Monday, May 13, 2013
Chief M. Barry Pilla, Jr. says he will step down as of July 1.
Northampton Township Police Chief M. Barry Pilla, Jr. will step down as of July 1 according to a written statement he issued Monday. Pilla said Lieutenant Mike Clark, as second in command, will assume command of the Police Department on June 30. "It has been my sincere privilege to serve the majority of my chosen profession of 40 plus years with the Northampton Township Police Department in the service of our great community," Pilla said. "I truly don't have the words to state how proud I am for what [the township's law enforcement professionals] have accomplished and do every single day to protect us...My pride in being a very small part of the success of our Police Department and a member of the finest profession is something that will…
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Sunday, May 5, 2013
A 46-year-old Ivyland man was later located at his residence, where he admitted being at fault in the crash, police said.
An Ivyland man who got into an accident Tuesday was driving under the influence and left the scene before officers arrived, Northampton Township Police said. According to police, officers received a report at about 5:30 p.m. of a two-car accident on 2nd Street Pike at Newtown Richboro Road. When they got there, only one of the drivers was there. The other had left after providing their information, police said. The driver who remained said he was stopped in a line of traffic going north on 2nd Street Pike when a large truck came from behind and got in the left turning lane. As the truck passed, it hit his driver’s side mirror, the man told police. Police went to the house of the driver who had left. He was located at his Ivyland residence…
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
A 13-year-old girl said she was walking on Buck Road Monday when a white man said 'pretty girl come here,' according to Northampton Township police.
A man in a black SUV attempted to lure a teenage girl Monday on Buck Road, Northampton Township Police said. A 13-year-old girl said she was walking north on Buck Road about to turn onto Woodlake Drive just before 4 p.m. when a "heavyset" white male honked the horn of the black Cadillac SUV or crossover vehicle he was driving, police said. The man waived his hand and said, “Pretty girl come here,” according to information from police. When the victim said no, the man said, in a louder tone, "I said come here." Police said the girl then ran to a friend’s home. She last saw the vehicle going north on Buck Road, according to police. "The only other description the victim could provide of the subject was that he had a wrinkly face," police …
Northampton Township Police reported the following recent incidents.
The following activity has been reported by Northampton Township Police Department: A contractor at the Poet's Walk construction site on Thursday reported that sometime between 4:30 p.m. on April 24 and 7:30 a.m. on April 25 someone stole two power saws and a table saw stand from one of the homes under construction. No value was given for the items. A Cottonwood Drive resident reported that sometime between 8 p.m. on April 24 and noon on April 25, someone vandalized his car by carved images onto the paint. A side view mirror on the vehicle was also smashed, police said. Damage was estimated to be in excess of $1,000, police said. A Doris Avenue resident reported he has an ongoing problem with an unknown person or people damaging his …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Northampton police collected 762 pounds of unwanted pills Saturday. A total of 6,710 pounds of unwanted medications were collected across Bucks County.
More than 762 pounds of unwanted medications were collected Saturday by Northampton Township police during a Drug Take Back event at Richboro Shop N Bag. The event, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, was held nationwide. In Bucks County, a total of 6,710 pounds were collected at multiple drop off sites. That's more than was collected last year. Northampton Police Chief Barry Pilla said Saturday's successful event was "another outstanding job keeping unneeded drugs out of our environment and the hands of those who should not have or need them." Pilla thanked District Attorney Dave Heckler and all those "who work diligently on this annual, very worthwhile project." He also recognized Debbie Moskovitz, Donna Fosiey and others …
Friday, April 26, 2013
Several local police departments will be collecting unwanted medicines on Saturday as part of the DEA's Drug Take Back Day.
Several local police departments are participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration's upcoming Drug Take Back Day this Saturday. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., residents can drop off unwanted prescription medications for safe disposal at various locations. Participating departments include: "The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of these medications," the DEA website states. Click here to view the full list of drop off sites.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Northampton Township police also reported a Bensalem woman was charged with DUI Saturday morning.
Northampton Township Police reported the following recent activity: A Creekside Drive resident reported Friday that sometime from March 1 to April 16, someone had entered a vacant home and stole copper piping. No value was given for the stolen items. A Council Rock High School South student reported Friday that his vehicle had been keyed while parked in the lower student lot sometime in the morning. No value was given for the damage. Around 3 a.m. Saturday, an officer on patrol observed a swerving car driving northbound on Holland Road by East Holland Road. The officer stopped the car on Holland Road by Newtown Richboro Road and the operator identified, a 28-year-old Bensalem woman, was unable to successfully complete a series of field…
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Check out the top headlines this week on Northampton Patch.
Alleged Killer Fatally Shot After Gunfire With Police Officials say Kenneth Philipp shot his ex-wife and wounded her teenage daughter in Lower Southampton and then died in Northampton less than an hour later after a gunfire exchange with police. Spring Hydrant Flushing Underway Residents in the areas being flushed may notice discoloration in the water, which should not be used for drinking, cooking and washing clothes that day. Boston Marathon Bombing Victims to be Honored at 5K Saturday Council Rock's annual 5K that benefits the March of Dimes will now also support One Fund Boston, which was established to aid victims of Monday's bombing in Boston. Education Foundation to Honor Two at Annual Award Breakfast John T. Parry, of The First …
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Officials say Kenneth Philipp shot his ex-wife and wounded her teenage daughter in Lower Southampton and then died in Northampton less than an hour later after a gunfire exchange with police.
A man with a history of violent encounters allegedly shot and killed his ex-wife and wounded her teenage daughter in Feasterville and less than an hour later died in Northampton after a gunfire exchange with police, officials said. Police say Kenneth Philipp, of Richboro, shot his ex-wife in a parking lot off Bustleton Pike and fled through Northampton. Action News, reported the shooting occurred around 5:30 p.m. as the woman and her daughter were picking up a dress from a nearby store. Philipp was then stopped by police at Buck and East Holland roads, where he engaged in gunfire with officers, according to published reports. An officer was shot, but saved by his bullet-proof vest, according to Phillyburbs.com. It was not immediately …
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Plus, a Durham Place resident reported that someone cut a security camera cable on the front of his home.
Northampton Township Police reported the following recent incidents: A Durham Place resident reported that sometime between 2 and 5 p.m. on Thursday someone cut a security camera cable on the front of his home. The value of the damage was not known at the time of the report, police said. A South Timber Drive resident reported that some time between 8 p.m. on Saturday and 7 a.m. on Sunday someone entered her unlocked car that was parked in the driveway and removed a GPS navigation device valued at approximately $25. A Pebble Drive resident reported that sometime between 9 p.m. on Saturday and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, someone had written on the windows of her vehicle with soap or chalk. There was no permanent damage, police said. A Pebble …
Frank
3:41 pm on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
I wish Chief Pilla continued success in life as he passes on to retirement. It sounds like he had some good ideas and managed a good department. 40 years though is a long time. Any time I've ever had dealings with his officers they always are professional. I'm familiar with some other departments in the area in Montgomery & Bucks that have hired outside chiefs and seem to be happy. I don't know … more ›