Police Blotter: July 26-Aug. 3

Friday, July 29: Criminal Mischief at 100 block of Heather Road

The complainant reported finding that the fire hydrant in front of her home had been struck and knocked over sometime over night by an unknown vehicle. 

Saturday, July 30: Criminal Mischief at 3400 block of Stafford Place

The complainant reported that sometime between 9:00 p.m. July 29 and 6:30 p.m. July 30, a tire on his vehicle that was parked in the driveway had been slashed by an unknown actor.  Damage was estimated at $125.

Sunday, July 31: Criminal Mischief at 2500 block of Old Bristol Road

The property owner reported their mailbox had been struck and knocked off by an unknown object sometime overnight. Damage was estimated at $35.

Monday, August 1: Criminal Mischief at 200 block of Sycamore Circle

The victim reported that sometime between July 15 and 30, her vehicle had been keyed on its passenger side. The value of the damage was not known at the time of the report.

Tuesday, August 2: DUI on West Village Road

At 10:20 a.m. a motorist reported seeing a vehicle being driven erratically while northbound on Buck Road from the area of East Heron Road. The vehicle was reportedly crossing the center line and traveling at erratic speeds. The caller last saw the vehicle making a left turn and striking a curb on west bound West Village Road. Patrols located the vehicle on West Village Road and were able to stop it by Westwood Place.  The driver was identified as Michael Hodgson, 29, of Conshohocken. His demeanor and inability to successfully complete a series of field dexterity test led to his 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 and urine were obtained for analysis. Charges relating to DUI are pending the lab report.

Wednesday, August 3: Criminal Mischief on Matthew Circle

At 4:37 a.m. the property owner reported someone had just thrown a brick through his front window, he did not see any vehicles or actors in the area. No value was given for the damage.

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

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