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Consequences Coming For PA Constable From NJ Who Lied About His Address: Report Consequences Coming For PA Constable From NJ Who Lied About His Address: Report
Consequences Coming For PA Constable From NJ Who Lied About His Address: Report An Allentown constable could be removed from his elected position for falsifying his residential address, LehighValleyLive reports. Steven Wiggs, the constable of Allentown's 16th ward since 2016, has been accused of using a neighbor's Allentown address on his election paperwork despite living in Newark, NJ, the outlet says citing Lehigh County District Attorney Jim Martin. To be certified as an elected constable in the city, you must be a resident. The DA maintains Wiggs moved from his South Woodard Street address two years ago, before being re-elected in November 2021, according to t…
1 Dead, Homeowner Critical, Driver Hurt When Airborne Pickup Slams Through 2nd Floor Of House 1 Dead, Homeowner Critical, Driver Hurt When Airborne Pickup Slams Through 2nd Floor Of House
1 Dead, Homeowner Critical, Driver Hurt When Airborne Pickup Slams Through 2nd Floor Of House A 24-year-old man was dead, a 27-year-old driver hurt and a homeowner was critical when the pickup truck the two men were riding in went airborne and into the second-floor bedroom of a Route 57 home in Washington Township (Warren County) Sunday, LehighValleyLive reports. Speed and alcohol were believed to have been factors of the crash, Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer told the outlet, noting the crash scene was one of the worst his office has ever seen. John Nunn was driving eastbound in the red Dodge Ram when he tried passing two other cars, lost control, hit a mailbox and a st…
NJ QuickChek Gas Attendant Robbed At Gunpoint: Report NJ QuickChek Gas Attendant Robbed At Gunpoint: Report
NJ QuickChek Gas Attendant Robbed At Gunpoint: Report A Warren County QuickChek was held up at gunpoint Wednesday night, and the suspect remains at large, LehighValleyLive reports. The gunman robbed the attendant outside at the QuickChek on Route 517 in Independence Township before driving off in a dark-colored BMW around 10:45 p.m., the outlet reports, citing police Lt. Christopher Prell. State police chased the suspect vehicle through several neighboring towns before losing contact, the report says. No one was hurt. Anyone with information is asked to contact Independence Township Police. Click here for more from LehighValleyLive.
Person Of Interest In Deadly North Jersey Attack Over Motorcycle Deleted Texts: Report Person Of Interest In Deadly North Jersey Attack Over Motorcycle Deleted Texts: Report
Person Of Interest In Deadly North Jersey Attack Over Motorcycle Deleted Texts: Report A 24-year-old Lehigh Valley man identified as a person of interest in Tuesday’s deadly attack on a mother and her son in New Jersey has been charged with evidence tampering after he deleted text messages while being interviewed by detectives, LehighValleyLive reports. Kyle P. Kaspereen, of Butler Street in Easton, told investigators that he had been communicating via cell phone with 52-year-old Bart Trachin, who was left with critical injuries in the attack, the outlet said citing court records and Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer. Kaspereen had been at the Wayne Street home in Wash…
Social Media Post Leads To Misconduct, Criminal Sex Charges For Longtime NJ Police Officer Social Media Post Leads To Misconduct, Criminal Sex Charges For Longtime NJ Police Officer
Social Media Post Leads To Misconduct, Criminal Sex Charges For Longtime NJ Police Officer A longtime New Jersey police officer has been jailed on sex crime and misconduct allegations that came to light after a social media post called him a "perv," authorities said. Phillipsburg Police officer William Lance, 50, was arrested Tuesday after a social media post made by a resident stated, "Officer Lance is A PERV” and asked viewers to "share" their "stories" "if [they] have one,” Warren County Prosecutor James L. Pfeiffer said in a Wednesday release. A follow-up investigation into the source of the post led to charges for fourth-degree criminal sexual contact and second-degree offic…
‘We Lost Everything:’ Community Rallies For Phillipsburg Father, 8 Children Displaced In Fire ‘We Lost Everything:’ Community Rallies For Phillipsburg Father, 8 Children Displaced In Fire
