Assault
On September 21, a 35‑year‑old Allentown female reported that she was assaulted by a male at the Commix Hotel. The male fled prior to police arrival, and the incident remains under investigation.
Drug Arrests
On September 21, a 55‑year‑old female from Barto, PA was charged with Simple Possession after being found in possession of a substance that field‑tested positive for methamphetamine at Lehigh Valley Hospital.
On September 23, a 63‑year‑old male with no known address was charged with Simple Possession and Drug Paraphernalia at Lehigh Valley Hospital after being found in possession of a glass jar, a grinder, straws, a pushrod, a pipe, and a substance that field‑tested positive for methamphetamine.
On September 26, a 54‑year‑old male from Orefield was charged with Simple Possession after he was found in possession of a substance that field‑tested positive for cocaine while at Lehigh Valley Hospital.
DUI Arrest
On September 26, a 53‑year‑old male from Quakertown was arrested and charged with DUI, Obedience to Traffic Control Devices, and a stop‑sign violation in the area of Seidersville Road and Laible Street.
Stolen Motor Vehicle
On September 19, a 53‑year‑old male from Sugarloaf, PA reported that his 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee was stolen from the parking lot of Lehigh Valley Hospital. The vehicle was located out of state a few days later, and the operator, a 41‑year‑old female from Quakertown, was arrested by the out‑of‑state agency.
Disturbances
On September 19, at Laubach Park between a group of juveniles.
On September 21, at the Lehigh County Detox Center between a former patient and staff.
On September 26, a domestic disturbance at a home in the 2200 block of South Dauphin Street.
On September 28, a domestic disturbance at a home in the 3000 block of Sussex Road.
Found Property
On September 21, police took custody of a cellphone found in the area of Green Acres Park. If you are missing a cellphone, please contact the Salisbury Township Police Department at 610‑797‑1447.
On September 21, police took custody of a black pager, possibly used for fire‑department dispatch, at Salisbury High School. If you are missing a pager, please contact the Salisbury Township Police Department at 610‑797‑1447.
On September 22, police took custody of a firearm that was found abandoned in a restroom at 1259 South Cedar Crest Boulevard. The firearm was secured by police.
On September 26, police took custody of a purse found in the area of Green Acres Park. The purse contained no identification. If you are missing a purse, please contact the Salisbury Township Police Department at 610‑797‑1447.
Theft
On September 25, a 52‑year‑old female from Allentown reported that she arrived at Staples to pick up two cellphones she had ordered, only to learn that someone had already gone to the store and claimed them. This case remains under investigation.
Mutual Aid
On September 24, officers assisted Emmaus Police with an assault call in the 1100 block of Chestnut Street. Officers assisted as needed.
On September 25, officers assisted Emmaus Police with a domestic disturbance in the 400 block of Elm Street. Officers assisted as needed.
On September 29, K9 Knox and his handler responded to Lehigh Valley International Airport to assist airport police. The officer and K9 assisted as needed.
School Grounds Violation
On September 21, two students at Salisbury High School were cited for Disorderly Conduct after engaging in a fight and causing a disturbance while on school grounds.
Fraud
On September 23, a 41‑year‑old female from the 1900 block of Nottingham Road reported that an unknown actor made several unauthorized purchases on her credit cards. The case remains under investigation.
School Bus Violations
Between September 19 and September 28, five automated school bus camera violations were approved, bringing this school year’s total to 25 approved violations. Additionally, one motorist who passed a school bus on its loading side was identified through investigation and was cited via summons for overtaking the school bus.