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NO SHAVE NOVEMBER - Help us help others fighting the battle!
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Lower Saucon Police Department - No-Shave November 2019

The officers of the Lower Saucon Township Police Department will once again put their razors away for the month of November to participate in “No Shave November”. Typically officers must be clean shaven on a daily basis due to department policy.
Lower Saucon Police Department FOOD DRIVE
PLEASE HELP US HELP OTHERS IN NEED

LOWER SAUCON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOOD DRIVE

Drop boxes are located at:

Lower Saucon Police Department and Lower Saucon Township Municipal Building

3700 Old Philadelphia Pike Bethlehem, PA 18015

Food can be dropped off during the hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

All donations will be given to:

New Jerusalem Evangelical Lutheran Church
PAY ATTENTION - STOP FOR SCHOOL BUSES w/ FLASHING LIGHTS!
STOPPING FOR SCHOOL BUSES

When you encounter a stopped school bus with red signal lights flashing and the stop arm extended, you must stop at least 10 feet away from the bus at the following locations:
FIREWORKS ORDINANCE - Although the law has changed - PLEASE RESPECT YOUR NEIGHBORS & PETS
ALTHOUGH THE FIREWORKS LAWS HAVE RECENTLY BEEN AMENDED WE URGE EVERYONE TO BE SAFE AND REPECT YOUR NEIGHBORS and THEIR PETS.

BELOW IS THE LOWER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE IN REFERENCE TO FIREWORKS.

FIREWORKS ORDINANCE

LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
ORDINANCE NO. 2019-02
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.
LOWER SAUCON POLICE To Participate in "PAIR" Program
WE ARE PROUD TO PARTNER WITH THE BETHLEHEM HEALTH BUREAU AND SEVERAL OTHER NORTHAMPTON COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTS IN PROVIDING THIS PROGRAM &n
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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October 22, 2019

DRUG TAKE BACK DAY - Saturday October 26th 10am - 2pm

Lower Saucon Police Department will be participating in National Drug Take Back Day this Saturday October 26th from 10:00am - 2:00pm. Please feel free to stop by the lobby of Lower Saucon Police Headquarters at 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike Bethlehem, Pa 18015. Please NO Thermometers, inhalers,...

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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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Charges:

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

October 14, 2019

VEHICLE BREAK - INS

On Sunday October 13th at 4:35pm police responded to Polk Valley Park for 2 vehicles that had been broken into during the afternoon hours. Both vehicles had a window broken by an unknown object and the actor(s) reached in a removed a purse from each of the vehicle. The vehicles entered were parked...

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October 14, 2019

Teen Driver Safety Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2019 Lower Saucon Township Police Department, Safety Partners to Participate in 2019 Teen Seat Belt Enforcement As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs from October 14 through October 26, the Lower Saucon Township Police Department, Pennsylvania...

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October 11, 2019

Lower Saucon Police Department FOOD DRIVE

PLEASE HELP US HELP OTHERS IN NEED LOWER SAUCON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOOD DRIVE Drop boxes are located at: Lower Saucon Police Department and Lower Saucon Township Municipal Building 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike Bethlehem, PA 18015 Food can be dropped off during the hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm All...

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September 20, 2019

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

On August 6, 2019 police were dispatched to the 3800blk of Beeline Drive for a report of a stray dog in the roadway. When police arrived the dog, a bulldog was located and appeared to be ill. Police took custody of the dog which was micro-chipped and it was taken to a local veterinary hospital for...

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Charges:

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

September 19, 2019

Shoemaker, Ralph Lee - (1) Count Aggravated Assault on Police Officer and 6 additional charges

Police were dispatched to a domestic in the 1400blk of Willowbrook Drive. When police arrived the involved parties were not on scene. It was then learned that they were in a parking lot in the 2400blk of Black River Rd. Police went to this location and located the individuals that were involved...

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Charges:

(1) Count Aggravated Assault on Police Officer, (1) count Disarming a Law Enforcement Officer (F3), (1) Count Firearms Not To Be Carried Without a License (F3), (1) count Possession of Firearm Prohibited (F2), (3) counts Simple Assault (M2), (1) count Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), (1) count Harassment (S)

September 6, 2019

Ferriera, Pedro M - (1) count Driving Under the Influence of Controlled Substance and 1 additional charge

Police stopped a vehicle for driving suspiciously and failing to use a turn signal at Lower Saucon Rd and Wassergass Rd. The driver was identified as Pedro Ferriera and failed he failed field-coordination exercises and was transported to the Northampton County DUI Center for further processing. Mr...

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Charges:

(1) count Driving Under the Influence of Controlled Substance, (2) Traffic offenses

September 6, 2019

Noble, Jennifer Lee - (1) count Driving Under Influence of Controlled Substance and 1 additional charge

Police investigated a single vehicle crash in the 2500blk of Applebutter Road on July 28, 2019. Upon police arrival a vehicle was on its side and the driver, Jennifer Lee Noble was injured and transported to St. Lukes Hospital. Police obtained the results of a blood test and Ms. Noble was found to...

