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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.
Vehicle slams into tree in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A vehicle crashed onto a tree in Bethlehem Wednesday. The vehicle slammed into the tree at Pembroke Road and E Washington Avenue around 8 p.m., according to Northampton County dispatchers. Crews had to remove a person who was trapped in the vehicle, dispatchers said. The vehicle appeared...
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.
Bicyclist seriously hurt in Palmer Township hit-and-run
PALMER TWP., Pa. -- Police in Northampton County are looking for the driver that hit a bicyclist and fled the scene. The hit-and-run crash happened Tuesday night just after 10 p.m., said Palmer Township police. An unknown vehicle hit the bicyclist on S. Greenwood Avenue, south of Charlotte Avenue, but...
Wanted man allegedly flees police
Williamsport, Pa. — A man wanted out of Lehigh County allegedly took off from police when they tried to take him into custody. Deputy Joshua Wolfe of the Lycoming County Sheriff's office said he was notified last month that Julian Enrique Davila, 24, had an arrest warrant and was in the Williamsport, according to charges. Wolfe made contact with Davila in the 50 block of Willow Street on June 15 around midnight, but Davila reportedly fled on foot. Wolfe gave chase and caught him two blocks later. Davila, Allentown, was charged with fleeing police and evading arrest. He previously served 10 days in jail in Lehigh County for the same charges, court records show. Docket sheet
Residents turn out for first-ever Pizza in the Park with Police in Moore Township
Dozens of families turned out for the Moore Township Police Department’s first-ever Pizza in the Park with Police event on Sunday, July 14. The activity-filled special event gave residents of all ages the chance to meet first responders, get up close with emergency vehicles and enjoy pizza and snacks donated by local businesses.
Lawsuit accuses Allentown police, federal agents of excessive force during unlawful search
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — An Allentown man claims in a lawsuit that city police officers and federal agents injured him and terrified his family during a 2020 search. Julio Cesar Abreu Lora alleges Allentown police and agents from the U.S. Marshals Service and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement executed a search at his home — but never showed him a warrant — early on the morning of Jan. 8, 2020.
Police Officer Promoted to Sergeant in Palmer Township
Tyson Unangst, an 18-year veteran of the Palmer Township Police Department, was sworn in as the township’s newest police sergeant during Monday’s township Board of Supervisors meeting. Est. Read Time: < 1 min. Tyson Unangst, an 18-year veteran of the Palmer Township Police Department, was sworn in as...
Alert: Help Locate Missing Person Tyler Brennan
Tyler Brennan was last seen by family members operating a red 2011 Ford Escape SUV with Pennsylvania registration LMT8571 on July 9, 2024, at approximately 11:00 AM in Solebury Township, Bucks County, PA. According to police reports, Brennan was spotted on East 3rd Street in Bethlehem during the early morning hours of July 11. The Ford Escape SUV, which has damage to the driver’s side rear bumper, has not been located.
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…
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 students meet local firefighters, police
Kids with special needs learned what it takes to be a first responder and a community hero. Students from Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 met members of Bethlehem's fire department and mounted police unit at Northeast Middle School on Wednesday morning. It's part of IU 20's "Extended School Year Program." The...
Pennsylvania man loses $90,000 over one year in gift card scam
LONGSWAMP TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM)– Pennsylvania State Police say a man fell victim to a gift card scam for a year, losing thousands of dollars. State Police in Reading say they were investigating a theft by deception when an Alburtis man in his 70s reported a possible scam on July 1. Troopers say the man reported losing approximately $90,000 in Apple gift cards over the course of a year.
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.
Easton police seek help identifying fraud suspect
EASTON — Easton Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a fraud case where the individual attempted to open multiple accounts with substantial funds using a local resident’s identity. According to authorities, the suspect produced a fake license bearing the resident’s...
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