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Weather
New Forecast Map: 1 To 2 Inches Of Snow Projected For Morris County
In a newly-released forecast map, parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania are expected to get up to four inches of snow in this second winter storm of the week. The new map shows between 3 and 4 inches could fall along the Jersey Shore, in South Jersey, and in the Reading/Greater Philadelphia areas in the storm expected to begin late Friday, Feb. 16. UPDATE: 13 Inches Of Snow Fell In These NJ, PA Towns — See Who Got The Most Snow Central Jersey could see up to 3 inches while North Jersey and the Poconos will likely only see 1 or 2 inches, the NWS says. Snow will continue through Saturday, Fe…
Police & Fire
Wanted PA Man Captured At Morris County Hospital Following Companion's Complaint: Police
A wanted man from Pennsylvania was caught at a Morris County hospital after his companion contacted police to discuss the services she received, the department said. The Denville Township Police Department responded to a service complaint at Saint Clare’s Hospital around 1:40 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 1, Capt. Jeffrey Tucker said in a release. Officers spoke with the woman and found that her companion — Austin K. Heinly, of New Tripoli, PA — had an active NCIC warrant out of the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office, Tucker added. Heinly, 41, was arrested and taken to the Morris County …
Weather
Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In NJ, PA
A pair of tornados touched down in New Jersey and Pennsylvania during Monday, June 26's afternoon storms, the National Weather Service confirmed. Few details have been released in the twisters that touched down in Bernardsville (Somerset County, NJ) and Lower Mt. Bethel Township (Northampton County, PA). The PA tornado — rated an EF-o on the Enhanced Fujita scale — started at 2:58 p.m. and ended at 3:04 p.m., CBS reports citing the National Weather Service. The tornado reached winds of 65 mph and traveled 3.37 miles, the National Weather Service said. As of Tuesday morning, June …
Police & Fire
'Total Loss': Fire Destroys Monroe County Shopping Plaza
A fire completely destroyed a Monroe County shopping plaza Sunday, June 25, firefighters said. The blaze at the two-story strip mall, Fountain Court Shopping Plaza, on Route 611 in Pocono Township had risen to multiple alarms as of noon. That evening, the Stroudsburg Fire Department said the shopping center was a "total loss." "The fire was stubborn and despite the efforts of all responding agencies, it spread extensively," the SFD said. Last Update on Fountain Court. The Stroudsburg Fire Department is home cleaning up after an early morning fire at... Posted by Stroudsburg Fire D…
Police & Fire
Arrest Made In Knifepoint Sexual Assault Behind Phillipsburg Alleyway: Prosecutor
An Easton man was arrested over a year after authorities say he held a woman at knifepoint and sexually assaulted her behind a Phillipsburg alleyway. John H. Holmes, 40, of the 200 block of Northampton Street, was charged with two counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, criminal restraint, theft, and weapons offenses, Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer said in a release on Friday, Feb. 3. The woman had just gotten off of a bus in Easton when Holmes approached her and started following her across the Northampton Street Bridge toward Uni…
Police & Fire
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Kills Pennsylvania Driver
An 80-year-old man died from Carbon Monoxide poisoning following a Wednesday evening crash in Northampton County, authorities said. The crash occurred on Route 512 (Moorestown Road) at Broad Road in Bushkill Township just after 5:55 p.m., Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek said. Michael A. Delvecchio, of Bath Borough, was a front passenger that struck a bridge guardrail, Lysek said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Delvecchio’s cause of death was due to Carbon Monoxide toxicity, and his manner of death was ruled accidental. The crash remains under investigation by the Bushkill T…
Police & Fire
Northampton County Man, 54, Killed In 2-Car Crash, Coroner Says
The Northampton County Coroner’s Office is investigating a two-car crash that killed a 54-year-old man before dawn Sunday. The crash occurred in the 3000 block of Newburg Road in Upper Nazareth Township just after 2:15 a.m., Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek said. Anthony J. Reier, 54, of Bethlehem Township, was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is being handled by the Upper Nazareth Township Police Department and the Coroner’s office. No further details were released.
