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IMPORTANT INFORMATION From LOWER SAUCON POLICE - The "FELONY LANE GANG"
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

The “FELONY LANE GANG”
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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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Police Department Modifies Operations Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Lower Saucon Township Police Department Modifies Operations in Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Police Department Lobby Restrictions due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
In an effort to reduce the risk of exposure due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) the Lower Saucon Township Police Department front lobby and service window will be temporarily closed.

The public is asked to contact the following numbers for assistance;

911 for ALL Emergencies

Non-Emergencies - 610-759-2200

Police Administrative Matters (business hours 830am - 430pm) and follow prompts
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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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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
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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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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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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, 2020

2020 NATIONAL POLICE CANINE CERTIFICATION

2020 National Police Canine Certification During the week of July 13, 2020 our K9 Team - Officer Steve Kunigus and K9 “ATOS” were recertified by the National Police Canine Association. The K9 Team completed their yearly certification in narcotics detection and patrol.

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July 28, 2020

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WARNING on Unsolicited/Mislabeled Seeds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 28, 2020 Agriculture Department Warns Consumers to Report Unsolicited, Mislabeled Seeds Received by Mail Harrisburg, PA – Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding today warned consumers to properly discard and report unordered and mislabeled seeds shipped from overseas...

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July 24, 2020

Davis, Amanda Dawn - (1) Count Burglary (F2) and 3 additional charges

Police were dispatched for an unwanted person who entered a home in the 1800blk of Mansfield Street. While on scene police learned that Amanda Dawn Davis had entered the home and caused damage while the owner was out for a walk. The owner stated the female left her vehicle and walked away. Police...

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Charges:

(1) Count Burglary (F2), (1) Count Harassment by Communication (M3), (1) count Criminal Mischief (S), (1) count Criminal Trespass

July 24, 2020

Vegas, Eric Scott - (1) count Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance (M2)

Police investigated a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Colesville Road and Rte#378. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Eric Scott Vegas and he was transported to St. Lukes Hospital. Mr. Vegas was found to be under the influence of a controlled substance.

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Charges:

(1) count Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Controlled Substance (M2)

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April 23, 2020

Czaplinski, Destini Lee - (1) count Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2) and 2 additional charges

On October 2, 2019 at 1553hrs officers responded to the 2400blk of Black River Rd to check the welfare of a female who was reported to be lying on the floor and had not moved all day. When police arrived at the address they found a female that was in a bedroom and she was unable to move or stand on...

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Charges:

(1) count Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2), (1) Count Possession of Controlled Substance (M), (1) count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

April 21, 2020

Hitcho , Andrew III - (1) count Terroristic Threats (M1) and 1 additional charge

On Monday April 20th at approx.1420hrs police were dispatched for a disturbance involving a person being threatened with a bat. When police arrived they learned that a male identified as Andrew Hitcho III, age 32 had threatened to hit the victim in the head with a pick handle. Through investigation...

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Charges:

(1) count Terroristic Threats (M1), (1) count Harrassment (M3)

February 21, 2020

Nidlund-Eck, Shayne Joseph - (1) count Driving Under Influence of Alcohol/Controlled Sustance (M) and 2 additional charges

Police investigated a single vehicle crash with no injuries that occurred in the 2600blk of Wassergass Rd at 1944hrs on January 15, 2020. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Shayne Joseph Nidlund-Eck admitted to police that he drank two beers and smoked marijuana earlier. Police also found...

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Charges:

(1) count Driving Under Influence of Alcohol/Controlled Sustance (M), (1) count of Possession of Marijuana (M); (1) count Possession Drug Paraphernalia (M), and 1 traffic violation (S)

January 24, 2020

Carias Cruz, Rudy Anadiel - (1) count Driving Under Influence of Alcohol (General Impairement) and 1 additional charge

On Sunday January 19, 2020 at 2020hrs police were dispatched to a 3-vehicle crash in the 1300blk of Seidersville Rd. Police came in contact with one of the drivers identified as Rudy Anadiel Carias Cruz. Mr. Cruz failed field-coordination exercises and was taken into custody and then transported to...

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Charges:

(1) count Driving Under Influence of Alcohol (General Impairement), (1) Count Driver Required to be Licensed

January 22, 2020

Venable , David Hays Jr. - (1) count Fleeing & Eluding Police (F3) and 2 additional charges

Police were dispatched for suspicious activity involving a black motorcycle in the 1800blkof Leithsville Rd. Prior to police arriving the motorcycle left the area. Police located a motorcycle and rider wearing a silver helmet matching the description in the 1800blk of Friedensville Rd and the...

