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Teen Charged With Terroristic Threats In Lehigh Valley High School Evacuation: UPDATE Teen Charged With Terroristic Threats In Lehigh Valley High School Evacuation: UPDATE
Teen Charged With Terroristic Threats In Lehigh Valley High School Evacuation: Update UPDATE: A teen has been charged with terroristic threats after allegedly causing the evacuation of a Lehigh Valley high school early on Monday, Oct. 24, authorities announced. The 17-year-old — whose name was not released — was identified as the source of the threat that came into Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, requiring a full evacuation around 8:20 a.m., Bethlehem Police said. The threat was ultimately determined not to be credible, and students and staff have returned to the building on E. 3rd St. in Bethlehem to resume classes. The teen has been charged with terrorist…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Scammer Clones Bethlehem Police Phone Number To Defraud Resident Of More Than $11K Scammer Clones Bethlehem Police Phone Number To Defraud Resident Of More Than $11K
Scammer Clones Bethlehem Police Phone Number To Defraud Resident Of More Than $11K A scammer cloning the phone number of the Bethlehem Police Department defrauded a local resident of more than $11,000, authorities said. A Lehigh Valley resident received a call from the Bethlehem Police non-emergency line (610-865-7187) on Friday, Aug. 26 stating that a family member was in trouble and needed money, the department said in a release. The resident was ultimately scammed out of more than $11,000, police said. “This is a common fraud scheme in which the victim is convinced that a family member has been in an accident or arrested and needs money immediately to avoid serving t…

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by Valerie Musson
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ID Sought For Suspect In Lehigh Valley Vandalism Spree (PHOTOS) ID Sought For Suspect In Lehigh Valley Vandalism Spree (PHOTOS)
ID Sought For Suspect In Lehigh Valley Vandalism Spree (Photos) Recognize him? Authorities are attempting to identify a suspect in a vandalism spree in the Lehigh Valley area. The man pictured above is a suspect in a string of vandalism incidents that occurred in the center city of Bethlehem overnight between Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, Bethlehem Police said in a release on Tuesday, August 9. Scroll down to view additional footage of the suspect. -Attempt to identify- Case #2022-029435 and associated reports The City of Bethlehem Police Department is looking to... Posted by Bethlehem Police Department, Bethlehem, PA on Tuesday, August…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Northampton County Dump Truck Driver Dies Days After Crash That Also Killed Passenger Northampton County Dump Truck Driver Dies Days After Crash That Also Killed Passenger
Northampton County Dump Truck Driver Dies Days After Crash That Also Killed Passenger A Northampton County dump truck driver was pronounced dead at the hospital several days after a crash that also killed his passenger, authorities announced. Bobby Johnson, 66, was driving a dump truck that collided with another vehicle and hit a traffic sign support post near East 4th Street and Emery Street in Bethlehem shortly before 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, authorities said. Johnson, of Hellertown, was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital in Bethlehem and pronounced dead just after 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15. Meanwhile, front seat passenger David Polczer, 57, of Bethlehem, died from…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Lehigh Valley Man, 57, Killed In Dump Truck Crash Lehigh Valley Man, 57, Killed In Dump Truck Crash
Lehigh Valley Man, 57, Killed In Dump Truck Crash A 57-year-old Lehigh Valley man was killed in a crash involving a dump truck, authorities confirmed. The dump truck collided with another vehicle and hit a traffic sign support post near East 4th Street and Emery Street in Bethlehem just before 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, authorities said. Front seat passenger David Polczer, 57, of Bethlehem, died from blunt force trauma at St. Luke’s Hospital about an hour after the crash, according to a release from the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Meanwhile, the area was shut down for several hours, causing major delays, DailyVoice.com reported. …

