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Pen Argyl, PA

Hit-And-Run Driver Left Lehigh Valley Crash Scene With Airbags Deployed, Police Say Hit-And-Run Driver Left Lehigh Valley Crash Scene With Airbags Deployed, Police Say
Hit-And-Run Driver Left Lehigh Valley Crash Scene With Airbags Deployed, Police Say A driver with a suspended license left the scene of a Lehigh Valley crash with fully deployed airbags, authorities said. Jakob Douglas Hoskin, 23, was driving a black Volkswagen when he crashed into another vehicle at the Penn Jersey gas station in Pen Argyl around 7:40 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, Slate Belt Regional Police said. Hoskin then fled northbound on Route 512 with several airbags deployed, according to police. Hoskin was found at a local home a short time later, where officers allegedly determined that he had a suspended license. Hoskin’s vehicle was also found with deployed ai…
More Fraud, Theft Charges For PA Pool Shop Owner Who Scammed Dozens Of Clients, DA Says More Fraud, Theft Charges For PA Pool Shop Owner Who Scammed Dozens Of Clients, DA Says
More Fraud, Theft Charges For PA Pool Shop Owner Who Scammed Dozens Of Clients, DA Says A Pennsylvania pool shop owner accused of scamming dozens of clients out of thousands of dollars is facing additional fraud and theft charges, authorities announced Wednesday. Bethlehem resident Roger Kornfeind, who owns Hydro Dynamic Pools, was initially charged in January with 26 counts each of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, as well as 23 counts of home improvement fraud, DailyVoice.com previously reported. Starting in July 2018, Kornfeind, 58, failed to fully install pools for customers who had entered into a purchase agreement and paid at least $2,000 down,…
Police Interceptor Car Stolen From Lehigh Valley Auto Shop: Slate Belt PD Police Interceptor Car Stolen From Lehigh Valley Auto Shop: Slate Belt PD
Police Interceptor Car Stolen From Lehigh Valley Auto Shop: Slate Belt PD A police interceptor car was stolen from a Lehigh Valley area auto shop Wednesday night, authorities said. The car — pictured above — was stolen from Kim Cesare's Auto Sales in Pen Argyl around 9:15 p.m., Slate Belt Regional Police said. The car has a black pushbar (front bumper) and police spotlight and was last seen traveling northbound on Route 512 toward Bangor, police said. Anyone with information to contact Officer William Wales at 610-759-8517. Tips can remain anonymous.
Lehigh Valley Woman Assaults Roommate, Flees After Stealing iPhone: Slate Belt Police Lehigh Valley Woman Assaults Roommate, Flees After Stealing iPhone: Slate Belt Police
Lehigh Valley Woman Assaults Roommate, Flees After Stealing iPhone: Slate Belt Police A 21-year-old Lehigh Valley woman was apprehended after assaulting her roommate, stealing her iPhone, and fleeing, authorities said. Officers responding to the assault report on the 200 block of S. Robinson Avenue in Pen Argyl met with the victim, who stated that her roommate — Katherine S. Burke — had physically assaulted her and stole her iPhone around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13, Slate Belt Regional Police said. The victim had visible injuries, police said. A Northampton County Magisterial District Judge issued an arrest warrant, and Burke was taken into custody the following day…
Worker Stole Nearly $10K From Lehigh Valley Food Mart: Slate Belt PD Worker Stole Nearly $10K From Lehigh Valley Food Mart: Slate Belt PD
Worker Stole Nearly $10K From Lehigh Valley Food Mart: Slate Belt PD A 27-year-old woman is accused of stealing nearly $10,000 from a Lehigh Valley food store while working as an employee, authorities said. Julie Teresa Rose Smith stole a total of $9,514 while working at Penn Jersey Food Mart in Pen Argyl between Monday, Nov. 22 and Monday, Dec. 27 of 2021, Slate Belt Regional Police said. Officers received the theft report on Wednesday, Jan. 19 and obtained a warrant for Smith’s arrest the following day. Smith was taken into custody Saturday and charged with felony counts of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, as well as attempted theft…
‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says ‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says
‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says A Pennsylvania pool shop owner was slapped with dozens of charges Tuesday after an investigation found that he had spent years scamming at least 26 customers out of thousands of dollars, the district attorney announced. Roger Kornfeind, of Bethlehem, faces 26 counts each of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, as well as 23 counts of home improvement fraud, Northampton County District Attorney Terence Houck said. Kornfeind — the owner of Hydro Dynamic Pools — has been defrauding customers at locations in Pen Argyl, Northampton County; Slatington, Lehigh County; and Oley, …
‘Bittersweet Occasion:’ Popular Slate Belt Ice Cream Parlor Opening Under New Ownership ‘Bittersweet Occasion:’ Popular Slate Belt Ice Cream Parlor Opening Under New Ownership
‘Bittersweet Occasion:’ Popular Slate Belt Ice Cream Parlor Opening Under New Ownership A popular Northampton County ice cream parlor will soon open under new ownership. Emmy Lou’s Ice Cream Cafe on E. Main Street in Pen Argyl has been sold, owner Emily Beam wrote in a Thursday Facebook post. “It’s a bittersweet occasion, but I’m ready to move on to the next chapter of my life,” Beam wrote. However, unlike several other small business sales and closures, Beam insists the decision wasn’t directly pandemic related. “So many people have asked, so I want to be clear that selling the shop is not a direct result of the pandemic,” Beam said. “The past year or so has definitely sh…
Lehigh Valley Mom Of 2, