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UNUSED MEDICATION - TAKE BACK BOX - AVAILABLE 24hrs a day
Residents who have expired or unused over-the-counter and prescription medications are able to discard those medications in a MedReturn drug collection unit, which is located in the front lobby of the Lower Saucon Police Department at 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem.
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Welcome to Lower Saucon Township Police Department
Welcome to Lower Saucon Township Police Department’s web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site responsibly. Working in partnership with the community we can keep everyone informed of current events, proactively prevent crime, support victim recovery and hold offenders accountable.

Thomas Barndt, Chief of Police

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PLEASE LOCK YOUR VEHICLES!!
PLEASE REMEMBER TO ALWAYS REMOVE VALUABLES and LOCK YOUR VEHICLES. Always Report Suspicious Activity

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In an effort to better collaborate with the community, the Lower SauconTownship Police Department is asking all businesses and residents with surveillance camera systems to register with the police department. Access to video following a crime can be the difference in solving the crime or not. To register your camera with the police department, please click
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January 14, 2022

STOLEN VEHICLE

On January 10, 2022, a 1997 Red Toyota Celica bearing Pa Reg#JKG6064 was reported stolen from the parking lot of Feasta Pizza in the 1800blk of Leithsville Rd. A witness reported seeing the vehicle being loaded onto a flatbed tow truck at approximately 0900hrs. Anyone with information or may have...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

January 5, 2022

Tanco III, Roberto Ryan - (1) Count Strangulation F2 and 2 additional charges

ROBERTO RYAN TANCO III has been apprehended and incarcerated in Northampton County Prison Lower Saucon Police currently hold an active arrest warrant for Roberto Ryan Tanco III of Allentown, Pa. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to submit an anonymous tip through our Crimewatch...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Strangulation F2, (1) Count Simple Assault M2, (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking M1 and 1 Traffic Offense

January 4, 2022

UPDATE Rte#378 CLOSURE

** UPDATE ** Rte#378 will remain CLOSED in both directions between Seidersville Road & Mountain Drive into the early evening due to a pole and multiple utility wires down. Utility crews are scene working to rectify the issue. Traffic is being detoured onto Mountain Drive and Seidersville Road...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

January 4, 2022

TRAFFIC ALERT RT. 378

Both the southbound and northbound lanes of RT. 378 between Seidersville RD and Mountain Drive North will be closed until approximately 1100hrs this date due to an earlier accident involving wires in the roadway.

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

December 22, 2021

Pitbull Update - RETURNED TO OWNER

The Pitbull that was found in the 3600blk of Old Philadelphia Pike has been re-united with his owner.

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

November 9, 2021

Fermin Torres, Angelica - (1) count Driving Under Influence of Alcohol (M) and 1 additional charge

Police investigated a 2 vehicle crash at the intersection of Rte#378 & Black River Rd on October 22, 2021 at 0520hrs. Angelica Fermin Torres submitted to a blood test at St. Lukes Fountain Hill. Bac .106%

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Driving Under Influence of Alcohol (M), (1) count Traffic violation

August 16, 2021

Petrucelli, Zachary Tyler - (1) count Stalking (M1) and 6 additional charges

On August 13, 2021, police took a report that the defendant, Zachary T. Petrucelli made contact with a female victim at her residence. Police learned that Mr. Petrucelli randomly contacted the victim through Social Media multiple times and was told to stop and then was blocked by the victim. Mr...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Stalking (M1), (1) Simple Assault (M2), (1) count False Imprisonment (M2), (1) count Defiant Trespass (M3), (1) count Loitering and Prowling at Night (M3), (1) count Disorderly Conduct (S), (1) Count Harassment (M3)

June 25, 2021

Birk, Daniel - 1 count Robbery (F1) and 2 additional charges

The Lower Saucon Township Police Department arrested Birk, Daniel on Thursday June 24th, 2021. ** UPDATE ** DANIEL BIRK has been APPREHENDED and is currently incarcerated in Northampton County Prison in lieu of $10,000.00 bail ** Warrant Details Warrant Type : Criminal Date Issued : Tuesday June...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Charges:

1 count Robbery (F1), 1 count Simple Assualt (M1), (1 Count Theft By Unlawful Taking (M1)

May 27, 2021

Gossett, Denelle Christine - (1) count Driving Under the Influence General Impairment (M) and 1 additional charge