‘We Lost Everything:’ Community Rallies For Phillipsburg Father, 8 Children Displaced In Fire The Phillipsburg community is rallying for a local father and his eight children whose home was ravaged by a destructive blaze on Easter Sunday. The fire broke out at 157 Hudson St. after a dryer in the home malfunctioned, LehighValleyLive reports citing fire chief Richard Hay. A resident tried to douse the blaze before reporting it shortly before 8:45 p.m., and the delay caused even more destruction, Hay said. Once firefighters arrived at the scene, they extinguished the remnants within about 10 minutes. Amin Walker and his eight children lived at the home and are trying to make ends mee…
Rebuilding Begins After Roof Collapse For Treasured Lehigh Valley Bowling Alley Rebuilding Begins After Roof Collapse For Treasured Lehigh Valley Bowling Alley
Rebuilding Begins After Roof Collapse For Treasured Lehigh Valley Bowling Alley A treasured bowling alley in the Lehigh Valley has begun the rebuilding process after snow collapsed its roof in an early February winter storm. The roof of the Main Street bowling alley that's been entertaining locals since 1962 collapsed early last Tuesday morning due to snow. The news was heartbreaking for many loyal customers, including Laura Beltrame, who launched a GoFundMe for the owners, which had raised more than $2,300 as of Monday morning. "With the COVID-19 pandemic many other bowling alleys in the Lehigh Valley have been closing down, leaving Hampton Lanes to be one of the fe…
PD: Morris County Man Who Forced Woman Into Prostitution Nabbed For Armed Robbery -- Again PD: Morris County Man Who Forced Woman Into Prostitution Nabbed For Armed Robbery -- Again
PD: Morris County Man Who Forced Woman Into Prostitution Nabbed For Armed Robbery -- Again A Morris County man accused of forcing a woman into prostitution with drugs for more than a month has been charged in an additional armed robbery from 2018, authorities said. Jeremiah Forde, 39, is accused of beating a victim with an expandable baton and throwing them through a sliding glass door, causing severe injuries during an armed robbery at the Red Carpet Inn on Nov. 14, 2018, Hanover Police Chief Mark D. Roddy said. Forde, who is being held at the Morris County Correctional Facility on unrelated offenses, was charged with armed robbery, authorities said. Forde, of Budd Lake, was ac…
Community Rallies For Family, 8-Month-Old Daughter Of Phillipsburg Teen Killed In Fiery Crash Community Rallies For Family, 8-Month-Old Daughter Of Phillipsburg Teen Killed In Fiery Crash
Community Rallies For Family, 8-Month-Old Daughter Of Phillipsburg Teen Killed In Fiery Crash The Phillipsburg community is rallying for the family — including the 8-month-old daughter — of a teen who was killed in a fiery crash last week. Timothy Mancini, 18, was driving westbound on Freemansburg Avenue in Bethlehem Township, PA when his SUV went off the road, rolled over, hit a tree and went up in flames around 4 a.m. Friday, LehighValleyLive reports. Mancini died of carbon monoxide toxicity, leaving behind an 8-month-old daughter, the report says. A GoFundMe has been organized by Elizabeth Mancini, who called the victim her brother. More than $3,700 had been raised out of an $8,…
Report: NJ Students Pictured In Monkey Mask, MAGA Hat Mocking George Floyd's Death Report: NJ Students Pictured In Monkey Mask, MAGA Hat Mocking George Floyd's Death
Report: NJ Students Pictured In Monkey Mask, Maga Hat Mocking George Floyd's Death A New Jersey high school is under intense scrutiny for a photo posted to social media apparently depicting two students mocking George Floyd's death, according to a recent news reports. In the photo, one person is wearing a police badge and a red “Make American Great Again” hat and another is wearing an ape mask and getting a knee to the back of the neck. According to LehighValleyLive, both are students at Hunterdon Central Regional High School in Raritan Township, and one is reportedly a minor. Township police are investigating a number of racially-charged social media activities but…
Phillipsburg Man, 31, Found Dead In Stranger’s Backyard Phillipsburg Man, 31, Found Dead In Stranger’s Backyard
Phillipsburg Man, 31, Found Dead In Stranger’s Backyard A 31-year-old Phillipsburg man was found dead in a stranger’s backyard over the weekend. Josiah A. Stenger-Turner’s body was found Sunday around 3:15 p.m. in the backyard of a house on the 100 block of Mercer Street, LehighValleyLive reports. The resident said he had never seen Stenger-Turner before, LehighValleyLive reports. There were no immediate signs of foul play at the scene, Phillipsburg Police Captain Michael Swick told lehighvalleylive.com. The Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating Stenger-Turner’s death and has taken his body into custody for testing, whi…