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Charges:

(1) count Driving Under Influence of Controlled Substance, (2) trafffic offenses

August 30, 2019

Kemmerer, Carl Frederick - (1 count) Driving Under the Influence (M) and 3 additional charges

Police were assisting the Bethlehem Police Department in making contact with a Carl Kemmerer. While enroute to his address police observed Carl Kemmerer operating a vehicle and pass them in the opposite direction at Beeline Drive & Apple Street. Police were aware that Mr. Kemmerer had a DUI...

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Charges:

(1 count) Driving Under the Influence (M), (1) count Fleeing and Eluding (F-3), (1) count Obstruction of Justice (M2), (1) count Hindering Apprehension or Prosecution

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January 18, 2019

Devalerio , Christopher Sr. - (1 count) Retail Theft (M-1) and 1 additional charge

UPDATE - Christopher Devalerio was apprehended by Pennsylvania State Police - Trevose Lower Saucon Police obtained an arrest warrant for Mr. Devalerio after receiving information from Wilson Borough Police that they stopped a vehicle operated by Devalerio and there appeared to be stolen property in...

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Charges:

(1 count) Retail Theft (M-1), (1 count) Receiveing Stolen Property (M-1)

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August 15, 2018

Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Arrests

Police stopped a vehicle for driving in excess of the posted speed limit on Redington Rd. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Austin Tyler Peters and his driving privileges were found to be suspended. Mr. Peters was also found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana, drug...

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June 26, 2019

Distraction Burglary - Water Department Ruse

On Tuesday, June 25, 2019 @ 1600hrs officers responded to the 1800 Block Waldheim Rd. for a theft report. Victim advised that a male came to the door and advised the victim there was an issue with the water supply down the road and needed to check the water. Victim denied him access and the male...

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June 19, 2019

DAYTIME BURGLARY

Police are currently investigating a daytime burglary that occurred today June 19, 2019 between the hours of 7:00am - 3:00pm in the 2000 blk of Leithsville Rd. Unknown actor(s) entered the residence through a rear bedroom window. Once inside the home the actor(s) ransacked the closets, bedrooms and...

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June 19, 2019

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF

Police are investigating criminal mischief to a home under construction in the 2500blk of Kings Mill Rd that occurred between Friday June 14th - Monday June 17th. The unknown actor(s) damaged a front door with construction adhesive, damaged the spray insulation throughout the home, and damaged the...

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April 5, 2019

BICYCLE THEFT

Unknown actor(s) stole a black Mongoose bicycle w/ silver pedals and red/white Mongoose stickers from a shed in the 2100 block of Schwab Avenue during the overnight hour of Sunday March 31st and Monday April 1st. Anyone with information is asked to submit a tip on our Crimewatch tip line or phone...

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Current

March 20, 2019

BURGLARY

Unknown actor(s) sometime during the overnight hours of March 19th - March 20th entered an unlocked garage and also an unlocked vehicle and removed a set of keys from a truck. Anyone with information is asked to submit an anonymous tip through our Crimewatch tip line or phone the police department...

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October 14, 2019

Teen Driver Safety Week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 14, 2019 Lower Saucon Township Police Department, Safety Partners to Participate in 2019 Teen Seat Belt Enforcement As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs from October 14 through October 26, the Lower Saucon Township Police Department, Pennsylvania...

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October 11, 2019

Lower Saucon Police Department FOOD DRIVE

PLEASE HELP US HELP OTHERS IN NEED LOWER SAUCON POLICE DEPARTMENT FOOD DRIVE Drop boxes are located at: Lower Saucon Police Department and Lower Saucon Township Municipal Building 3700 Old Philadelphia Pike Bethlehem, PA 18015 Food can be dropped off during the hours of 8:30 am – 4:30 pm All...

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October 10, 2019

THANK YOU Cub Pack#349!

We would like to thank Cub Pack#349 for dropping of several bags of popcorn at Police Headquarters.

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September 16, 2019

National Child Passenger Safety Week September 15th - 21st

Lower Saucon Township to Participate in the 2019 Child Passenger Safety Enforcement Mobilization Lower Saucon Township – As part of National Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs from September 16 through September 21, the Lower Saucon Township Police Department, Buckle Up PA, and the PA Traffic...

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September 13, 2019

Saucon Valley High School Business Law Class Presentation

Today K9 Officer Steve Kunigus spoke to Mr. Shirk's Business Law students at Saucon Valley High School. During his presentation Officer Kunigus discussed citizens' rights, laws, and gave students scenarios and examples of situations that he has encountered during his time as a police officer.

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