Police observed a vehicle traveling on Friedensville Rd in the opposing lane of travel. Police initiated a vehicle stop and the driver was identified as Denelle C Gossett, age 38. Ms. Gossett failed several field-coordination exercises and was subsequently transported to the Northampton County DUI...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Driving Under the Influence General Impairment (M), (1) Count Driving Under the Influence - Highest Rate (M) and 2 Traffic Violations (S)

May 4, 2021

Hamlin, Aaron J - (1) count Terroristic Threats (M1) and 1 additional charge

On Tuesday April 29th, at approx. 2227hrs police were dispatched to the 2600blk of Wassergass Rd area for a report that a male just had a gun pointed at him and was threatened by another male. While responding it was reported that the suspect left the area in a red in color vehicle. Officers...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Terroristic Threats (M1), (1) count Simple Assault (M2)

January 5, 2022

Tanco III, Roberto Ryan - (1) Count Strangulation F2 and 2 additional charges

ROBERTO RYAN TANCO III has been apprehended and incarcerated in Northampton County Prison Lower Saucon Police currently hold an active arrest warrant for Roberto Ryan Tanco III of Allentown, Pa. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to submit an anonymous tip through our Crimewatch...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Strangulation F2, (1) Count Simple Assault M2, (1) count Theft by Unlawful Taking M1 and 1 Traffic Offense

September 9, 2021

Painter, Geoffrey Allen - (1 count) Access Device Fraud (F-3) 1 count Theft by Unlawful Taking (M1) and 2 additional charges

Lower Saucon Police currently hold an active arrest for Geoffrey Allen Painter. If anyone knows his whereabouts you are asked to contact the Lower Saucon Police Department at 610-759-2200 or submit a tip through our Crimewatch Tipline.

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Charges:

(1 count) Access Device Fraud (F-3) 1 count Theft by Unlawful Taking (M1), 1 count Possess Access Device Knowing counterfeit, Altered (M3)

August 21, 2020

Pingyar, Jacquelyn Lee - (1) count retail theft (F3) and 3 additional charges

Officers took a theft report from the Exxon located in the 3600blk of Rte#378 on August 2, 2020. It was reported that a male and female entered the store on July 31, 2020 at 2148hrs to redeem scratch-off lottery tickets through the lottery machine inside the store. A store employee had to open the...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count retail theft (F3), (1) count Criminal Conspiracy (F-3), (1) count Theft By Unlawful Taking or Disposition (M1), (1) count Receiving Stolen Property (M1)

August 21, 2020

Rivera, Jason Robert - (1) Count Retail Theft (F-3) and 3 additional charges

Officers took a theft report from the Exxon located in the 3600blk of Rte#378 on August 2, 2020. It was reported that a male and female entered the store on July 31, 2020 at 2148hrs to redeem scratch-off lottery tickets through the lottery machine inside the store. A store employee had to open the...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Retail Theft (F-3), (1) count Criminal Conspiracy (F-3), (1) count Theft By Unlawful Taking or Disposition (M1), (1) count Receiving Stolen Property (M1)

August 21, 2020

Haas, George Wayne - (1) Count Possession With Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine (F) and 2 additional charges

On May 21, 2020 police stopped a vehicle for failing to stop at a stop sign at Seidersville Rd & Old Philadelphia Pike. While speaking with the operator identified as George Wayne Haas it was learned his operator’s license was suspended (DUI Related). Mr. Haas was informed of the suspension and...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) Count Possession With Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine (F), (1) count Possession of a Contrled Substance (M), (1) count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) and 4 Traffic Offenses

July 28, 2021

Theft of Welder 20210728M9702

Sometime Wednesday, July 28th 2020 between the hours of 0000 and 0300 someone stole a black Thermal Arch Hefty II CC/CV, Wire Feeding Welder from a work truck located in the 2500 block of Redington Rd. Anyone having information concerning this incident are asked to call the Lower Saucon Township...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Incident Type:

Theft

July 21, 2021

Illegal Dumping Arrest

On July 9, 2021 at 2229hrs police were dispatched for a suspicious vehicle (U-Haul truck) possibly dumping in the area of Riverside Drive & Redington Road. Prior to police arrival the occupant(s) fled the area. While investigating police made contact with an UBER driving by and were able to...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