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by Valerie Musson
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SEEN HIM? Man Wanted For Lehigh Valley Aggravated Assault, Police Say SEEN HIM? Man Wanted For Lehigh Valley Aggravated Assault, Police Say
Seen HIM? Man Wanted For Lehigh Valley Aggravated Assault, Police Say Seen him? Police are seeking the public’s help locating a man wanted for aggravated assault in the Lehigh Valley. Hasson Deese, pictured above, is wanted on aggravated assault charges following an incident that occurred on the 600 block of High Street in Bethlehem on Friday, March 16, Bethlehem Police said in a release on Tuesday, March 29. Additional details about the incident were not released. ---Attempt to Locate Wanted Person--- 2022-011037 - Aggravated Assault The City of Bethlehem Police Department is... Posted by Bethlehem Police Department, Bethlehem, PA on Tuesday, March 2…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Recognize Her? Police Seek ID For Lehigh Valley Theft Suspect Recognize Her? Police Seek ID For Lehigh Valley Theft Suspect
Recognize Her? Police Seek ID For Lehigh Valley Theft Suspect Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a theft suspect in the Lehigh Valley area. The woman pictured above is wanted for a theft in Bethlehem, city police said Thursday morning. Additional details were not released. ---Attempt to Identify--- 2022-010745 - Theft The City of Bethlehem Police Department is looking to identify the... Posted by Bethlehem Police Department, Bethlehem, PA on Thursday, March 24, 2022 Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to call Bethlehem Police at 610-865-7000 or send an email to Officer Yost #490 at ayost@bethlehem-pa.gov…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police Seek ID For Suspect In String Of Lehigh Valley Package Thefts Police Seek ID For Suspect In String Of Lehigh Valley Package Thefts
Police Seek ID For Suspect In String Of Lehigh Valley Package Thefts Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man caught on surveillance footage in a string of Lehigh Valley package thefts. The man — pictured above — was seen on surveillance footage stealing packages in Bethlehem, local police said Wednesday. The man arrived and fled in a white Nissan, police said. Scroll down to view more photos of the suspect and vehicle. ---Attempt to Identify--- 2022-003475 Package Thefts The City of Bethlehem Police Department is looking to identify the... Posted by Bethlehem Police Department, Bethlehem, PA on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 Anyone with i…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police Seek ID For Truck Suspected In 4 Lehigh Valley Hospital Van Catalytic Converter Thefts Police Seek ID For Truck Suspected In 4 Lehigh Valley Hospital Van Catalytic Converter Thefts
Police Seek ID For Truck Suspected In 4 Lehigh Valley Hospital Van Catalytic Converter Thefts Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the owner of a truck involved in a string of catalytic converter thefts from medical vehicles at Lehigh Valley Hospital. The truck pictured above was involved in four catalytic converter thefts from transport vans at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg on Jan. 15, Bethlehem Police said Wednesday. “This included vans used for the transportation of hospital employees, as well as visitors and patients from the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation facility,” police said. The vehicle appears to be a Ford truck with a utility body. It has distinctive whi…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Pair Seen Abandoning Stolen Car After Botched ATM Theft Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Pair Seen Abandoning Stolen Car After Botched ATM Theft
Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Pair Seen Abandoning Stolen Car After Botched ATM Theft Bethlehem Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two people caught on surveillance footage attempting to steal an ATM and abandoning a stolen car early Thursday morning. The suspects — pictured above — attempted to break into a drive-up ATM on the east side of Bank of America on Butztown Road just after 6:20 a.m., Bethlehem Police said. The suspects failed and ran from the scene, abandoning a vehicle in the process, police said. The abandoned vehicle was later found to be stolen from an apartment complex on Chester Road, authorities said. -Attempt to Identify - 2021-048137…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Masked Grocery Store Robber Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Masked Grocery Store Robber
Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Masked Grocery Store Robber Bethlehem Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a masked suspect in a grocery store robbery. The suspect — pictured above — was seen entering Sim’s Market at 609 W. Broad St. and confronting an employee last Saturday, Oct. 30, Bethlehem Police said in a Wednesday release. The suspect demanded cash from the register and fled in a dark-colored vehicle, according to police. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to call the Bethlehem Police Department at 610-865-7000 or send an email to bethlehempolice@bethlehem-pa.gov.

