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On July of 1952 the Moore Township Police Department was formed, after Township residents requested police protection.

The first Police Chief, Harvey Miller, was hired. An additional officer Emil Focht was hired two weeks later. The two officers used their own cars to patrol and were on call 24 hours a day. The officers operated without radios back then. The Township residents were given telephone numbers of five locations to call when emergencies arose. The owners of the designated places posted yellow flags on t

heir porches when they were called. As the Police patrolled and saw the flags, they would stop and take the information. There were stops in Moorestown, Point Phillips, Klecknersville, Beersville, and one on Route 248. Eventually Police calls were handled by Bethlehem City and then by Blue Mountain Control center in Wind Gap. The first Township Police car purchased was a 1955 Chevy. As the number of calls increased with the Township population, Sherwood Roberts was hired in 1973 as Miller’s assistant. In 1979 Sherwood Roberts became Moore Townships second Police Chief. During Chief Sherwood Roberts’s time as Police Chief, the department increased staffing to four full time and three part time officers. This now provided 24-hour 7 days a week Police coverage. The Police department hired an administrative secretary and began using its first computer. February of 1992, Sherwood Roberts retired as Chief. In January of 1992, Fred Coberly was named interim Police Chief and in March was named Police Chief. In September of 2000, Chief Coberly retired. In October of 2000, a Citizens Committee was formed to select the new Police Chief. The Citizens Committee and the PA Association of Chiefs of Police reviewed the applicants and the new Chief was selected. On August 2001 Chief Joseph Keglovits was hired as Police Chief. During Chief Keglovits appointment as Police Chief, Chief Keglovits hired three additional full time officers bringing the Dept to nine full time Officers along with maintaining approx five part time Officers. With the Departments growth came the appointment of a Sergeant and Detective position, increased training of officers in accident investigation, commercial truck inspections, and DUI detection. In 2004 the Police Department moved from its small two-room station to its newly renovated police station; which consists of individual Officers’ desks, separate offices for ranking Officers, a secure holding cell for prisoners, a conference room and a comfortable waiting room for the public. In 2006 Chief Keglovits retired from the Moore Twp Police Dept due to injuries. In January of 2007, the Moore Township Board of Supervisors promoted Sergeant Gary West to Chief of Police. The Moore Township Police Department serves an ever growing and changing population of approx 10,000 citizens and covers the Township of Moore's approx 38 square miles.

30/05/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Central Berks Regional Police Department, the officer’s family, friends, and fellow law enforcement officers during this difficult time.

26/05/2026

This evening, Moore Township Police, along with the Klecknersville Fire Department, Klecknersville EMS, Northampton Regional EMS, and Nazareth Regional EMS, responded to a golf cart accident on S. Mink Road.

Six individuals were injured in the crash and suffered various injuries. We hope everyone involved makes a quick recovery.

This incident serves as a serious reminder that golf carts are not permitted on public roadways unless they are properly registered and insured. Golf carts must remain on private property.

25/05/2026

May we take a moment to reflect on the true spirit of Memorial Day, and may your celebrations with family and friends be filled with joy, gratitude, and reverence.

18/05/2026

17/05/2026

On May 15th, 2026, Detective Jason Gianatiempo concluded his final year instructing 5th grade students at Moore Elementary School. There were 58 students who graduated the DARE program. DARE is a well-known, and respected program that teaches grade school students effective ways to resist peer pressure and refusal skills. This will help students to say “no” to drugs and alcohol. It is important to Detective Jason to help students become strong leaders and responsible people.

The DARE students needed to complete an essay of things they learned through the program. There were 3 essay winners selected from each of the 3 classes and an overall winner from each class. Detective Jason would like to thank all the 5th grade students and their parents for allowing them to participate in the program, as well as the staff, teachers, and Principal Curtis Dimmick at Moore Elementary School.

Detective Jason and the Moore Township Police Department would like to thank Weddes Auto Center for donating the DARE t-shirts that each student received, Pizzaville for donating pizza for the students to enjoy at our graduation party, and to all the local businesses that donated to the program throughout the years.

15/05/2026

The Moore Township Police Department would like to thank Arthofer’s Towing for supplying lunch for both shifts with Mountainside Pizza and Wegmans hoagies during National Police Week.

May 15th is officially recognized as Peace Officers Memorial Day during National Police Week, observed May 10–16. This day honors the law enforcement officers who were killed or injured in the line of duty while protecting and serving their communities.

If you see an officer today, take a moment to thank them for their service.

14/05/2026

The Moore Township Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred this morning on Oxford Circle.

This unknown individual in the attached video removed:

* Two black shepherd hooks
* Three orange flickering lights

If anyone has information regarding this incident or can identify the individual involved, please contact the Moore Township Police Department non-emergency line at 610-759-2200.

08/05/2026

Update: We have identified the blue p/u truck and the owner involved in one of the bus-stop incidents. The other bus-stop incident appears to be a separate incident and still under investigation.

Lehigh Township Police Department is attempting to locate a blue Dodge Dakota, early 2000s, last 4 digits of PA registration plate are 2359. A white male has been observed at the two school bus stops in the Township, asking elementary children if they want a ride. If anyone has any information identifying this truck, please contact the Lehigh Township Police Department.

06/05/2026

Congratulations to Officer Roberts on becoming Deputy Chief. 27 years of unwavering dedication proves for a well earned and well deserved promotion. Best of luck in this new chapter, we know you will continue serving this community with pride and heart🚔🇺🇸

01/05/2026

🚨THE CHAIRS HAVE BEEN RETURNED, THANK YOU!

Earlier today, we received a report of an unknown individual removing two wooden blue rocking chairs from North Hokendauqua Drive. The chairs were not placed out for trash or free pickup.

If you are the individual who took these items, please return them or contact the Police Department.

Anyone with information is asked to contact us directly.

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