NTPD Police Blotter: April 13-17

Friday, April 13: Theft from Vehicle on Hope Road

The complainant reported that sometime overnight two of the family’s vehicles that were parked and left unlocked in the driveway had been entered by unknown actor(s). Both of the vehicles had GPS units taken from them. Taken from one of the vehicles was a purse containing $100 in cash along with credit cards.

Theft at the 300 block of 2nd Street Pike

The complainant reported outgoing mail had been stolen from his mailbox sometime between 8 a.m. April 12 and 4 p.m. April 13.

Theft from Vehicle at the 400 block of Glen Meadow Drive

The complainant reported both of her vehicles that were parked in the driveway and left unlocked had been entered at about 2:34 a.m. Security cameras showed a skinny white male in his late teens to early 20’s who was wearing light colored clothing, gloves and a knit cap had entered the vehicles. Found to have been taken were two iPods. No value was given for the items.

Saturday, April 14: Vandalism at the 100 block of West Lynford Road

The complainant reported that sometime between 4 p.m. April 13 and 12:02 a.m. April 14, unknown person(s) had dumped food stuffs on her vehicle that was parked in the driveway. There was no permanent damage.

Theft from Vehicle on Fir Drive

The victim reported that sometime between 7 p.m. April 12 and 7 a.m. April 13, someone had entered his unlocked vehicle that was parked in the driveway and stole an engagement ring valued at $11,000 from the glove box.

Theft at the 100 block of Chapel Drive

The complainant reported that sometime during the past four weeks various pieces of jewelry with unknown values had been taken from her home.

Traffic Crash at Middle Holland Road in the area of Saint Leonard’s Road

At 8:28 a.m. officers responded to a traffic crash reporting a vehicle that had struck and sheered a utility pole and then came to rest against a home in the 400 block of Middle Holland Road. On arrival they found the driver, Ryan Morris, 35, of Newtown still trapped in the SUV. Units from the Northampton Township Fire Co. extricated him. He was then transported to the Saint Mary Medical Center for the treatment of his injuries. Investigation found that Morris had been traveling east on Middle Holland Road when, as he approached West Village Road, he passed a vehicle on the left as it was turning right. In regaining his lane of travel Morris lost control striking the curb line on the south side of the road twice and at one point partially entering onto adjacent grass with his right side wheels. While attempting to regain the roadway the vehicle crossed through the westbound lane of travel and struck the utility pole on the northwest corner of Middle Holland and Saint Leonard’s Roads, sheering it from its base. The vehicle then passed through that intersection striking the curb line on the northeast side of it. The vehicle then flipped a minimum of four times through the front yards of two homes in the 400 block of Middle Holland Road before coming to rest. Middle Holland Road remained closed for eight hours as PECO replaced the pole.

Sunday, April 15: Criminal Mischief on West Buttonwood Drive

The property owner reported that sometime overnight her mailbox had been damaged by unknown subjects. No value was given for the damage.

Monday, April 16: Theft at the 300 block of Foxcroft Drive

The complainant reported the theft of two packages that had been delivered to his front porch sometime on April 5. The items were valued at $151.77.

Criminal Mischief at the 600 block of Glen Meadow Drive

The complainant reported that sometime between 5 p.m. and 5:05 p.m. on April 15, damage was done to the side of his son’s vehicle that was parked in the street in front of their home. The vehicle's side view mirror was broken and scratches were found on the driver’s door.

DUI at Bridgetown Pike by East Holland Road

At 8:04 p.m. patrols received four reports of a possible DUI motorist in the area of East Holland Road and Bridgetown Pike. While checking the area for the vehicle registration information was received by the officers. In checking the registered owner's home in Holland the vehicle was located. Contact was made with the operator, Michael Roth, 44, of Holland, at the residence. Roth displayed signs of being under the influence and was unable to complete a series of field sobriety tests. He was taken into custody on suspicion of having been driving while under the influence and transported to the Saint Mary Medical Center where samples of his blood were obtained for analysis. Charges relating to DUI are pending the lab report.

Tuesday, April 17: Criminal Mischief at 400 East Holland Road – Holland Middle School

School security reported unknown actor(s) broke three outdoor lights near the gym sometime in the past two weeks. No value was given for the fixtures.

If you have any information regarding these incidents, please contact the Northampton Township Police Department at (215) 322-6111.