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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.
St. Clair Police Charge Hazleton Man for Pursuit
A Hazleton man has been charged for leading St. Clair Police in a pursuit back in April. According to St. Clair Police, on April 23rd, 2024, Officers attempted to stop a black 4-door Acura Sedan that was clocked at 65 mph in a posted 45 mph zone in the area of Route 61 and Terry Rich Boulevard.
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.
Spilt Rock settles lawsuit after allegedly mistreating customers
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Attorney General Michelle Henry has announced a settlement lawsuit against Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony. The lawsuit was for an alleged mistreatment of customers who purchased timeshares at the resort. Officials say the settlement will require Split Rock Investments, LLC, and SCH USA, LLC to do business as “Bel Air […]
Walnutport Bolsters Police Force with New Part-Time Officer
Walnutport Bolsters Police Force with New Part-Time Officer. Walnutport is taking steps to strengthen its police department with the addition of a part-time officer. The move comes on the heels of a borough council vote that approved hiring Matthew Hutchins for the position. Building on Momentum. This decision follows a...
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
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…
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