CRIME & SAFETY
Crews respond to five-alarm fire in Monroe County
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Firefighters from two counties are responding to a fire at a used tire shop in Monroe County. Officials tell 28/22 News that crews were called to a tire fire at A&C New and Used Tires in the 700 block of Memorial Boulevard (Route 611) at 9:50 a.m. Firefighters on the […]
Leo Pavelco Slatington Dies Burning Brush
Leo C. Pavelco, of Slatington, was burning brush at his home when his clothing caught fire around 5 p.m. April 22, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio said. Pavelco was hospitalized with burns covering 30.5% of his body, and died on May 3, just after 8 p.m., at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest, Buglio said.
Vehicle rolls over, traps one person in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A vehicle rolled over Sunday afternoon in Bethlehem, trapping its occupant inside. According to Northampton County dispatchers, the crash occurred around 12:36 p.m. at the intersection of Williams Street and Lynn Avenue. So far, no word on the person's condition or what may have led to...
1 hospitalized after crash in West Penn Township
WEST PENN TWP., Pa. - West Penn Police are investigating a car crash that sent one person to the hospital Saturday morning. Officials say the vehicle was traveling east on Route 443 just east of Mantzville road when he apparently lost control, crossing the road and striking a set of guiderails.
Man arrested after allegedly kicking kittens, strangling victim
A New York man was arrested after police say he kicked kittens and strangled a victim during a domestic dispute. According to the Pocono Township Police Dept., on April 28, officers responded to the Days Inn along Motor Lodge Road in Tannersville for a domestic dispute. At the scene, the...
Elderly couple fatally struck by vehicle in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Lehigh County Coroner's Office said an elderly husband and wife were fatally struck by a vehicle in Allentown on Friday night. According to the coroner, the unnamed 83-year-old man and 80-year-old woman were out for an evening walk when they were struck at approximately 8:20 p.m. near West Chew and North Main streets.
PSP: Phillipsburg man scammed out of $2,750 in Northampton County
BELFAST, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police say a man from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, was recently scammed out of $2,750 in Northampton County. According to police, the scheme involved ""an IT scam and gift cards." It occurred in Williams Township on Wednesday, May 1, police said. Anyone with further information...
Firsthand look at tools and techniques of first responders
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We rely on first responders to keep us safe but many of us do not understand the tools and techniques they use to do that. A local 911 center aimed to change that. It’s not every day you get to see emergency responders and their equipment. That’s what dozens […]
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