Fraudulent Use Of Credit Cards, Accidents: Northampton Twp. Police Report

RICHBORO, PA — The Northampton Township Police Department reported the following incidents between Nov. 17 and 23:

November 17

• Fire - Patrol responded to the 900 block of 2nd Street Pike for a brush fire at a business. Once on location, the Northampton Township Fire Department extinguished the fire.

November 18

• Suspicious Vehicle - Patrol responded to the area of Tanyard Road and Bustleton Pike for a suspicious vehicle. A caller reported a vehicle stopping near mailboxes. Once on location, patrol located the vehicle, and a traffic stop was initiated. Everything turned out okay, and the driver left the area.

November 19

• Hazardous Condition - Patrol responded to East Holland Road and Stallion Circle for the report of a power line that was arcing. Once on location, patrol confirmed an issue and PECO was contacted. They arrived on location a short time later to address the issue.

November 20

• Traffic Accident - Patrol responded to Buck Road and Rocksville Road for a traffic accident. Unit 1 was traveling on Rocksville Road and came to a stop at the stop sign. Unit 1 then proceeded to turn onto Buck Road and made contact with unit 2, which was traveling southbound on Buck Road. Tow was not required.

November 21

• Fraud - A complainant came into the police station to report that an unknown person used their credit card to purchase items. The purchase was cancelled and information was gathered. This case was assigned to Detectives.

November 22

• Traffic Accident (Deer Involved) - Patrol responded to the area of 2nd Street Pike and Worthington Mill Road for a traffic accident. Unit 1 was traveling southbound on 2nd Street Pike when a deer ran into the roadway. As a result, contact was made. Tow was not required.

November 23

• Fire - Patrol responded to Highland Drive for the report of a fire. The home had filled with smoke after a fireplace was lit. Once on location, the Northampton Fire Department arrived on scene to help ventilate the home.

During this tour, patrol handled 12 alarm calls; 12 abandoned 911 calls; 44 medical emergencies; 12 bookings; 2 domestic disputes; 9 civil disputes; 71 traffic monitoring details and 15 crime prevention details.