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Police Blotter — July 20–26, 2026

Weekly police summary covering an e‑bike stop, a truck striking a traffic signal, a jury‑duty scam call, vehicle vandalism, and a cited retail theft in Northampton Township.

Published Aug 10, 2026, 8:55 AM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

Northampton Township Police reported incidents from July 20–26, 2026, including a juvenile stopped while operating an e‑bike on 2nd Street Pike and a large truck that struck a traffic signal and wires on Newtown‑Richboro Road, closing the roadway until utilities made repairs. A resident reported a phone scam claiming an active warrant for missed jury duty; another call detailed multiple vehicles damaged on Bustleton Pike by occupants throwing objects. Patrol also identified and cited a suspect in a retail theft in Richboro and handled 19 alarm calls, 19 abandoned 911 calls, 43 medical emergencies, six bookings, five domestic disputes, 11 civil disputes, 59 traffic monitoring details, and 11 crime prevention details.