Police & Fire
Northampton County Home Burglarized, Police Say
Police are seeking clues on a Wednesday evening home invasion in Northampton County. The burglary occurred on the 1700 block of Hawthorne Rd. in Lower Saucon Township shortly before 5:55 p.m., local police said. The back glass door was broken before the home was entered and items were stolen from within, investigators say. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is asked to contact Det. Corporal Eric Marth at emarth@lowersaucontownship.org or 610-625-8722. Source: Lower Saucon Township Police/CrimeWatchPA
Police & Fire
Police ID Skeletal Remains In Lehigh Valley As 'Kunkletown Killer'
Police have identified the skeletal remains found by hunters in the Lehigh Valley as belonging to a convicted killer. Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek said the bones were those of William S. Edelman, Jr., a 65-year-old who most recently lived in Catasauqua. The remains were located just before 4:30 p.m. Monday in a secluded portion of the Appalachian Trail in Moore Township, the coroner said. Edelman pleaded guilty to fatally shooting two men and wounding another in Monroe County in 1992, according to state court records. Local media outlets of the time dubbed Ede…
Police & Fire
Both Drivers Hospitalized Following Head-On Crash In Northampton County
Both drivers were hospitalized Sunday evening following a head-on crash in Northampton County, authorities said. The crash occurred on Lehigh Drive at Gap View Drive around 5:35 p.m., Lehigh Township Police Chief Scott Fogel said in a release. An eastbound Hyundai Sonata driven by Tanya Piccolo, 33, of Palmerton, collided head-on with a Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Gregory Bredbenner, 61, of Northampton, on Lehigh Drive, Fogel said. Both vehicles’ airbags were deployed. According to witnesses, the Hyundai crossed over into oncoming traffic and struck the Chevrolet, police said. The dr…
Police & Fire
Gun Fired As Teens Seen Fleeing Brawl In Northampton County, Police Say Seeking Clues
See anything? Police are seeing clues after a gun was shot during a fight involving teens in Northampton County over the weekend. The incident occurred on the first block of S. 1st Street in Bangor around 10:55 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12, local police said. According to witnesses, a physical altercation took place as a shot was fired, police said. Several teens and/or young adults were then seen fleeing from the area. Residents are asked to check outside surveillance cameras and contact the department at 610-759-2200 with anything thought to be related.
Police & Fire
Grand Jury Charges Woman With Felony Child Endangerment In Lehigh Valley Shooting
A 40-year-old woman was charged with felony child endangerment and other offenses in connection with a Lehigh Valley shooting, authorities announced. A Northampton County Grand Jury charged Fatimah Scruggs with child endangerment and discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure — both felonies — as well as reckless endangerment, Palmer Township Police said in a release on Friday, Sept. 23. An investigation and examination of found that Scruggs was involved in the December 2020 shooting that occurred on the 100 block of Willow Drive in Palmer Township, police said. Scruggs, of Easton, …
Police & Fire
Serious Crash Investigation Underway Near Palmer Park Mall In Northampton County: Police
Police were investigating after a serious crash shut down several streets near Palmer Park Mall in Northampton County, authorities said. The crash was reported around 2:35 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, Palmer Township Police said. Motorists were asked to avoid Park Avenue and Tatamy Road at Palmer Park Mall in Easton until further notice as the investigation continues, police said. Additional details were not immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back for more.
