Public Drunkenness Arrest

On May 22, 2026 just before 2:00 AM, officers responded to the 1400 block of Stafford Street for a report of an unknown male banging on the front door of a home. Officers arrived on scene and checked the area. Shortly after, they located a 22-year-old male from Narberth, Pa in Dodson Park matching the description of the male. The male advised that he had been drinking on the south side of Bethlehem earlier and got lost. The male was intoxicated and was cited for public drunkenness and provided a ride to the home he was trying to get to.

Disturbances

On May 16, 2026 at the Commix Hotel, between several patrons in the parking lot.

On May 19, 2026 three different times between family members in a home in the 1800 block of East Emmaus Avenue.

On May 19, 2026 between students at Salisbury High School. One student was charged with disorderly conduct.

On May 20, 2026 at Taco Bell, located at 3380 Lehigh Street.

On May 22, 2026 at Daisy Hill, located at 1848 East Susquehanna Street.

On May 22, 2026 at a home in the 600 block of Crestline Avenue, between a mother and daughter.

Hit and Run Crash

On May 17, 2026 in the 1800 block of East Emmaus Avenue, involving two motor vehicles. This case is currently under investigation.

Unwanted Person

On May 16, 2026 in an apartment in the 1700 block of South Albert Street.

On May 18, 2026 at a home in the 1200 block of Fairfax Street.

Illegal Dumping

On May 19, 2026 at a power substation in the 700 block of East Emmaus Avenue, a large pile of used tires was found to have been dumped.

Hazardous Conditions

On May 20, 2026 multiple reports were received of trees down in various areas of the township due to the storm. No injuries were reported.

Mutual Aid

On May 16, 2026 officers were requested for mutual aid assistance in the 600 block of Diehl Avenue in Fountain Hill for a disturbance. Officers assisted as needed.

On May 23, 2026 officers were requested for mutual aid assistance in the area of North Hoffert Street and Russell Avenue in Fountain Hill for a disturbance. Officers assisted as needed.

On May 23, 2026 at Wawa, located at 1429 Broadway in Fountain Hill, after Bethlehem City PD requested assistance with a vehicle that had been involved in multiple hit and run crashes and was located at Wawa. Officers assisted as needed.

School Bus Violations

Between May 15 and May 24, 2026, four school bus video violations were approved, bringing the school year’s total to 232 approved violations.

End of Press Release BL17