Car Crashes, Theft, and Fraud: Northampton Township Police Log

RICHBORO, PA — The Northampton Township Police Department reported several crimes that occurred in the area through the Monday, Dec. 20 to Sunday, Dec. 26.

Read below to see all incidents:

Monday, Dec. 20

• An accident was reported at Old Bristol Road at Bridgetown Pike after one car rear-ended another. The driver of the hit vehicle sustained injuries to his neck and back, as well as minor damage to his vehicle.
• A fraudulent real estate agent was reported to police. The agent contacted a man about his timeshare and tried to convince him someone was looking to buy it, but extra payments would have to be made first. The man was contacted by his bank after he sent several large sums of money to the agent, with one amounting to $50,000; the bank said they believed the transactions and the agent to be fraudulent. The case is still being investigated.

Tuesday, Dec. 21

• A two vehicle traffic accident was reported from Council Rock High School South; one car hit another while trying to get in a parking space. Each vehicle had minor damages.
• An accident was reported at Jacksonville Road at Ashley Drive; one car rear-ended another. Each vehicle had minor damage.
• A single vehicle accident was reported at Signal Hill Road at Stoneyford Road; the passenger gave bad directions and it resulted in the driver hitting a curb at Signal Hill Road. Minor property damage was reported.

Wednesday, Dec. 22

• Police responded to a two vehicle accident at Buck Road at Chinquapin Road; one car attempted to pass another on the left and struck them. The second car sustained minor damages, but required a tow.
• Police responded to a two vehicle accident at Holland Road at Elm Avenue; one car made a left turn into another. The struck driver sustained minor injuries.
• A woman reported that she found fraudulent purchases made on her eBay account. She contacted customer service and the incident is currently being investigated.
• A business off of Louise Drive reported a theft; the caller said his catalytic converter was stolen from his vehicle at the business. The incident is currently being investigated.

Thursday, Dec. 23

• A single vehicle accident was reported at 2nd St. Pike and Sackettsford Road; a driver struck a deer. No injuries or towing were reported.
• A man reported his catalytic converter being stolen off of his work truck on 2nd St. Pike.

Friday, Dec. 24

• Police responded to an unresponsive woman at a gas station. She was heavily intoxicated and a ride was provided for her.
• A man was arrested after stealing more than $1,400 worth of merchandise from a local business. He was arrested near the business and police found he was wanted on a warrant out of Montgomery County as well.

Saturday, Dec. 25

• A single vehicle accident occurred on Bridgetown Pike at Forrest Creek Court; the driver veered off the road and hit a telephone pole while reaching for a dropped item. She sustained minor injuries.

Sunday, Dec. 26

• A theft was reported at a business off of Pulinski Road; two subjects stole multiple catalytic converters for work trucks around 3 a.m.