Police & Fire
State Police Investigating As Crash With Train Destroys Car In Northampton County (
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State Police are investigating the cause of a train collision in Northampton County that left a car almost entirely destroyed. The Forks Township Fire Dept. responded to the crash on Route 191 in Stockertown on the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 30, the squad said. Crews treated the patient at the scene until EMS teams arrived, the department said. The crash left Route 191 completely blocked. Scroll down to view additional photos from the crash scene. Fire 25 responded to motor vehicle collision between a car vs. a train in Stockertown on Rte 191 on Tuesday afternoon. ... Posted by Fork…
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HIM? ID Sought For Suspect In Northampton County Car Break-In Spree
Recognize him? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man who was seen on surveillance footage breaking into several cars in Northampton County. The suspect, pictured above, entered multiple unlocked vehicles and stole cash and other valuables between midnight and 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, Forks Township Police said. Areas hit include Sullivan Tr., Clark Pl., Red Barn Dr., and Trails End Ct., according to a map posted by the department. The man may be in his late 20s or early 30s, authorities said. Scroll down to view additional surveillance photos of the suspect and a map …
Police & Fire
Northampton County Fall Victim Flown To Hospital With Traumatic Injuries (
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A fall victim in Northampton County was flown to a nearby hospital after suffering traumatic injuries, authorities said. The Lower Mt. Bethel Sandt’s Eddy Fire Company responded to the fall report on the 9000 block of Richmond Road in Bangor around 7:10 p.m. on Monday, August 1, the department said. Upon arrival, crews found that the victim had suffered traumatic injuries and requested a medical helicopter for transport. Hellertown and Wind Gap emergency crews worked together to provide on-scene treatment while a landing zone was set up at Riverton ball field, the department said. The vi…
Police & Fire
Tractor-Trailer Overturns On Route 33, Shuts Down Exit Ramp: State Police
UPDATE: The ramp was reopened around 1 p.m., authorities said. ----------------------------- A tractor-trailer overturned on Route 33, causing an extended shutdown of an exit ramp, state police said. The crash occurred near the exit ramp from Route 33 southbound to Route 512 in Plainfield Township, Northampton County shortly before 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, PSP Trooper Nathan Branosky confirmed on Twitter. The ramp was estimated to be closed for an extended period, Branosky said. Overturned Tractor Trailer on ramp from SR 33 SB to Route 512, Plainfield Twp., Northampton Co. Ra…
Police & Fire
3 Separate Crashes Cause Serious Delays On Route 78 In Lehigh Valley, State Police Say
Three separate crashes were causing serious delays on Route 78 in the Lehigh Valley, state police said. While the specific locations of the crashes were not immediately clear, they all occurred in Northampton County on the morning of Monday, August 1, PSP Trooper Nathan Branosky said. Delays were expected as state police investigated the trio of collisions. Meanwhile, motorists were asked to use Route 22 as a detour, Branosky said. Expect delays on this mornings commute throughout the Lehigh Valley. PSP is investigating 3 motor vehicle crashes on I-78 in Northampton Co., utilize SR 2…
Police & Fire
Cash Reward For Clues On Homicide Of 67-Year-Old Man: PA State Police (
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Pennsylvania State Police are offering a cash reward for clues on the recent homicide of a 67-year-old man in Northampton County. Michael Austin Powers was found dead as officers responded to 4525 Lower Three Mile Ln. in Lehigh Township around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, DailyVoice.com reported. An autopsy by the Northampton County Coroner’s Office showed Powers’ manner of death to be homicide, state police said. Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers is offering a potential cash reward for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police …
Police & Fire
Window Smashed, Firearm Stolen In Broad Daylight Northampton County Car Break-In, Police Say
A window was smashed and a firearm was stolen during a Northampton County car break-in in broad daylight, say authorities who are seeking clues on the culprit. An occupant of the vehicle pictured above broke a window and stole a firearm from a car parked on the 2800 block of Brodhead Road in Bethlehem Township around 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, local police said in a release on Wednesday, July 13. The suspect vehicle is believed to be a 2020-2022 Hyundai Sonata and has been involved in other thefts around the county, though its registration plate has been swapped several times, police said…
News
Support Surges For Northampton County Couple, 4 Kids Left Homeless After Devastating Blaze
Support is on the rise for a beloved Northampton County couple and their four children who were left homeless following a devastating fire on the Fourth of July. Rene and Barry Shook were relaxing with their children, four dogs, and two cats when they heard a loud noise and found their “entire porch engulfed in flames,” according to a GoFundMe launched for their support. The fire ripped through the home, destroyed the family’s car, and claimed the lives of their two cats, according to the fundraiser, which also contains several photos of the unrelenting blaze. Just under $15,000 had been r…
Police & Fire
Homicide Investigation Underway In Northampton County, State Police Say