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Strong-Arm Robbery Suspect Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Strong-Arm Robbery Suspect
Bethlehem Police Seek ID For Strong-Arm Robbery Suspect Bethlehem police are seeking the public’s help identifying the suspect in a strong-arm robbery. The suspect, pictured above, carried out a strong-arm robbery on the 1600 block of Stefko Blvd. on Oct. 9, Bethlehem Police said Tuesday. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to call Bethlehem Police at 610-865-7000 or send an email to bethlehempolice@bethlehem-pa.gov. Scroll down to view additional photos of the suspect. 2021-044033 - Attempt to Identify - The Bethlehem Police Department is looking to identify the individual pictured below... Posted by Bethlehem P…

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by Valerie Musson
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35-Year-Old Lehigh Valley Dad Stabbed Dead On Ride Home From Casino 35-Year-Old Lehigh Valley Dad Stabbed Dead On Ride Home From Casino
35-Year-Old Lehigh Valley Dad Stabbed Dead On Ride Home From Casino Support is surging for the family of a 35-year-old Lehigh Valley dad who was stabbed to death by another man on their way home from Wind Creek Bethlehem casino on Friday. Nearly $2,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe page for the five children of Elson Aviles as of Monday afternoon.  Aviles was remembered on the fundraiser as a "loving, loyal person and a true stand-up family man."  Jose Luis Leon, 30, is facing charges of criminal homicide, possessing instruments of crime, simple possession, and two counts of aggravated assault for the killing of Aviles, of Bethlehem, according to…

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by Nicole Acosta
News
Bethlehem Police Officer Matthew Ragusa Who Died By Suicide Gave Others Hope Bethlehem Police Officer Matthew Ragusa Who Died By Suicide Gave Others Hope
Bethlehem Police Officer Matthew Ragusa Who Died By Suicide Gave Others Hope The Lehigh Valley community is mourning the loss of a Bethlehem police officer who died by suicide on July 4. Matthew Ragusa was "a beckon of light to countless citizens who needed hope in their darkest hour," wrote Robert Corsi. Corsi organized a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses and other needs for his wife Stephanie, and three sons, Xavier, 13, Braxton, 10, and Lex, 6. The campaign had raised more than $33,000 as of Thursday evening. Matthew RagusaGoFundMe photo Prior to joining the Bethlehem Police Department in 2015, Ragusa served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Cor…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
PA Stabbing Suspect Loses Police During 130-MPH Pursuit On I-78 In NJ PA Stabbing Suspect Loses Police During 130-MPH Pursuit On I-78 In NJ
PA Stabbing Suspect Loses Police During 130-mph Pursuit On I-78 In NJ A man suspected of beating and stabbing a woman in Bethlehem remained at large following a high-speed police chase on Route 78, authorities said. Christopher Alexander, 35, broke into a home on East Eighth Street in Bethlehem, punched a woman in the face and stabbed her around 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, NJ.com reports citing court records. The victim had ended her relationship with Alexander earlier that day, the report says. The woman sustained a “golf-ball sized bruise” on her face as well as a “gaping” stab wound toward the top of her left hand as a result of the attack, police said. Alexand…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Police Nab Man Accused Of Shooting Woman Twice During Lehigh Valley Attempted Homicide Police Nab Man Accused Of Shooting Woman Twice During Lehigh Valley Attempted Homicide
Police Nab Man Accused Of Shooting Woman Twice During Lehigh Valley Attempted Homicide Police arrested a man they say shot a woman twice in the back during an attempted Lehigh Valley homicide last December. Terell Gailyard is accused of firing a handgun that struck the victim in the back twice during an argument in Bethlehem on Dec. 29, police said. He was arrested on a warrant Thursday evening following an investigation by police in Bethlehem and Allentown, the agencies said. Gailyard was charged with attempted homicide and other similar offenses, police said. "Successful joint operation with our partners at the Bethlehem Police Department," Allentown Police said.

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by Valerie Musson