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Carbon County man threatens to shoot up borough office over utilities, police say
NESQUEHONING, Pa. -- A man's threats put a Carbon County borough office on lockdown on Wednesday. The incident started around 10:30 a.m. when Steven Figueroa called the Nesquehoning Borough Office about his water and sewer services, said Nesquehoning police. The 29-year-old was agitated and argumentative and cursed at employees, they...
Carbon County Resident Threatened To Shoot Borough Employees: Police
Steven Figueroa, 29, is charged with terroristic threats, according to Nesquehoning police. Officials said Figueroa called borough employees around 10:30 a.m. to complain about municipal water and sewer services. Workers told police he was "agitated, argumentative" and profane during the call. Borough employees then received a call from the management...
10 most expensive homes sold in Carbon County, June 17-23
A house in Albrightsville that sold for $715,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Carbon County in the past week. In total, 17 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $320,112. The average price per square foot was $181.
Man charged with threatening Nesquehoning borough employees
NESQUEHONING, CARBON CO. (WOLF) — A man is being charged with threatening to shoot at Nesquehoning borough employees, police said. On Tuesday, police said Steven Figueroa, 29, of Nesquehoning, had called the municipal building concerning his municipal water and sewer services. He was reportedly "agitated, argumentative and utilized profanity" with employees.
Police: Intoxicated woman resists arrest
WEATHERLY, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman was charged after police say she was found intoxicated and fought officers multiple times while being arrested. On Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. Weatherly Police were called for reports of a woman who appeared to be under the influence, walking around the town. The woman was screaming that she […]
Palmerton farm offers program for youth
The Ride for Youth Fund, a nonprofit established by Apollo Farms Ltd. in Palmerton for at risk youth in Carbon County, wants to let people know about its programs and welcomes donations from businesses. The Ride for Youth Fund was established in 2005. It is focused on promoting a positive...
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