JAN. 20

State police are investigating a theft by deception incident in East Allen Township.

According to the report, a 51-year-old Bath man listed his motorcycle for sale on the Internet. He was contacted by a person wishing to purchase the motorcycle.

The alleged buyer provided the victim a nonlegitimate check via U.S. mail. The victim then wired money via MoneyGram to the actor, who ceased communication upon receipt.

State police-Bethlehem are asking anyone with information regarding this theft to call 610-861-2026.

FEB. 15

State police are investigating a home invasion that occurred at approximately 11:45 a.m. in the 300 block of Valley Road, Allen Township.

According to the report, two suspects - a white, non-Hispanic male wearing a dark hat and a camouflage hunting jacket and a white, non-Hispanic male wearing a dark hat and a gray hooded sweatshirt or jacket - entered the residence after knocking on the front door and receiving no answer.

The suspects, however, discovered a 56-year-old female and a 58-year-old male, both of Northampton, were inside the residence.

Police said the suspects ran back to their vehicle, described as an SUV, beige or tan in color. Witnesses described the actors’ vehicle as having a white cloth or towel in the window of the vehicle to make it appear disabled. Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact state police-Bethlehem at 610-861-2026.

MARCH 1

State police are investigating a report of unsworn falsification to authorities between March 1 and March 3.

According to the report, Linda Rose Gouse, 31, of Bath, reported that a 31-year-old Orefield man violated the conditions of an active protection-from-abuse order. A written statement of that claim was filed, along with a corroborating statement by an 11-year-old child, also of Bath.

An investigation determined a violation did not occur, police said.

Gouse then claimed the man called her and violated the PFA again. However, at that time, the man was under supervision by police, sitting in the lobby of the barracks without a cellphone. Gouse was subsequently arrested.

Further investigation by police revealed Gouse threated the 11-year-old into making the corroborating statement to law enforcement.