July 29, 2019

Recovered Stolen Vehicle, Motor Vehicle Theft, Theft From Motor Vehicles & Attempted Burglary

On Sunday morning at 0426 am, July 28th Lower Saucon Township Police discovered an abandoned stolen vehicle from Allentown on Meadow Ridge Ct. Officers later received calls for service for the following: Motor vehicle theft 2700 block of Deer Run Rd. Theft from vehicles located in the 2700 block of...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Incident Type:

Motor Vehicle Theft

October 1, 2018

Terroristic Threats

On September 29, 2018 at 1842hrs police were dispatched to the 4200blk of Mathews Ave at the Steel City Park for a report of a male in a vehicle that pointed a gun at another person and two loud pops were heard. Upon police arriving the suspect and vehicle had left the area. Police obtained a...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Incident Type:

All Other - Criminal

October 1, 2018

Terroristic Threats - Simple Assault

On September 28, 2018 at 1545hrs police were dispatched for a domestic disturbance in progress. Upon arriving police found a male in the yard swinging a pipe back & forth towards his father. Police gave verbal commands for the male to drop the pipe and it was then learned the male threatened to...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Incident Type:

Assault - Other

January 14, 2022

STOLEN VEHICLE

On January 10, 2022, a 1997 Red Toyota Celica bearing Pa Reg#JKG6064 was reported stolen from the parking lot of Feasta Pizza in the 1800blk of Leithsville Rd. A witness reported seeing the vehicle being loaded onto a flatbed tow truck at approximately 0900hrs. Anyone with information or may have...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

December 14, 2021

Fishing for a MAILBOX Thief!

During the overnight hours of December 11 - 12, 2021 unknown actor(s) removed a custom fish mailbox valued at $250 from a post along the 1200blk of Seidersville Rd. Anyone with information or that may have witnessed something is asked to contact police at 610-759-2200 or submit an anonymous tip...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

December 7, 2021

LICENSE PLATE THIEF - Help Us Catch Him!

On Monday December 6th at approximately 1405hrs a dark green GMC Yukon w/ tinted windows pulled into the Scenic View Apartment parking area next to the victims vehicle. A younger male described as approx. 5'7", brown bowl cut hair style and buck teeth exited the driver seat and removed the...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

November 3, 2021

Help Us Locate a BICYCLE THIEF!!

*** UPDATE - The bicycle was returned to the owner on 11-03-2021. Investigation is continuing as to who stole the bicycle. *** Lower Saucon Police are investigating the theft of a DBLOCKS Big Ripper 29” bicycle, red/black/green camo in color from the bike rack at the bus loop of the Saucon Valley...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

September 27, 2021

HELP Identify the owner of this Vehicle Involved in a THEFT!

On Friday September 24, 2021 at approx. 1:15pm the pictured silver vehicle was involved with a theft of two gasoline containers from a landscaping trailer that was parked on Skibo Road. The vehicle stopped alongside the landscaping trailer and a white male, late teens or early twenties exited the...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

January 4, 2022

UPDATE Rte#378 CLOSURE

** UPDATE ** Rte#378 will remain CLOSED in both directions between Seidersville Road & Mountain Drive into the early evening due to a pole and multiple utility wires down. Utility crews are scene working to rectify the issue. Traffic is being detoured onto Mountain Drive and Seidersville Road...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

January 4, 2022

TRAFFIC ALERT RT. 378

Both the southbound and northbound lanes of RT. 378 between Seidersville RD and Mountain Drive North will be closed until approximately 1100hrs this date due to an earlier accident involving wires in the roadway.

Source:

Lower Saucon Township Police Department

December 22, 2021

Pitbull Update - RETURNED TO OWNER

The Pitbull that was found in the 3600blk of Old Philadelphia Pike has been re-united with his owner.

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

December 20, 2021

FOUND PITBULL - Old Philadelphia Pike

This female Pitbull was located in the 3600blk of Old Philadelphia Pike this morning, 12-20-2021. The dog is not chipped. If anyone has information or knows the owner please contact the police department at 610-317-6110 or the Northampton County Non-emergency#610-759-2200.

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

December 9, 2021

TOYS For TOTS

TOYS For TOTS Donation Reminder. Our first donation box is almost full and we are hoping to fill a second one before they are picked up at the end next week. The donation box is accessible 24/7 in our Police Department foyer. Please help us help all the children in need this holiday season.

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