Hit and Run
On September 3, a 59‑year‑old female reported that her vehicle was damaged while parked in the lot of Giant after being struck by another vehicle that fled the scene. Officers located the offending vehicle and identified the driver as a 77‑year‑old female from Allentown. She was cited for hit and run.
Noise Complaint
On September 7 and again on September 10, officers responded to reports of loud or disruptive activity in the South Mall parking lot on three separate occasions. Officers checked the area each time but did not observe or hear anything loud or disruptive.
Exposer
On September 8, a female reported that she encountered an exposer in the area of Walking Purchase Park.
DUI Arrests
On September 5, officers arrested a 43‑year‑old male from Salisbury Township for DUI and Careless Driving in the area of East Susquehanna Street and Maumee Avenue.
On September 6, officers arrested a 23‑year‑old male from Allentown for DUI, failing to stop at a stop sign, and driving without motor vehicle insurance.
Mutual Aid
On September 1, officers took a 15‑year‑old male into custody in the 1600 block of Sterner Lane at the request of Northampton County Juvenile Probation.
On September 7, officers assisted Allentown Police at South Albert Street and East Susquehanna Street for a hit‑and‑run crash.
On September 8, officers assisted the Pennsylvania State Police on Interstate 78 with a vehicle fire.
Outdoor Fire
On September 7, officers found a resident in the 1600 block of Broadway burning a large pile of trash near their home. The fire department was requested and responded to extinguish the fire.
Wanted Person Arrested
On September 2, officers stopped a 46‑year‑old male from Whitehall Township for speeding during a targeted speed enforcement detail in the 2700 block of South Pike Avenue. Officers learned the male had an active felony arrest warrant. He was taken into custody and transported to Lehigh County Prison.
Retail Theft Arrests
On September 1, officers identified and charged a 59‑year‑old Allentown woman with two retail thefts that occurred at Giant between July and August, totaling $469.58 in stolen merchandise.
On September 5, officers identified and charged a 34‑year‑old male from Massachusetts with two retail thefts that occurred at Staples in August. He was also charged with driving a motor vehicle with a suspended license.
Scam
On September 2, a resident in the 2800 block of Black Gum Road reported being scammed out of a significant amount of money through an online interaction. This case remains under investigation.
On September 5, a resident in the 1500 block of Herbert Street reported being scammed out of a significant amount of money during a phone call. This case remains under investigation.
Found Property
On September 1, a piece of jewelry was found at Lindberg Park and turned over to police for safekeeping. Anyone who may have lost jewelry at the park is asked to contact the Salisbury Township Police Department at 610‑797‑1447.
Shots Fired
On September 6, officers responded to the 2700 block of Honeysuckle Road for a report of shots fired. The area was checked, but nothing was found.
School Grounds Violation
On September 9, a student at Salisbury High School was cited for possessing a vaping device while on school grounds.
Disturbances
On September 1, officers responded to Salisbury High School for a disturbance between two students.
On September 4, officers responded to Lehigh Valley Hospital after two individuals engaged in an argument regarding the use of a women’s restroom.
On September 4, officers responded to the 3300 block of Lehigh Street for a disturbance inside a moving vehicle. Officers checked the area but did not locate the vehicle.
On September 7, officers responded to Laubach Park for a disturbance involving a group of individuals. No arrests were made.
On September 7, officers responded to Lehigh Valley Hospital for a disturbance between a visitor and staff.
On September 9, officers responded to a disturbance outside a home in the 1300 block of Fairfax Street involving a dispute over clothing items sold online.
Traffic Safety Detail
On September 2, officers from the Salisbury Township Police Department conducted a coordinated speed‑enforcement detail with officers from the Allentown Police Department in the 2700–3000 block of South Pike Avenue. The joint operation resulted in more than 80 vehicle stops and over 80 citations being issued. One driver was arrested and taken into custody on an active felony warrant. Officers remind motorists to drive safely. Additional traffic‑safety enforcement details are scheduled in various areas of the township over the next several weeks.
Automated School Bus Video Violations
Since the beginning of the school year, a total of 16 automated school bus violations have been approved. In addition, officers observed two separate violations, and the drivers were issued state traffic citations.