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Northampton County Sherriff's Office warns residents of scam call
EASTON, Pa. (CBS) -- The Northampton County Sherriff's Department is warning the community to not fall prey to a recently reported scam targeting county residents.Investigators with the department claim that someone has been calling county residents and falsely claiming to be Sgt. Riley of Northampton County's Sheriff's Department.Aside from impersonating the sergeant, the caller then asks for the person's bank and credit card information to settle an arrest warrant issued for the resident after failing to attend jury duty.The sheriff's office made it clear in a news release Monday that this is a scam. Members of the Northampton County Sheriff's Department can't call residents and solicit money to satisfy an arrest warrant, according to police.Anyone who feels they've been a victim of this scammer is asked to report any suspicious solicitations to the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office at 1-800-441-2555. Residents can also report the scammer by emailing the AG's Office at scams@attorneygeneral.gov.
35-year-old woman dies after golf cart accident in Monroe County (UPDATE)
A woman died at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg following a golf cart accident over the Fourth of July weekend in the Poconos, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said. The coroner’s office identified the woman as 35-year-old Brenna Abbinanti of Mont Clare, Pennsylvania. She was pronounced dead at 9:46 p.m. Friday at the hospital in Bethlehem.
Driver flown to hospital after truck crash in Monroe County
POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver of a dump truck has been flown to the hospital after crashing in Monroe County. The Pocono Township Fire Department tells 28/22 News that crews were called around 11:00 a.m. Monday to a vehicle crash with someone possibly trapped on North Easton Belmont Pike. Crews on the […]
Bethlehem man drowns in Lehigh River while tubing with co-workers, coroner says
A 35-year-old Bethlehem man died Monday afternoon from drowning while tubing in the Lehigh River near the Allentown waterfront, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office reported. Antwan D. Daring was pronounced dead at 4:01 p.m. at St. Luke’s Hospital-Allentown, about an hour after the incident off the 600 block of Waterfront Drive, the coroner’s office said in a Tuesday morning news release.
Shocked but not surprised: Reaction to the attempt on Donald Trump's life
EASTON, Pa. — Lehigh Valley residents on Sunday were reacting with shock but not surprise to the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump. Trump appeared to be grazed by a bullet Saturday in a shooting at a rally near Pittsburgh that left two dead — the suspected shooter and a spectator — and two more critically injured, according to state police.
NPS: 79th person since 1980 drowns in Upper Delaware River with no life jacket
A man who was rafting on the Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (UPDE) went for a swim but became the 79th drowning victim in the Upper Delaware since the National Park Service started keeping record in 1980. UPDE Superintendent Lindsey Kurnath reported to the Upper Delaware Council on July...
Three dirt bike riders wanted for alleged reckless driving
POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for three dirt bike riders after they say the trio were recklessly driving in residential areas. On July 4, the Pocono Township Police Department saw three dirt bikes driving recklessly on Route 611. Officers tried to pull the group over when they realized the vehicles were unregistered. Instead […]
Suspect wanted for alleged retail theft at CVS
CHESTNUT HILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say they are searching for a suspect involved in a retail theft at CVS. On July 12 around 8:30 p.m., troopers were called to CVS at the intersection of Route 209 and Route 115 in Chestnuthill Township for a reported retail theft. Through investigation, police say […]
Missing 25-year-old Bucks man last seen in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Police in Bucks Co. are looking for a reported missing person, who could possibly be in Bethlehem. Solebury Township Police Department say they received a report of a missing adult male, Tyler Brennan, 25, on July 11. Officials say Brennan left his Solebury home on July 9...
Man Accused of Stealing Cell Phones from Porch
A 22-year-old Philadelphia man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a package containing cell phones from the front porch of a home in Lower Saucon Township. A 22-year-old Philadelphia man is facing charges for allegedly stealing a package containing cell phones from the front porch of a home in Lower Saucon Township.
76-Year-Old Fatally Injured While Cutting Tree In Monroe County: Officials
A Somerset, New Jersey man was fatally struck by a falling tree branch in Middle Smithfield, according to authorities. David M. Feingold, 76, was cutting a tree on June 29 when a large branch fell and hit him, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. The accident happened on the 200 block of M…
Missing 16-Year-Old Fairfield Girl Located Safe In New Jersey
On Tuesday, July 2, Jomana Ali was spotted on Elm Street in Fairfield at approximately 5:45 p.m. However, her whereabouts are unknown since then. According to the authorities, due to her age and mental health, she is considered to be in danger since then. On the morning of July 13th,...
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