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Adding police to one Lehigh Valley community’s force could hike residents’ taxes 35%, its leaders say, under one scenario at revamping its department
Hellertown residents could face a 35% tax hike if borough officials take certain steps in revamping its police force, which has been wracked in recent months by criminal charges against its former chief followed by the resignation of its interim top cop. Council President Thomas J. Rieger supplied that figure at a special meeting Monday night at borough hall during which an interim chief was ...
Bucks County man running across the country to raise awareness about human trafficking
MARPLE TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) – A Bucks County native is running up to 40 miles a day to raise awareness about human trafficking.U.S. Capitol Police Officer Andrew Linder, who is originally from Bensalem, is aiming to be the first person to run from Santa Monica Pier in California to Central Park in New York City with a 15-pound weighted vest. It's a campaign called Pier to Park."This issue is important to me," Linder said. "This is the reason why I got into law enforcement. I wanted to do something. I wanted to go after people I thought were the worst...
Armed robbery suspect arrested in Allentown
Allentown police have arrested a 39-year-old man they say was responsible for an armed robbery at a city convenience store. Paul Steiner, of the 2000 block of Main Street in Northampton Borough, is charged with felony robbery, felony possession of a prohibited firearm, felony firearms not to be carried without a license, misdemeanor theft and misdemeanor receiving stolen property. Court records do not indicate any attorney information for Steiner.
Sean Richmond’s tragic death leaves behind a memorable, important legacy | Commentary
No one ever relished being a Red Rover more than Sean Richmond. The 2004 Easton Area High School graduate deeply loved Rovers wrestling. During his association with the program as a wrestler (two-time state medalist on some of the greatest teams in Pennsylvania history), his passion for the red and black had no equals. He cared about Easton wrestling every minute of the day.
Scathing third-party report blasts ‘leadership vacuum’ in Hellertown Police Department
The Hellertown Police Department suffers from a decades-long “leadership vacuum” that’s left deficiencies in almost every key aspect of how a department should be run, according to a third-party review. The Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association says borough council needs to invest in “professional grade, quality service”...
Students learning virtually Monday and Tuesday after firefighters respond to Bethlehem Catholic High School
BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Firefighters were called to a high school in Bethlehem on Monday morning. Smoke was reported in Bethlehem Catholic High School right around 6 a.m., according to emergency dispatchers. Bethlehem firefighters were on scene at 2133 Madison Avenue. High school students will have a virtual learning day on...
Former aide at Telford personal care home accused of stealing thousands from residents
A former health aide who worked at a Telford personal care center is accused of stealing debit and credit cards from elderly residents and using them to make thousands of dollars in unauthorized purchases. Telford Police initially charged Crystal Bianca Brito, 29, of Macungie, with 37 felony and misdemeanor charges for allegedly using...
Domonique Preston Indicted
At 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 21, police responded to the 100 block of Manchester Road and found Steven Spivey dead after suffering a stab wound to the left shoulder, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson and Raritan Township Police Chief Alfred Payne said. Officers then encountered Domonique Preston, who...
Postpartum Cow Saved After Getting Stuck In Mud In Hunterdon County (Photos)
At 5:15 p.m., the Tewksbury First Aid and Rescue Squad said they were deployed after discovering the mama cow had gotten herself stuck in the mud. The original crew called for additional personnel, and taller boots, to assist the cow, rescuers said. It took four rescuers to save the cow, and they were able to reunite mother and calf, rescuers said.
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