Decision Expected in Upper Southampton Police Contract Negotiations

The police collective bargaining unit and the township agreed to enter binding arbitration after a year of negotiations failed to produce an agreement.

After a year of negotiations and more than four months of working under an expired contract, Upper Southampton Township officials and the police collective bargaining unit have agreed to adhere to the results of binding arbitration. Township Manager Joseph Golden said an arbitration hearing was held earlier this month to detail the contractual requests of the township and members of the township police in the collective bargaining unit, according to a story on PhillyBurbs.com. It will be several months before results of the binding arbitration are announced, the story said.  State law prohibits police from striking.  

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Safely Dispose of Unwanted Medications

While you are finishing up your spring cleaning, don't forget about your medicine cabinet—get rid of all your unused/unwanted/expired prescription medications Saturday during National Drug Take Back Day.

Each year the Drug Enforcement Administration sponsors a nationwide “Drug Take Back Day,” where citizens are invited to bring unused, unwanted and/or expired prescription medications to a predetermined drop off point for proper disposal. "The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of these medications," the DEA website states. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, residents can drop off unwanted prescription medications for safe disposal at various locations. The Upper Southampton Police Department will be holding Drug Take Back Day collections at the following locations in Southampton: Click here for…

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Speed Trailer Spotted on Second Street Pike

Do you slow down only when you think someone is watching?

Do you obey the speed limit? Are you more likely to when you think someone might be watching? Upper Southampton Police place this speed trailer in select locations around town, to display the speed of drivers passing by compared to the speed limit of the road.  Police Chief Ron MacPherson said said the trailer is placed in area where there have been complaints of speeders, as well as random spots about town.   "It's a friendly reminder to try and keep drivers in compliance with the law," he said.  Where do you think people are most likely to speed in town? Tell us in the comments.

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Four Arrests Following Traffic Stop on Street Road

Upper Southampton Police report four arrests following one early-morning traffic stop.

The following information was supplied by the Upper Southampton Police Department: Arrest(s) Street Road and Grove Avenue Tuesday, April 16, 1:46 a.m. Four people were arrested following a traffic stop on Street Road early Tuesday morning. A 21-year-old Croydon woman was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a small amount of marijuana.  A 34-year-old Bristol woman and a 56-year-old Bristol man were charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. These three individuals were released pending charges via summons. A fourth person, a 47-year-old Levittown man, was arrested on an outstanding bench warrant for failure to appear in Bucks County Court. He was turned over to Bucks County Sheriff's deputies. 

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DJ

9:18 am on Monday, April 22, 2013

@ingrid, you'll notice from the article that she wasn't arrested for driving under the influence. Meaning that what you just said about drugs can impair your driving and innocent people could be killed is completely irrelevant. The only thing that she was arrested on was having the paraphernalia and a small amount of marijuana. I agree with mike, complete waste of time and taxpayer money. Now we …   more ›

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Rash of Thefts from Unlocked Cars in Southampton

A reminder to always lock your car doors.

The following information was provided by the Upper Southampton Police Department. Thefts from Vehicles Various locations Wednesday, April 10, Sometime Overnight Police are investigating 12 separate reports of thefts from unlocked cars that occurred sometime overnight, Tuesday into Wednesday. The thefts occurred on W. Maple Drive, E. Maple Drive, Woodland Drive, Central Avenue, Hillside Drive, Manor Drive, and Rose Avenue. Stolen items include a laptop computer, a men's ring, varying amounts of cash, a men's watch, medications and an iPod. Theft 1000 Block of Industrial Boulevard Tuesday, April 9 Three aluminum ladders and a U-Haul ramp were stolen from behind a business sometime between  Wednesday, April 3 and Friday, April 5. Value of …

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Theft Reported on Charlotte Avenue

Upper Southampton Police report a theft from a residence as well as three unrelated arrests.

The following information was supplied by the Upper Southampton Police Department:   Theft Unit Block of Charlotte Avenue Sometime between Tuesday, March 26 and Friday, April 5 Someone stole three aluminum ladders from the side of a home on the unit block of Charlotte Avenue. Estimated value of loss: $350.   Arrest by Summons 912 Street Road Tuesday, April 5 A 23-year-old Warminster man was arrested and charged with accidents involving damage to attended vehicles or property and related offenses following a hit and run accident on Thursday, March 28 at 912 Street Road.    Arrest 900 Block of Industrial Boulevard Tuesday, April 5 A 43-year-old Willingboro, NJ man and a 36-year-old Pennsauken, NJ man were charged with theft and receiving …

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Catalytic Converters Stolen from Cars Parked on County Line Road

Police also report arresting two individuals in separate incidents along Street Road.

The following information was supplied by the Upper Southampton Police Department: Public Drunkenness Street Road Monday, March 29, 3:07 p.m. A 56-year-old Churchville man was cited for public drunkenness on Street Road near Gravel Hill Road.    Arrest Street Road Tuesday, April 2, 8:35 a.m.  A 20-year-old Langhorne man was arrested and cited for possession of a small amount of marijuana and associated paraphernaila following a traffic stop on Street Road.    Theft from Cars 600 Block of County Line Road Wednesday, April 3 Sometime overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning, someone removed three catalytic converters and one ladder rack from work vans parked on the 600 block of County Line Road. The converters were all cut from the exhaust …

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Public Drunkenness and Disorderly Conduct Citations Issued

Police cited two individuals during separate incidents.

The following information was provided by the Upper Southampton Police Department: Public Drunkenness Southampton Shopping Center Friday, March 22, 8 p.m. A 48-year-old Churchville man was cited for public drunkenness outside of the Southampton Shopping Center   Disorderly Conduct Street Road and Willopenn Drive Saturday, March 23, 4:30 a.m. A 24-year-old Bensalem man was cited for disorderly conduct following a traffic stop. 

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Stolen Checks Under Investigation

Upper Southampton Police report responding to two incidents in the township Thursday.

Information regarding incidents and arrests as reported by the Upper Southampton Police Department: Theft 800 block of W. Maple Drive Thursday, Feb. 28. A resident reported that someone had removed several blank checks from their check book and attempted to cash them for varying amounts between Feb. 4 and Feb. 11. The matter is still under investigation. No loss reported. Wanted Person Street Road and Willopenn Drive Thursday, Feb. 28, 8:38 p.m. A 59-year-old Horsham man was stopped for a traffic violation when it was discovered that he was wanted by the Horsham Township Police for an outstanding arrest warrant for theft. He was turned over to Horsham Police.  

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Disorderly Conduct Charges Filed for Alleged Incident at McDonald's

Police issue citations and take a report of a scratched car Thursday.

The following information was supplied by the Upper Southampton Police Department: Criminal Mischief Gravel Hill Station Thursday, Feb. 21, Sometime overnight A resident reported that someone scratched the driver's side door and rear panel of their car. No value of damage given.  Disorderly Conduct McDonald's Restaurant, Second Street Pike Thursday, Feb. 21, 7:10 p.m. Two Huntingdon Valley men were cited for disorderly conduct and harrassment stemming from a disturbance at the McDonald's restaurant Thursday evening.

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