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Dad of homicide suspect charged with witness taunting
LEHIGHTON BOROUGH, CARBON COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say the father of a man accused of committing a homicide while wearing a ghost face mask has been arrested for taunting a witness with the mask. According to the Lehighton Borough Police, on May 14 officers were called to the 200 block of Carbon Street for a woman […]
Controversy surrounds proposed memorial for New Philadelphia murder victims
NEW PHILADELPHIA, SCHUYLKILL COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A controversy is unfolding in a Schuylkill County community over a proposed memorial for two murdered teens. 16-year-old Angelito Caraballo and 18-year-old Hunter Mock from New Philadelphia were murdered last year. Their mothers want to honor the teens with a memorial, but they say their effort is being rejected […]
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.
Charges Filed In Lehigh Valley Cold Case, Prosecutors Say
The District Attorney's Office will announce new charges in a press conference scheduled for Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m. "No further details will be provided until the news conference," prosecutors said. to follow Daily Voice Lehigh and receive free news updates.
Lehigh County woman stole $6K+ from elderly residents at healthcare center, cops say
A 29-year-old Lehigh County woman is accused of stealing more than $6,000 from elderly victims while taking care of them at a Montgomery County healthcare center, police said. Crystal Bianca Brito, of the 200 block of West Chestnut Street in Macungie, is charged with 126 felony counts. The charges include:...
Crews battle house fire in Lansford
LANSFORD, Pa. - Crews battled a house fire in Carbon County Wednesday. It broke out shortly after 5 p.m. at the 200 block of East Abbott Street in Lansford, according to county dispatchers. No word yet on if anybody was injured or what may have caused the fire.
Allentown recognizes members of police department, community
ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Allentown is observing National Police Week by highlighting people for their commitment to the cause. The city held an awards ceremony Wednesday morning at the Scottish Rite Cathedral. Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca led the awards ceremony. Officers and community members were honored for their dedication to...
Public invited to attend Police Commendation Awards Ceremony in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, Pa. - Members of the Allentown Police Department and citizens of the community will be recognized at a ceremony Wednesday. In observance of National Police Week, the City of Allentown will hold a Police Commendation Awards Ceremony on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Scottish Rite Cathedral on 1533 West Hamilton Street, according to a news release from the Allentown Police Department.
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