Multliple Reports Of Mail Fraud: Northampton Twp. Police Log

Northampton PA

07 March, 2022

4:28 PM

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NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA — The Northampton Township Police Department reported several crimes that occurred in the area from Monday, Feb. 28 to Sunday, March 6. Read below to see all incidents: Monday, Feb. 28 A subject was being processed when it was discovered that they were wanted out of Montgomery County on separate charges. They were released to Montgomery County Sheriff's Department. Police responded to the 900 block of 2nd St. Pike for a report of a single-vehicle traffic accident; the driver of a tractor-trailer crashed into a light pole with the trailer while making a left turn. Tuesday, March 1 Police responded to Almshouse Road at Winding Way for a report of a two-vehicle accident; one driver rear-ended another. The first driver required a tow.Wednesday, March 2 Police responded to a residence for a report of a simple assault. A warrant was issued for his arrest after it was discovered the subject had left.A report of fraud was made on West Windrose Road. The complainant reports paying his PECO bill with a check that he placed in the Richboro Post Office box. He was later contacted by the bank that a $5,000 in his name had bounced. The issue is being investigated.Police responded to Almshouse Road at Jacksonville Road for a report of a two-vehicle traffic accident; one driver rear-ended another. The struck driver had minor injuries.Thursday, March 3 A two-vehicle traffic accident was reported on 2nd St. Pike; a driver accidentally struck a parked vehicle. There were no reported injuries and neither vehicle required a tow. Police responded to Newtown Richboro Road at Chestnut Drive for a report of a two-vehicle traffic accident; a driver attempted to turn in front of another driver, causing a collision. Police responded to Sienna Circle for a report of attempted theft of a vehicle. The homeowner's dog alerted her to a man inside her car. The subject exited the complainant's vehicle and fled toward Jacksonville Road. The incident is still being investigated.Friday, March 4 Police responded to a residence for a report of fraud. The complainant reports writing a check for his daughter's lacrosse team and placing it in the mailbox. A few days later, the team stated they never received the check. The complainant checked his bank info and noticed the check was altered. The amount was changed to over $9,000 and the "pay to" name was also changed. The incident is being investigated. Saturday, March 5 Police responded to Bustleton Pike at Knowles Avenue for a report of a two-vehicle accident; one driver struck another driver as they were turning left. There were no reported injuries but both vehicles required a tow. Sunday, March 6 Police responded to Nelson Drive for a report of a theft from a vehicle. The complainant reports that an unknown subject stole the catalytic converter from his motor vehicle. Police responded to Newtown Richboro Road at #1 Lane Trail for a report of a single-vehicle traffic accident; a driver struck a deer in the roadway. There were no reported injuries and the vehicle did not require a tow. Police responded to the 1300 block of Bridgetown Pike for a report of a single-vehicle accident; a driver struck a deer in the roadway. There were no reported injuries and the vehicle did not require a tow.