Police Blotter: DUI Related Crash, Criminal Mischief

released a recent crime summary for Tuesday, June 12 and Wednesday, June 13, which included an attempted commercial burglary.

Traffic Crash – DUI Related
Stoneyford Road by East Village Road

Shortly before 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a two vehicle traffic crash on Stoneyford Road by East Village Road, where one of the vehicles reportedly fled the scene. The vehicle was described as a 1990s or early 2000s model, white Ford pick-up driven by a white male. The complainant reported the pick-up struck the front of his car as he was traveling east on Stoneyford Road.  Impact stopped the complainant’s vehicle as the pick up drove onto the hood of the car. The pick up had reportedly backed off of the hood and then fled the scene. The initial responding officer observed a vehicle matching the description pull out of Thoroughbred Drive and onto Buck Road and was able to obtain a registration plate number. The unit, however, continued into the crash scene to ascertain the extent of injuries to the occupants of the vehicle that had been struck. A secondary unit did locate and stop the pick up seen by the initial officer and identified the driver as Eric Brooks, 20, of Holland.

Brooks denied having been involved in a crash, thouhg his vehicle had damage consistent with the circumstances of the crash. Officer’s observations of Brooks, and his inability to successfully complete a series of field dexterity tests, led to him being taken into custody on suspicion of having been driving while under the influence. He was transported to the Saint Mary Medical Center where samples of his blood were obtained for analysis.  He was then taken to Northampton Township Police Department Headquarters for processing before being released to a family member. 

Charges relating to DUI and Hit & Run are pending the conclusion of the crash investigation and lab reports. The driver of the struck vehicle reported a minor injury and will seek private medical treatment.

Theft
100 block of West Buttonwood Drive

On Tuesday, June 12, a complainant reported that sometime between 9 p.m. on June 11 and 5:30 a.m. on June 12, an unknown person or person entered his unlocked shed and stole a $100 set of indoor speakers. A neighbor’s shed, that had also been left unlocked, was also entered but nothing was found to be missing

Criminal Mischief
Unit block of Matthew Circle

A complainant stated on Tuesday, June 12, that sometime overnight someone ripped the side view mirror off of her vehicle that was parked in the street in front of her home. The value of the damage was not known at the time of the report.

Criminal Mischief
800 Bustleton Pike – Crossroads Plaza – Kimco Realty Corp.

On Wednesday, June 13, a representative of the Kimco Realty Corporation reported finding two pellet holes in a window of the business. The value of the damage was not known at the time of the report.

Theft
Unit block of Galloway Road

The victim reported on Wednesday, June 13, that sometime during the past two weeks his leaf blower—valued at $450—was stolen from inside his garage which is kept unlocked.

Criminal Mischief
100 block of West Lynford Road

A complainant reported that sometime between June 11 and June 13, an unknown person or persons had thrown eggs at the side of his home. A basement window was also shattered by an egg. Damage was estimated at $300.

Criminal Mischief
Unit block of Van Horn Court

A homeowner reported that at about 6 p.m. on June 1, someone damaged her front porch railing and shattered a second floor window. Damage was estimated at $1,000.