Road Rage, Email Fraud: Northampton Police Reports

NORTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA — A scary road rage incident and a local man getting victimized by an email scam highlighted the incidents handled by Northampton Township Police officers over the past few days.

Here's a look at the most recent police blotter, as shared by Northampton Township Police.

Aug. 7

• Traffic Accident Patrol responded to the area of Newtown Richboro Road for a report of a two-vehicle traffic accident. Unit #1 accidentally rear ended Unit #2.
• Road Rage Incident Patrol responded to a report of a road rage incident. Complainant reports his vehicle was followed by an unknown subject after a road rage issue. Upon our arrival, the vehicle left the area. Patrol checked the area with negative contact.
• Suspicious Vehicle Patrol responded to the area of Woodenbridge Road for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Upon arrival, patrol made contact with the vehicle owner who resided in the area.
• Landlord/Tenant Complainant reports that her tenant has not paid rent for several months. She was advised the issue was civil and that she would need to start the eviction paperwork at district court.
• Well Being Check Patrol responded for a report of a young child walking on the roadway. Patrol was able to locate the child’s parents who were a short distance away.
• Disabled Vehicle Patrol responded to Hatboro Road for a report of a disabled vehicle. Upon arrival, patrol spoke with vehicle owner who stated she had a private tow on the way.
• Disabled Vehicle Patrol responded to Providence Drive for a report of a disabled vehicle. Upon arrival, patrol spoke with vehicle owner who stated he had a flat tire. Patrol was about to assist with changing the flat tire, but the spare tire was also flat. Vehicle owner advised he would contact a private tow to take his vehicle.
• Traffic Accident Patrol responded to the area of Upper Holland Road for a report of a hit and run. Complainant reports he was traveling westbound on Upper Holland Road when the operator of Unit #1 swerved into their lane and struck their vehicle. Unit #1 was described as a dark SUV.

Aug. 8

• Road Hazard Patrol responded to the area of Elm Avenue for a report of a tree down blocking the roadway. Patrol contacted DPW who were able to remove the tree.
• Lost Property Complainant reports she dropped her keys in the sewer grate at the civic center. Patrol responded and assisted the complainant with retrieving her keys.
• Suspicious Incident Complainant reports a male subject drinking alcohol in the business and would like them removed. The male subject left the store prior to our arrival. Patrol checked the surrounding area with negative contact.
• Traffic Accident Patrol responded to Newtown Richboro Road at Chestnut Drive for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Unit #1 rear ended Unit #2, which was stopped preparing to turn left onto Chestnut Drive. There were no reported injuries.
• Juvenile Problem Patrol responded to a business for a report of juveniles loitering and leaving trash in the parking lot. Patrol spoke with the juveniles who agreed to pick up their trash and leave the area.

Aug. 9

• Fight Patrol responded for a report of a fight between two males. Upon arrival, both subjects were separated and agreed to go their separate ways.
• Drugs Patrol conducted a traffic stop in the area of Hatboro Road and West Bristol Road. After further investigation, the vehicle operator and vehicle passenger were taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia.
• Fraud Complainant reports that he received an email from what he thought was his friend’s email. The email requested the complainant purchase two $200 eBay gift cards and send a snapshot of the PIN in a return email. After purchasing the gift cards and sending the PIN via email, the complainant called his friend to confirm he got them. The friend informed the complainant that he never requested he buy gift cards. After further investigation, it appeared the email was created by an unknown subject to look like the complainant’s friend, but was determined to be fraudulent.
• Pedestrian Stop Patrol observed two subjects sitting on a bench in the Northampton Township park after hours. Patrol informed both subjects the park was closed. Both subjects left the area.

During this tour, patrol responded to 11 alarms, nine abandoned 911 calls, 14 medical calls, 10 bookings and one domestic incident.