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Arrest made in 8 Slate Belt home, business burglaries, authorities say
A 31-year-old Pen Argyl man is charged in a burglary spree that netted 20 firearms, jewelry and electronics from eight Slate Belt homes and businesses, authorities announced Tuesday. Shane Richard Lake, of the first block of West Main Street, faces eight counts felony burglary; 28 counts felony theft; 24 counts...
See all homes sold in Northampton County, May 6 to May 12
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Northampton County reported from May 6 to May 12. There were 46 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,184-square-foot home on South Main Street in Bangor that sold for $320,000.
$990K L. Saucon home tops April 29-May 5 list of most expensive sold in Lehigh Valley
A condominium in Lower Saucon Township that sold for $990,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Northampton County in the most recent week of available deed transactions. The property at 2747 Avenue Du was built in 2014 and has a living area of 2,894...
Bethlehem school police officer faces sexual assault charges, DA’s office says (UPDATE)
UPDATE: Middle school cop charged: Sex assault in locker room, ‘upskirt’ video of 2nd victim alleged. A police officer assigned to East Hills Middle School in Bethlehem is being charged with sexual assault counts and related crimes, the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office said Tuesday. District Attorney...
Man arrested in connection with 8 burglaries in Slate Belt, DA says
A man is accused of committing eight burglaries in the Pen Argyl area late last year, according to officials. Northampton County District Attorney Stephen Baratta said in a news release Tuesday that Shane Richard Lake, 31, of Pen Argyl was involved with eight burglaries between Nov. 28 and Dec. 6. During these burglaries, 20 firearms were stolen, as well as jewelry, military medals, silverware ...
Easton PD honors officer of the year
EASTON, Pa. - In Northampton County, the Easton Police Department used the day to honor its police officer of the year. Patrolman Jeffrey Crosson took home the award for work beyond the badge Wednesday. He was nominated by his peers and the chief for his service to the city. Crosson...
Forks shopping center seeks expansion. LVIA debuts Orlando flight. | Lehigh Valley government watch
Here is a look at some government and other community news across the Lehigh Valley region for the week beginning Monday, May 13:. BETHLEHEM/EASTON | UGI Utilities Inc. is set to begin gas main replacement projects Monday in Bethlehem and Wednesday in Easton. Drivers, residents and business owners may experience road closures, detours, parking restrictions and traffic delays during construction hours 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and there will be some interruptions to natural gas service. Click the links above or visit ugi.reportablenews.com to learn more.
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