Police Chief: Keep Cars Locked, Garage Doors Down

Upper Macungie Police Chief Edgardo Colon reminded residents to keep cars locked and garage doors down as safety precautions during Thursday night's Upper Macungie Supervisors meeting.

Colon called recent thefts of items from cars a crime of opportunity.

"Lock your cars, keep your windows up," he said. "If you have a GPS in the car, take it out. Secure your valuables, like laptops and TVs."

Colon also noted that Upper Macungie police will knock on your door, even in the middle of the night, if they see an open garage door.

Colon said he is seeking feedback from the community about matters of interest concerning the police department. He also reminded community members to sign up for Nixle police alerts at www.nixle.com.

Among the significant criminal investigations of March, Colon noted:

A domestic assault of a woman at the Sunset Grille.

A number of thefts at the Amazon.com fulfillment center in Breinigsville.

Upper Macungie Police responded to 658 total incidents in March. The breakdown is as follows:

• 13 reportable motor vehicle accidents

• 31 non-reportable motor vehicle accidents

• 12 criminal arrests (non-DUI/Misdemeanor-Felony)

• 6 DUIs

• 528 Traffic citations

• 16 Non-traffic citations (summary)

• 5 Parking tickets

Upper Macungie Police provided the following March arrest information:

• 6 DUIs

• 2 Furnishing alcohol to minors

• 1 Intimidation of Witness

• 5 Harassment

• 1 Retail Theft

• 3 Simple Assault

• 5 Theft

• 5 Underage drinking

• 1 Unlawful restraint

• 5 False Alarms