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Reading business owner charged in drug trafficking investigation
Gregory Borges, 60, of Reading, has been arrested and charged following a comprehensive drug trafficking investigation spearheaded by the Berks County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force. In May of 2024, the Berks County District Attorney’s Drug Task Force initiated an investigation and identified Gregory Borges as an individual who...
Pa. borough closes hall following threats sparked by mayor’s comments in wake of Trump shooting
BERNVILLE, Pa. (WHTM) — A Berks County borough hall is closed after “threatening communications” were received following comments made by the borough’s mayor following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Bernville Borough Council issued a statement offering condolences to the victims of the shooting,...
Wanted in Berks: Luis Santos-Cruz
READING, Pa. - Police in Reading are looking for a man wanted for homicide. On April 1, authorities say 19-year-old Luis Santos-Cruz was among the shooters that fired at the victim in the 1300 block of Muhlenberg Street. Christian Disla, who police don't believe was the intended target, was pronounced...
1 injured in shooting in Allentown's 8th Ward
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Police responded to a reported shooting in Allentown late Wednesday night. It happened near North Refwal and Tilghman Streets in the Eight Ward. That's in the same area an 11-year-old boy was shot in the head last month. A 69 news freelance photographer on the scene says...
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.
Car collided with tree, killing East Allen Township man, coroner says
A 51-year old Northampton County man died of multiple blunt force injuries following a car crash Wednesday night, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said. Johny Roustic, of East Allen Township, was the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a tree in the area of Pembroke Road and East Washington Avenue in Bethlehem, the coroner said. The collision happened about 8 p.m.
Pottstown man admits to gun charges after arrest with help of ‘ShotSpotter’
NORRISTOWN — A Pottstown man is facing a potential jail sentence on gun charges after he was arrested, during an investigtion of gunfire in the borough, with the help of gunshot detection technology known as ShotSpotter, made available through grants provided by the district attorney’s office. Damion Edward...
Section of Route 143 in Lehigh County renamed to honor 2 fallen firefighters
LYNN TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A section of State Route 143 in Lehigh County has been renamed in honor of two New Tripoli fallen firefighters. "We still miss him so much. And we always will," said Karen Gruber, wife of Marvin Gruber. "They would be so proud and honored, as are we to see this extraordinary dedication."
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.
Police summer youth program in Allentown helps shape leaders of tomorrow
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - To someone driving by, it may look like boot camp. But make no mistake about it, this camp is not just about drills. "It's about learning about police tactics, police investigations, all aspects of how we do our jobs," said Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca. Roca says...
UPDATE: Missing Man Located & Is Safe
The man was located in the Lehigh Valley. On Tuesday night, the Solebury Township Police Department announced that missing person Tyler Brennan had been located and was safe. Brennan was found late Tuesday in Allentown following an extensive investigation, officials told NewHopeFreePress.com. Police said in a statement:. “Solebury Township Police...
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