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Charges:

(1) count Fleeing & Eluding Police (F3), (1) count Driving Under Suspension - DUI related, and (6) Traffic Offenses

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January 25, 2019

Bond, Randy P - (1) count Access Device Fraud (F3) and 2 additional charges

Police investigated an incident in which a victim reported several unauthorized transactions with a debit card. During the course of the investigation police learned that Randy Bond made several unauthorized withdrawals totaling $840.00 from a Bank of America branch. Police currently hold an arrest...

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Charges:

(1) count Access Device Fraud (F3), (1) Count Theft By Unlawful Taking (M1), (1) count Recieving Stolen Property (M1)

January 25, 2019

Sysak, Jeffery Paul - (1) count Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance and 3 additional charges

Police stopped a motorcycle operated by Mr. Sysak for not displaying an inspection sticker. Upon speaking with Mr. Sysak it was learned that he did not have a valid operators license and there was an outstanding warrant from Lehigh County Probation. At this time Mr. Sysak fled on foot and after a...

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Charges:

(1) count Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, (1) count Resisting Arrest, (1) count Obstructing Administration of Law, (4) traffic summaries

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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April 27, 2020

BURGLARY - THEFT of 2 ATV'S

Unknown actor(s) entered a pole barn in the 4200blk of Lower Saucon Road sometime between Sunday April 19th and 1030hrs on Thursday April 23rd and stole two Honda ATV valued at approx. $4500.00 each. One ATV was red and the other ATV was green in color. ( SEE ATTACHED PICTURE ). The actor(s) also...

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Current

April 20, 2020

CHARGE FILED IN RETAIL THEFT CASE at GIANT

UPDATED INFORMATION 4-27-2020: Police have identified the male wearing the black vest as Patrick Thomas Vezzetti, age 28 from Perkasie, Pa. Mr. Vezzetti is being charged with summary Retail Theft . We are still trying to identify the other male who assisted Mr. Vezzetti commit this Retail Theft...

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April 16, 2020

ILLEGALLY DUMP and you will get CHARGED!

On Wednesday April 15, 2020 at 1500hrs police on patrol came across a pickup truck stopped in the roadway in the 2200blk of Riverside Drive. Police observed a male throwing items over the guard rail down an embankment. When the male observed the patrol unit he quickly jumped in the driver seat...

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Case Status:

Closed

April 7, 2020

SCATTERING RUBBISH

On Sunday April 5, 2020 at 1503hrs police responded to a dumping complaint on East Redington Road. When officers arrived they located a U-Haul truck that was stuck on the side of East Redington Rd. just east of Redington Rd. Upon further investigation police located chunks of concrete dumped along...

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Case Status:

Closed

March 19, 2020

MULTIPLE VEHICLE BREAK-INS at POLK VALLEY PARK

Lower Saucon Police are currently investigating thefts from three locked vehicles which occurred during the mid-afternoon hours on Wednesday March 18, 2020 at the Polk Valley Park. All three vehicles were parked in the stone lot across from the dog park entrance. The unknown actor(s) broke a window...

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June 29, 2020

FOUND APPLE IPADS

If you are missing 2 Apple IPADS please contact our department (610-317-6110) with identifying characteristics to claim them. The found IPADS were left in a cart at the GIANT Food Store located at 1880 Leithsville Rd. Reference Inc#20200628M5017

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June 25, 2020

Nice "THANK YOU" From a Resident

While on patrol today, a resident handed one of our officers envelope with this nice "Thank You" inside.

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June 5, 2020

BUCKLE UP!! SEATBELT ENFORCEMENT DETAILS

Lower Saucon Township Police Department to Participate In National Seat Belt Enforcement The Lower Saucon Township Police Department today announced that they will partner to participate in a statewide “Click It or Ticket” Seat Belt Enforcement initiative from June 6 through June 14, 2020. The goal...

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June 4, 2020

TRAFFIC ALERT

TRAFFIC ALERT Beginning today Thursday June 4, 2020 the bridge on Old Philadelphia Pike between Black River Road & Walter Street has been changed to a single lane. Stop signs have been posted on each side of the bridge. We know this may inconvenience some motorists however it is necessary to...

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June 1, 2020

COYOTE SIGHTINGS

Two reports of Coyote Sightings In Lower Saucon Today June 1, 2020 One in the Meadow Ridge Court area and another in the area of Black River Rd & Dartford Road. Below is some information on the Eastern Coyote from the Pa Game Commission PDF The eastern coyote has stirred as much interest and...

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