CRIME & SAFETY
Stroudsburg coach, former Pitt wrestler killed in crash
Stroudsburg Area School District’s athletic director and wrestling coach — considered one of Pennsylvania’s all-time great wrestlers — has been identified as the victim of a fatal Saturday night crash, according to Poconos-area media. The Monroe County Coroner has identified Sean Richmond, 38, as the man...
4 injured in 5-vehicle I-78 crash that stalled traffic for hours
CLINTON TWP., N.J. — New Jersey State Police say four people were injured in the crash stalled that Interstate 78 West for hours on Thursday afternoon. According to police, the crash occurred around 3:42 p.m. at Mile Marker 17.4 of I-78 West. That's in Clinton Township, Hunterdon County. Police...
Hunterdon woman indicted on charge of murdering housemate
FLEMINGTON – A 45-year-old Raritan Township woman has been indicted on a charge of murdering her 66-year-old housemate in February. Domonique Preston was also indicted by a Hunterdon County grand jury on charges of third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, Hunterdon County Prosecutor...
Easton shooting of 19-year-old ‘not a random act,’ cops say (UPDATE)
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with more details about the Easton Area School District. Easton police say a 19-year-old was targeted and knew his attackers Thursday when he was struck by gunfire on a city street. Easton Police Lt. Matthew Gerould told lehighvalleylive.com shots were fired around...
Easton Area School District increases security after city's Thursday night shooting
EASTON, Pa. — Following a shooting in the city Thursday night, the Easton Area School District increased its security measures at multiple buildings on Friday morning. Palmer Township Police were seen outside Easton Area High School during school arrival. Forks Township Police were also seen outside Easton Area Middle School during arrival.
'My House Is On Fire': Firefighters Alerted To House Fire: Lambertville FD
Firefighters tended to a house fire in Hunterdon County on Thursday, May 9 after a quick thinking neighbor alerted them, authorities said.At 3:30 p.m., a neighbor to the house on fire at 217 Main St. ran to the front of the Lambertville firehouse yelled that a house was on fire, the Lambertville Fi…
Parson trial: Police, victim's mother, alleged getaway driver testify in first two days
Wednesday was the first day of the criminal trial for Tyrone Parson in the 2021 shooting death of 19-year-old Jaheem Alston in Middle Smithfield Township. Monroe County District Attorney Michael Mancuso recounted, in his opening statement, the events that lead to the discovery of Alston’s body, and the investigation that led to the arrest of Parson and his alleged getaway driver, Kellie Nelson. ...
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