Man Killed By Police, Loud Boom Top 2023 Northampton Year In Review

NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA —Police shot and killed a man who wielded a knife at them. Residents had to deal with a new trash hauler. And what was that loud boom?

These were some of the top stories making news in Northampton Township over the past year:

Police Shooting Of Knife-Wielding Northampton Twp. Man Justified: DA

A 40-year-old man was killed after lunging at Northampton Township police officers in November outside his Holland home.

Two Charged With Theft From Northampton Twp. Mailboxes

The Northampton Township Police Department said the men, both from out of state, swiped mail from boxes in two Churchville neighborhoods.

New Trash Hauler Coming Jan. 1 To Northampton Township

Northampton Township signs a contract with Whitetail Disposal for trash and recycling. Collections will be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Bucks Co. Combats Crime From Philly With Legislation

Six pieces of legislation introduced by state Sen. Frank Farry and others cover everything from rioting to catalytic converter thefts in Northampton Township.

What Was Loud Boom In Northampton Twp.? Police Don't Know

Northampton Twp. residents saw a flash in the sky and heard a "loud boom" on a Saturday night in November. Police and the Bucks Co. DA were investigating, but no report was ever given.