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Reading Man Assaulted Young Girl Over Long Period While She Slept
Harrisburg, PA — Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Luis Manuel Ayala-Velasquez, a 56-year-old Reading man, will serve 14 to 46 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a girl,…
Emu captured after escaping from farm in Newtown Twp., Bucks County
An emu has been captured after it escaped from a Bucks County farm on Thursday night.Police located the animal in a wooded area of the Rosefield neighborhood near Atkins Lane on Friday evening.The news that the emu had escaped came late on the night of July 4th."I was not expecting a call for an emu running at 11 at night. That was a surprise," said Rosie Alfaro, one of the owners of Earth's Best Organic Farm.Alfaro got a call from police about an emu that might be hers.She said emus can't fly or jump, so she never thought it would...
Tragic Accident Claims Two Lives as Amtrak Train Strikes in North Carolina
Local authorities in North Carolina are currently investigating a tragic incident where two individuals were struck and killed by the same Amtrak train. This unfortunate event unfolded on Saturday near Steel City in Lower Saucon Township, highlighting serious concerns about safety measures and rail traffic management. Incident Overview. The accident...
Motorcyclist dies after hitting car, then being struck by another on I-78 in Warren County, cops say
An Easton, Pennsylvania, man has died in a chain of events along Interstate 78 after his motorcycle struck a car and then he was struck by oncoming traffic in Warren County, state police said. New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron told lehighvalleylive.com the collision just after 10 p.m. Tuesday...
Pennsylvania woman shot in the back by 3 year old
A Pennsylvania woman was shot in the back by a 3-year-old after a man, who became “tired” of holding his loaded handgun, left it unattended near a group of toddlers, police said. The accidental shooting occurred in Northampton County on Monday at a home in Wilson, on the...
Colorado man sentenced for stealing millions in cryptocurrency from PA woman
(WJET/WFXP) — A Colorado man initially from Pennsylvania has been sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing millions of dollars in cryptocurrency from a Pennsylvania woman. A Philadelphia-area judge sentenced 47-year-old Adam Davis, originally of Coatesville, PA, to 33 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release and must pay approximately $2.1 million in […]
Allentown police officer injured in scuffle during drug bust
An Allentown police officer is recovering after getting hurt during a drug bust.Police say it happened around 6 p.m. Wednesday near North Boyer and Russell streets.That's when investigators say officers tried to arrest two people they suspected were involved in drug activity.Jeniel Gotay, 23, allegedly resisted arrest and tried to run away.Police say that the altercation led to the officer suffering a minor injury.Gotay is facing aggravated assault, resisting arrest, and possession charges.Police say the other suspect involved, 50-year-old Pablo Garcia, is charged with simple possession.
Upper Dublin Police mourn loss of retired Officer/Pastor Edward ‘Eagle’ Johnson
The Upper Dublin Township Police Department announced the passing of retired Officer Edward B. “Eagle” Johnson, passed away on June 25, 2024. He was 81 years old. According to the department, Johnson served from March 1970 to August 1997. After his retirement, Johnson assumed a pastorship at Holmesburg Baptist Church in Philadelphia.
Early morning flames torch property in Easton’s West Ward
The Easton Fire Department responded to a working fire inside that appeared to damage apartments above a convenience store in the early hours Friday in the West Ward. Easton Fire officials did not immediately respond to lehighvalleylive.com to provide details about the fire and possible injuries. Flames were reported at...
20 people displaced, popular corner store damaged by fire in Easton's West Ward
EASTON, Pa. — A devastating fire in Easton's West Ward has displaced at least 20 people and impacted a business that is a fixture in the community. Neighbors are wondering: could it have been fireworks?. The Red Cross is helping the people displaced. Thirteen are adults, and seven are...
Early morning 3 alarm fire in Easton sends one victim to hospital
EASTON, Pa. - Fire crews are still working to put out a fire in Easton. Dispatchers say the fire was reported just before 1 a.m.. The scene is on the corner of South 11th street and Lehigh Street. A 69 News freelance photojournalist says six apartments have been damaged in...
Police stop and quick chase ends with arrest, multiple vehicles damaged in Salisbury Twp.
SALISBURY TWP., Pa. - Salisbury Township Police say a Bethlehem man tried to avoid getting a DUI early Friday morning and ended up causing a whole lot of damage. He led police on a chase that ended when he crashed into multiple parked cars on the 700 block of E Juniata St. When Scott Miller walked out of his house Friday morning, his neighborhood looked like a junk yard.
Man sentenced for 2021 crash that killed Allentown man
UPPER MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. - The man who caused an Upper Macungie crash that killed an Allentown man and seriously injured his wife has learned his sentence. 21-year-old John Fifield of Breinigsville was sentenced Friday to 4 to 20 years in state prison for the December 19, 2021 crash that killed 47-year-old Benjamin Bleiler and seriously injured his wife.
Sheriff Warns of Active Scams
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Hunterdon County Sheriff Frederick Brown, on July 2, informed the board of commissioners about two scams active in the county. The first has had over 30 complaints, Brown said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He said a person calls and provides what seems to be official identification declaring the homeowner is being charged for failing to report for jury duty. The scammers then aggressively ask them to pay a fine, with a credit card and by purchasing gift cards. The second scam involves a caller declaring they are from an Internet provider...
Phillipsburg Fire Department Earns an Upgrade from ISO Class 3 to Class 2 Rating
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - In January 2024, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) completed an evaluation of the structural fire suppression system delivery provided in Phillipsburg. According to a Facebook post from The Town of Phillipsburg, improvements in the areas evaluated will upgrade Phillipsburg from the current Class 3 rating to a Class 2 rating, effective August 1, 2024. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Phillipsburg Fire Department is both pleased and honored by the announcement that, after a recent evaluation, we have been upgraded to an ISO Class 2 fire department. This represents a lot...
Warrington Vape Shop Sees Second Robbery in Less Than Two Years
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—A local vape and smoke shop had its front window smashed and was robbed for the second time in less than two years. Surveillance video showed someone throwing a brick through the window of Quick Puff, which is located on Easton Road near Bristol Road, in the early morning hours of June 30. Police received a report of an alarm at about 4:20 a.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The video showed someone wearing a black hoodie, white face mask, white gloves and black and white Nike shoes throwing a brick through...
Fire routs 18 from homes in Easton; probe examines if fireworks were to blame
EASTON, Pa. — City fire officials are investigating what sparked a three-alarm fire early Friday that displaced more than a dozen people. Fire Marshal Chad Gruver said crews were summoned to 1101 Lehigh St. around 1 a.m. to find flames fully engulfing the building and spreading to surrounding properties.
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