Catasauqua police
Catasauqua police responded to these and other calls recently.
JAN. 1
In the 400 block of Limestone Street, a disturbance brought no arrests.
An adult male was arrested for simple assault in the 700 block of Second Street.
A domestic dispute took place in the 600 block of Limestone Street.
Members of the department assisted EMS on the scene in the 500 block of Howertown Road.
A fire brought police and the fire department to the 600 block of Poplar Street.
JAN. 2
A suspicious male brought police to investigate Faith Drive.
An suspicious item was found in the 700 block of Third Street.
Police assisted EMS on the scene in the 300 block of Walnut Street.
At Right Side Rear Apartments, 131 Front St., an unwanted person brought police to the scene.
In the 700 block of Circle Drive, police assisted EMS.
Officers assisted EMS on the scene in the 700 block of Front Street.
An animal complaint of a problem with dogs caused police to investigate in the 400 block of Howertown Road. The situation was referred to ACO.
A neighbor dispute brought arrests in the 200 block of Bridge Street.
In the 200 block of Church Street, a mother/daughter dispute brought out police.
A loud group of individuals on Third Street brought no arrests, police reported.
JAN. 3
In the 100 block of Wood Street, police assisted EMS on the scene.
Police were asked to check on an individual in a vehicle on North 12th Street.
Officers checked on the welfare of an individual in the 200 block of Front Street.
At Apartments for the Elderly, 118 Bridge St., officers assisted EMS.
A suspicious person in the 700 block of Second Street brought out police.
In the 700 block of Third Street, money was stolen, police reported.
Members of the department responded to a report of a dog attacking another dog in the 500 block of Howertown Road.
JAN. 4
An oil burner malfunction brought police to assist Catasauqua Fire Department on the scene in the 200 block of Church Street.
A harassment issue/dispute regarding children occurred on Front Street, police reported.
At Catasauqua American Legion, 330 Second St., police assisted an outside agency.
JAN. 5
In the 700 block of Front Street, police assisted an individual with disposing of unwanted medical needles.
Individuals were found in a manhole in the 200 block of North 14th Street. Police responded to the suspicious activity.
A reportable motor vehicle accident brought police to Limestone Street. The accident was between a minibike and a school bus; there was one injury.
In the 300 block of Peach Street, police responded to an individual’s report of receiving harassing text messages.
At TA Silfies Masonry, 101 Lehigh St., a suspicious vehicle was reported. The owner was located, and the vehicle was moved.
At Whittier Place Apartments, 895 Walnut St., a suspicious vehicle was reported to the department.
Police assisted EMS at Whittier Place Apartments, 895 Walnut St.
On West Race Street, police sought information regarding property.
JAN. 6
A suspicious person investigation at Catasauqua Middle School, 850 Pine St., is continuing, the department reported.
A fight between juveniles brought members of the department to Front Street. Two females were arrested for simple assault.
A phone scam report was filed with the department on Second Street.
JAN. 7
In the 600 block of Limestone Street, police assisted EMS for a female patient.
Officers assisted EMS in the 300 block of Walnut Street.
JAN. 8
In the 400 block of Church Street, a vehicle was entered into, and $4 was stolen.
In the 400 block of Church Street, a vehicle was entered into, and a GPS, two power cords and change were stolen.
A vehicle was repossessed in the 100 block of Howertown Road.
Information was sought for a vehicle repossession in the 100 block of Howertown Road.
Police responded to a wanted person report in the 400 block of Front Street. The individual was gone upon officers’ arrival.
At Apartments for the Elderly, 118 Bridge St., police assisted EMS for a male patient.
A burglary investigation is continuing in the 500 block of Race Street, the department reported.
Officers and EMS responded to a scene on Second Street for a female patient.
JAN. 9
Police responded to a report of antifreeze spilled in a roadway, which was cleaned up by the fire department.
Handcuffs were found in the 500 block of Front Street.
A driver was found and cited after being involved in a hit-and-run collision at the Top Cat Bar, 607 Front St.
Police conducted a resident welfare check on Front Street.
A noise complaint brought police to the 200 block of Front Street. The music was turned down.
The criminal mischief of a vehicle scratched brought police to the 200 block of Church Street.
A 911 hangup call took place in the 200 block of Church Street. The department was unable to locate the caller.
At Crazy Mama’s, 129 Bridge St., police assisted EMS for a female patient.
In the 600 block of Walnut Street, a check welfare call turned into a custody issue.
The department received a complaint about a dog barking in the 700 block of Third Street. The dog was taken indoors by the owner.
