As a parent, you may think you know every trick a teenager has up his or her sleeve. After all, parents were once teens. However, law enforcement authorities say many parents can overlook the signs of drug and/or alcohol abuse hidden in plain sight in their own homes.
At the Lower Saucon Township Council meeting Wednesday, Police Chief Thomas Barndt introduced three officers who were recently promoted from within the department: Sgt. Christopher Leidy, Det./Cpl. Eric Marth and Ofc. Jared Gunshore.
The Lower Saucon Township Police Department announced Monday that it is partnering with the Northampton County Heroin and Opioid Task Force is in an expansion of the Police Assisting in Recovery Program (PAIR).
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who is suspected of stealing at least two metal cash donation boxes from the sanctuary of a local church.
Lower Saucon Township police and township officials are celebrating the recent news that the township is considered to be one of the 50 safest communities in Pennsylvania.
Lower Saucon Township Police Chief Thomas Barndt told council he found overwhelming support among his officers for Crimewatch and called buying the program a 'win-win' because it will help the department solve crime and save time.
Lower Saucon Township Police say they will be conducting a 'border to border seat belt enforcement operation' Monday, May 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. as part of a larger Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement mobilization that's ongoing through June 4.
The results of a months-long Lower Saucon Township Police Department study were revealed at township council's meeting April 19, and included a number of recommendations for improvements within the department.
Under a new directive, Lower Saucon Township Police issued a monthly police report for January detailing the work of the department and crime statistics.
On Dec. 19, 2016, Gregorio 'Greg' Mora was sworn-in as a part-time police patrolman with the Lower Saucon Township Police Department.
