Police arrest Bernardston man found with catalytic converters The Northampton Police Department arrested Kyle Wilder, 27, of Bernardston, after he was found with catalytic converters and tools in his car last week. Courtesy photo/Northampton Police Department Published: 5/3/2021 11:17:21 AM NORTHAMPTON — A 27-year-old Bernardston man was arrested last week after he was found to be in possession of several catalytic converters and tools in his car at Lia Honda on King Street. Thefts of catalytic converters have been on the rise. Northampton Police Capt. Victor Caputo said he didn’t have exact figures available on such thefts, but that “it’s been an ongoing issue in the city and in the region.”