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SEEKING QUALIFIED APPLICANTS!!
The Lower Saucon Township Police Department is currently accepting applications to create an eligibility list for the position of both Full-time and Part-time Police Officer. All candidates must successfully complete a written examination, physical assessment test and extensive background check.

The following are minimum requirements;
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ONLINE "NON-EMERGENCY" INCIDENT REPORTING AVAILABLE
With the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)across the globe, The Lower Saucon Township Police and CRIMEWATCH has seen the need to better protect our first responders from catching or spreading the virus. We believe that CRIMEWATCH can help you reduce unnecessary physical contact for non-emergency incidents.

As such, CRIMEWATCH has developed an Online Reporting System for the Lower Saucon Township Police Department, FREE of charge.
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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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BUSINESS & RESIDENCE SURVEILLANCE CAMERA REGISTRY
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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November 30, 2021

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO GET THOSE APPLICATIONS IN!!

The Lower Saucon Township Police Department is currently accepting applications to create an eligibility list for the position of both Full-time and Part-time Police Officer. All candidates must successfully complete a written examination, physical assessment test and extensive background check...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

November 29, 2021

TOYS FOR TOTS - HELP US FILL THE BOXES!

Please help us help all those children in need this holiday season by dropping off a new unwrapped toy in one of our TOYS for TOTS drop off boxes. The boxes are located in our Police Department or Administrative Office Foyer.

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

November 16, 2021

FOUND PHONE

On Monday November 15, 2021 a cell phone was found lying along Hickory Hill Rd in the area of Pleasant Drive. If you lost your phone and can identify please contact the police department in reference Incident#20211115M1230.

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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

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

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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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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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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Charges:

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

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

October 15, 2019

Hancharik , Paul J Jr. - (1) count Cruelty to Animal (M-2) and 1 additional charge

Lower Saucon Police currently has an arrest warrant for Paul Hancharik Jr. Police answered a stray dog call in the 3800blk of Beeline Drive in August. Through investigation and assistance from Pennridge Regional Police the Lower Saucon Police Department filed charges at District Court 03-2-04.

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Charges:

(1) count Cruelty to Animal (M-2), (1) count Neglect of an Animal (M3)

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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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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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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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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Incident Type:

Assault - Other

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

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Current

August 24, 2021

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF to Vehicle

Police were dispatched to the 3600blk of McCloskey Avenue for a report of Criminal Mischief to a vehicle. On arrival the victim reported to police she parked her vehicle at 7:00pm Friday August 20, 2021 and at 11:00am on Saturday August 20, 2021 she discovered the driver side mirror was broke,...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

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Current

May 21, 2021

TERORISTIC THREATS at GIANT Food Store

On Friday May 14, 2021 at approx. 1918hrs police were dispatched to the Giant Food Store 1880 Leithsville Rd for a threat report. On arrival police learned that a male came to customer service counter and attempted to purchase three $500.00 gift cards with another gift card. The customer service...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

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Current

May 20, 2021

Theft of Catalytic Converter

On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at approx. 0700 hrs, the pictured Honda Accord pulled into the parking lot of Jim Solomon Auto Sales at 3646 Rt. 378 Bethlehem. The pictured male wearing a red hoodie exited the vehicle and cut the catalytic converter off of a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee parked on the lot...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

Case Status:

Current

November 30, 2021

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO GET THOSE APPLICATIONS IN!!

The Lower Saucon Township Police Department is currently accepting applications to create an eligibility list for the position of both Full-time and Part-time Police Officer. All candidates must successfully complete a written examination, physical assessment test and extensive background check...

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

November 29, 2021

TOYS FOR TOTS - HELP US FILL THE BOXES!

Please help us help all those children in need this holiday season by dropping off a new unwrapped toy in one of our TOYS for TOTS drop off boxes. The boxes are located in our Police Department or Administrative Office Foyer.

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

November 16, 2021

FOUND PHONE

On Monday November 15, 2021 a cell phone was found lying along Hickory Hill Rd in the area of Pleasant Drive. If you lost your phone and can identify please contact the police department in reference Incident#20211115M1230.

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Lower Saucon Township Police Department

October 28, 2021

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS from the Lower Saucon Police

TRICK or TREAT is Sunday evening from 6:00pm - 8:00pm in Lower Saucon and here are HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS from the Lower Saucon Township Police Department Avoid trick or treating alone. Walk in groups or with an adult . Fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags to help drivers see you. Wear...

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October 27, 2021

SEEKING QUALIFIED APPLICANTS!!

The Lower Saucon Township Police Department is currently accepting applications to create an eligibility list for the position of both Full-time and Part-time Police Officer. All candidates must successfully complete a written examination, physical assessment test and extensive background check...

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