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Coplay police

Coplay police responded to these and other calls recently.

SEPT. 30

A welfare check was conducted in the 1100 block of Hokendauqua Street.

A dog was found along the Ironton Rail Trail.

The department assisted Northampton police with a report of a shooting in the 300 block of East Ninth Street. The incident was determined to be an attempted homicide and suicide, police said.

OCT. 1

A noise complaint brought police to the unit block of North Second Street.

Officers were on the scene of a hit and run in the unit block of North Second Street.

A welfare check was conducted for two people on the ground in the gazebo in the 200 block of Chestnut Street.

The department assisted North Catasauqua police with a traffic stop at Second and Chapel streets, Catasauqua. The driver was taken into custody for suspicion of DUI.

OCT. 2

A reported disturbance brought police to the 200 block of Chestnut Street.

Officers investigated a report of suspicious activity in the unit block of North Fourth Street.

A resident in the unit block of North Fourth Street said items were taken from her front porch.

Police responded to a report of a stolen purse in the unit block of North Third Street.

OCT. 3

Officers performed a drug arrest in the 100 block of South Second Street.

A report of harassment brought police to the unit block of North Fourth Street.

The department responded to a report of an illegally parked vehicle in the unit block of North Fifth Street.

OCT. 4

An alarm in the 200 block of Chestnut Street brought police to the scene.

Officers stopped a bicyclist riding down Chestnut Street with no reflectors or lights who was almost struck by a vehicle. The bicyclist fled the scene as the officer checked his identification. The subject has an active warrant in Florida but was not pursued since the warrant was in-state pickup only.

OCT. 5

Police implemented an abatement notice from code enforcement in the 100 block of South Second Street and told those on the premises to vacate.

A building check was conducted in the 100 block of South Second Street.

A cellphone was found in the area of Ruch and Chestnut streets. The owner was located.

The department assisted North Catasauqua police in attempting to place a man in custody for multiple felony warrants in the 1100 block of Railroad Street, North Catasauqua.

OCT. 6

A child custody matter brought police to the 5900 block of Coplay Road.

Officers issued a verbal warning to a male riding a bicycle with no lights in the 800 block of Chestnut Street.

Police responded to a nuisance report in the 200 block of South Fourth Street.

A security check was conducted in the 100 block of South Second Street.

Officers investigated a report of an abandoned vehicle in the 800 block of Catherine Drive.

OCT. 7

A welfare check was performed in the unit block of South Second Street.

Police conducted a security check in the 100 block of South Second Street.

OCT. 8

Officers investigated domestic calls in the 200 block of South Second Street and the 1000 block of Chestnut Street.

Police assisted a citizen in the 1000 block of Chestnut Street.

OCT. 9

A couple at Coplay Parkway after hours was advised the park was closed and told to move along.

OCT. 10

Police responded to a disturbance on the Ironton Rail Trail.

A report of an abused dog brought police to the 100 block of Chestnut Street.

Officers performed a security check in the 1000 block of Chestnut Street.

A suspicious person in the unit block of South Seventh Street was investigated.

OCT. 10

The department took a man with an active warrant into custody after being discharged from Lehigh Valley Hospital. He was transported to Lehigh County Central Booking.

OCT. 11

A mental health call and reports of harassment in the unit block of North Fourth Street brought police to the scene three times.

Officers investigated a juvenile complaint in the 600 block of Potter Alley.

A welfare check was conducted in the area of Third and Coplay streets.

OCT. 12

Police investigated a scam report in the 100 block of North Ruch Street.

OCT. 13

Officers responded to a report of a missing person in the unit block of South Second Street. The family called the next day to report he was home safe.

A car alarm brought police to the 700 block of Chestnut Street.

OCT. 14

Police responded to a juvenile complaint in the 100 block of South Fourth Street.

A burglar alarm in the unit block of South Second Street brought police to the scene.

Officers assisted with a disturbance in the unit block of North Third Street.

OCT. 15

Police investigated a suspicious vehicle at Saylor Park after dark. The occupants were informed the park was closed and it was considered trespassing.