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol following a traffic stop on Route 309.

November 1

• Police arrested a 21-year-old man for Driving Under the Influence following a traffic stop on Bethlehem Pike.

November 10

• Police arrested a 58-year-old woman for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol following a traffic stop on Route 152.

November 11

• Police arrested a 19-year-old following the investigation of an assault in a moving vehicle on Route 113. He is charged with strangulation, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person.