Kutztown Borough Police Department

05/26/2026

We want to express our sincere gratitude to Ms. Debra Gilbert for her continued generosity. She has thoughtfully and consistently provided meals to our officers during the holidays, a gesture that truly means more than words can express.

The meals are not only greatly appreciated, but they also lift the spirits of our officers working on holidays and remind us how fortunate we are to serve such a supportive community.

Thank you, Ms. Gilbert! Hope you had a great Memorial Day holiday!

05/25/2026

05/13/2026

Calling all Scout troops and youth groups!

Our upcoming Bike Rodeo may offer Scouts the opportunity to complete a substantial portion of the Scouting America Cycling Merit Badge while building real-world bike safety skills.

Participation in the rodeo can help satisfy portions of the following Cycling Merit Badge requirements:

✅ Requirement 1 – Cycling hazards, defensive riding, visibility, and safe riding practices
✅ Requirement 3 – State and local bicycle laws, traffic rules, lane positioning, signaling, turns, and intersections
✅ Requirement 4 – Proper helmet fit, weather-appropriate clothing, and BSA bike safety guidelines
✅ Requirement 5 (a-f) – Bicycle inspection, equipment compliance, bike fit adjustments, brake and gear adjustments, lubrication points, and flat tire repair
✅ Requirement 6 – Bicycle handling skills including mounting, starting, stopping, emergency stops, straight line riding, turning, shifting, scanning, and signaling

Mileage ride requirements would still need to be completed separately.

If your troop or youth group is interested, send us a message ([email protected]) so we can gauge interest and build the program accordingly.

05/12/2026

Less than a month away! As the weather gets warmer, it’s time to start planning to attend the third annual Kutztown Bike Rodeo!

Bring the kids out for a fun-filled day of biking skills, safety education, games, and community fun. Whether your child is just learning to ride or already cruising with confidence, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.

Mark your calendars and get ready to ride — we can’t wait to see you there!

05/04/2026

BURN BAN LIFTED – KUTZTOWN BOROUGH

The burn ban previously put in place by Mayor Jim Schlegel has now been lifted.

That said, this does not mean anything goes.

Reminder on Open Burning Regulations in Kutztown Borough:

Under Borough ordinance, open burning is defined as:
The burning of any materials, including but not limited to wood, paper, hay, straw, or other combustible substances, where smoke or emissions go directly into the outdoor air without passing through a chimney, stack, or enclosed chamber.

For something to be considered a permitted enclosure such as a fire pit or lawn stove:
✔️ It must be designed so combustion occurs within an enclosed chamber
✔️ Only necessary openings for airflow and exhaust are allowed

✔️ When permitted, fires must meet ALL of the following:
• At least 10 feet from any structure
• Constantly attended by a responsible person
• Must not create a safety hazard from smoke or emissions

❌ Still NOT permitted:
• Burning trash or household waste
• Burning construction or demolition materials
• Any fire that creates excessive smoke, odor, or nuisance conditions

Full details, including exemptions, can be found in Borough Code:
Kutztown Borough Open Burning Ordinance (see § 168-9B) https://ecode360.com/11189686

As always, the focus is on education first. That said, unsafe or illegal burning will be addressed when necessary.

Use common sense. Conditions can change quickly, and fires that start small can get out of control fast.

Stay safe, Kutztown.

§ 168-9 No person shall: Ignite or feed an open fire for the destruction of refuse, the conduct of a salvage operation or any other purpose on any property; Cause, suffer, allow or permit the maintenance of any open fire for the destruction of refuse, the con

04/28/2026

SAVE THE DATE - COFFEE CARS AND COPS -

Coffee with Cars and Cops is set for Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Kutztown Fairgrounds, with a rain date of September 13.

This is a relaxed, family-friendly morning featuring local cars along with police, fire, and EMS vehicles.

The Kutztown Fair Association will be providing free hot coffee, and additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.

There will be a dunk tank, car show awards, and a community voting system where anyone who votes is entered into a drawing for car-related prizes donated by local businesses.

Award categories include People’s Choice Award, Best Public Safety Vehicle, Officer’s Choice Award, and Most Likely to Get a Ticket.

Come out, walk around, check out the vehicles, and take the opportunity to connect with first responders and others in the community. All are welcome.

If you have any questions or would like to offer help or support, please message the department on Facebook Messenger:
https://www.facebook.com/KutztownPD

04/27/2026

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Comments should be related to the topic of the original post and contribute to respectful public discussion. We encourage constructive dialogue and community interaction.

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04/22/2026

Regarding the previous post, both males have been identified, and the Kutztown Borough Police Department would like to thank the public for their assistance.