State Police are investigating the homicide of a 67-year-old man in Northampton County. Michael Austin Powers was found dead in a home on the 4000 block of Lower Three Mile Lane in Lehigh Township around 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, state police said in a release. The case remains under investigation. Additional details were not released. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Pennsylvania State Police at (610) 861-2026 and reference Incident No. PA22-834290. Assisting agencies include Troop M Forensic Services Unit, Lehigh Township Police Department, Northampton County Dis…
Police & Fire
Man Sought For Northampton County Vehicle Theft, Police Say
Seen him? Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a 36-year-old man wanted for a Northampton County vehicle theft. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Michael A. Rogers with charges for theft from a motor vehicle, the Lower Saucon Township Police Department said in a release on Wednesday, June 29. The theft occurred on the 1900 block of Pine Court in Hellertown, police said. Rogers is described as a Black male with brown eyes and black hair, police said. He stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 165 pounds. Anyone with information about Rogers’ whereabouts is aske…
Police & Fire
Northampton County Neighborhoods ‘Flooded With Bear Sightings,’ Police Say
Police have issued an alert after receiving several reports of a bear that was seen wandering around neighborhoods in Northampton County. The bear was seen near Aicher Drive, Woodlawn Avenue, and Woodridge Terrace behind the 25th Street Shopping Center in Palmer Township, local police said on Sunday, June 26. The town is working with the Pennsylvania Game Commission to ensure residents’ safety, police said, adding that the department has been “flooded” with bear sighting reports. Meanwhile, those in the area are asked to avoid placing garbage outside earlier than scheduled pickup times and…
Police & Fire
3 Hospitalized In Serious 4-Car Crash At PA Toll Plaza, State Police Say (
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Three people were hospitalized following a serious four-car crash at a Pennsylvania toll plaza on Route 78, state police said. Officers at the Belfast station responded to the crash at lane two of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission on Route 78 westbound near milepost 76.0 in Williams Township (Northampton County) just before 8:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 26. A speeding 51-year-old Blakeslee, PA driver went airborne after hitting another car that was stopped paying a toll with two other vehicles behind him, police said. The driver then rotated clockwise about 180 degrees before la…
Police & Fire
Lehigh Valley Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash, 50
A 50-year-old man from the Lehigh Valley area died following a motorcycle crash, authorities confirmed. Tyson Houchin lost control of his motorcycle and crashed near 399 Daniels Rd. in Bushkill Township (Northampton County) just after 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said. Houchin, of Bushkill Township, was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg, where he succumbed to his injuries shortly before 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, authorities said. His cause of death was listed as blunt force injury complications. The accident remains under investigation…
Police & Fire
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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HIM? Man Wanted For Assaulting Ex-GF After Breaking Into Her PA Apartment, Police Say
Seen him? Authorities are seeking the public’s help tracking down a man they say broke into his ex-girlfriend’s Pennsylvania apartment, assaulted her, and threatened to kill her. Aaron Jackson, 30, has been charged with felony aggravated assault, felony burglary, and misdemeanor simple assault, Wilson Borough Police said in a release on Tuesday, June 7. Jackson — whose address is not known — is accused of forcing his way into a former girlfriend’s apartment on Butler Street in Wilson, Northampton County, before assaulting her around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, police said. The 25-year-old…
Police & Fire
Deadly Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Route 248 In Northampton County, Police Say
A deadly motorcycle crash shut down Route 248 in Northampton County Thursday evening, police said. A motorcycle crashed into the back of another vehicle near the 25th Street Shopping Center in Palmer Township shortly before 7:15 p.m., local police said. Route 248 was closed between Sales Street and Lawnherst Avenue but has since reopened, police said. The crash remained under investigation. Additional details were not released.
Police & Fire
Lehigh Valley Driver, 18, Killed As Audi Slams Into Utility Pole, Flips: State Police
An 18-year-old Audi driver was killed after crashing into a utility pole in the Lehigh Valley, state police confirmed. Isaac Shane Cooper was behind the wheel of a 2002 Audi A6 heading northbound on Five Points Richmond Road in Upper Mount Bethel Township when the vehicle veered off the right side of the roadway, struck a utility pole, and flipped multiple times shortly before 5:25 a.m. on Sunday, May 8, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Nathan T. Branosky said in a release. Cooper, of Bangor, was pronounced dead at the scene, Branosky said. His cause of death was determined to be mul…
Business
Lehigh Valley PNC Bank Slated For Permanent Closure
A PNC Bank branch in the Lehigh Valley area will soon close its doors permanently. The Northampton County branch at 2102 Main St. in Northampton is slated for closure, media relations manager Jason Beyersdorfer told DailyVoice.com. “We constantly evaluate our branches, together with our other available channels of banking, to ensure that they are most effectively meeting our customers’ needs,” Beyersdorfer said. While the Northampton branch will no longer be open, the change is more of a merger, as it will be “combined” into the Fullerton branch at 1300 3rd St. in Whitehall, Beyersdorfer e…
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