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Father, Johny M. Roustic Dies Following Bethlehem Car Crash
Johny M. Roustic, 51, of East Allen Township, crashed on Pembroke Road near East Washington Avenue in Bethlehem around 8 p.m., city police detailed in a separate release. He was taken to St. Luke's University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9 p.m., according to the coroner's release. His death was due to "multiple blunt force injuries due to a motor vehicle collision", Coroner Buglio said.
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."
Bethlehem Dad Of 7 Drowns Tubing Lehigh River In Allentown: Coroner
For at least the second time this month, a man has died while tubing in the Lehigh Valley, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. This time it was a father of seven children, a family friend told Daily Voice. Antwan D. Daring, 35, of Bethlehem, drowned in the Lehigh River near Waterf…
Bethlehem woman charged with leaving infant inside car on hot day in Quakertown
QUAKERTOWN, Pa. -- A woman from Bethlehem is charged with endangering the welfare of a child after she allegedly left an infant inside a car during hot conditions. According to Quakertown Police, on July 11, Janelle Loveless, 33, left her infant inside an unattended parked vehicle in the 200 block of W. Broad Street.
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...
Classic car sought in pedestrian hit-and-run, Bethlehem police say
Bethlehem police said Thursday they are looking for a classic car involved in a pedestrian hit-and-run collision. It’s believed to be a 1966-69 Ford Falcon, driven by an older man, according to the post. Police say the car was involved in the collision about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday in the...
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.
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...
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...
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