Northampton Township Police Blotter: Aug. 31–Sept. 6, 2026
Weekly roundup of Northampton Township police activity including a fleeing dirt bike, a water main break, two DUI arrests, and a recovered stolen vehicle.
Officers encountered a dirt bike that fled when stopped but was later located and the operator identified; a water main break at Bustleton Pike and Willow Drive closed the roadway until repairs were made; and a stranded kayaker was assisted and brought to safety with fire department help. Two drivers were arrested on suspicion of DUI (stops at Elm Avenue & Wren Drive and at 2nd Street Pike & Daisy Lane), and a reported vehicle theft in the Holland section was recovered and assigned to detectives. During the tour, patrols also handled 6 alarm calls, 14 abandoned 911 calls, 33 medical emergencies, 12 bookings, 6 domestic disputes, 3 civil disputes, 94 traffic monitoring details, and 20 crime prevention details.