Police and EMS responded to a fall victim in the 500 block of Church Street.
JAN. 10
In the 100 block of Walnut Street, police responded to a civil matter.
A neighbor issue brought police to the 800 block of Faith Drive.
On Race Street, the department received a call about a reckless driver. The vehicle was located.
In the 200 block of Limestone Street, disorderly conduct resulted in the arrest of an adult female for public drunkenness and criminal mischief, among other citations.
A suspect was arrested in the 200 block of Limestone Street for disorderly conduct.
Disorderly conduct resulted in an arrest in the 200 block of Limestone Street.
Officers assisted a resident back home in the 100 block of Main Street.
JAN. 11
In the 500 block of Third Street, police assisted EMS with a female patient.
Police and EMS assisted a female patient in the 500 block of Kurtz Street.
In assisting a female patient, police and EMS responded to the 400 block of Race Street.
A mother/son dispute brought police to the 200 block of Wood Street.
Police assisted EMS with a male patient in the 500 block of Fourth Street.
Suspicious activity brought police to the 100 block of Bridge Street for an illegal use of a vehicle.
JAN. 12
On Pine Street, police issued a traffic citation.
Members of the department assisted in a search in the 300 block of High Street for a missing juvenile, who was located by Pennsylvania State Police.
A nonreportable motor vehicle accident occurred on Howertown Road.
On Pine Street Bridge, police assisted Whitehall Township Police Department with traffic.
A report of damage to a vehicle brought officers to the 200 block of Church Street.
Police assisted EMS in the 300 block of Howertown Road .
A nonreportable motor vehicle accident took place in the 600 block of South 14th Street. Two vehicles were involved in the weather-related accident.
JAN. 13
A water main break caused police to investigate the hazardous condition in the 500 block of Faith Drive.
In the 300 block of Walnut Street, officers assisted EMS.
JAN. 14
Problems over custody issues brought police to a harassment scene in the 100 block of Walnut Street.
Catasauqua Police Department conducted a public service by welcoming Cub Scouts for a tour at the department, 118 Bridge St.
At Catasauqua Scrap Yard, 16 W. Race St., possibly stolen property was found.
A toaster malfunction caused a fire at Catasauqua Highrise, 534 Third St.
Officers assisted EMS on Front Street.
Suspicious activity brought police to Apartments for the Elderly, 118 Bridge St., for an individual walking into an apartment.
A hit-and-run motor vehicle accident at Catty Mart, 547 Front St., occurred. The driver was cited.
On Front Street, police assisted EMS on the scene.
A parking complaint was reported to the department on Howertown Road. The vehicle was moved.
JAN. 15
In the 1000 block of Second Street, a missing dog was reported to police.
A wanted person was apprehended on a warrant in the 400 block of Bridge Street.
A problem with a student at Medical Academy Charter School, 330 Howertown Road, took place. Police responded to the disorderly conduct.
A suspicious vehicle was reported to police in the 400 block of Race Street. The vehicle was unable to be located upon police’s arrival.
Police responded to a suspicious vehicle report in the 100 block of Canal Street.
A noise complaint brought police to Whitter Place Apartments, 895 Walnut St. The party agreed keep the noise down upon officers’ arrival.
Wheels and tires were stolen from a vehicle in the 100 block of Canal Street, the department reported.
JAN. 16
The illegal use of an account brought police to the 400 block of Race Street to investigate.
In the 700 block of Front Street, officers conducted a welfare check.
A noise complaint was called in to the department at Fossils Last Stand, 429 Race St. Upon arrival, there was no music.
An animal complaint of a dead cat in the 400 block of Front Street was called in to the department. Police notified public works for removal.
Officers conducted a welfare check on an elderly man in the 500 block of Fourth Street. The man was located and safe.
In the 100 block of Race Street, a juvenile not taking medication was transported by EMS. Police assisted on the scene.
Officers assisted EMS at Front Street Tavern, 727 Front St.
At Whittier Place Apartments, 895 Walnut St., a noise complaint was reported to police.
JAN. 17
Two traffic citations were issued on Front Street.
In the 200 block of Faith Drive, members of the department assisted EMS.
A motor vehicle was stolen in the 400 block of Bridge Street.
A juvenile was reported missing in the 800 block of Church Street.
Officers responded to a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident in the 100 block of Wood Street. A mirror was damaged.
In the 200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue, police assisted EMS on the scene.
A juvenile male was arrested for harassment on Covington Place.
Police conducted a citizen assist in the 200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.








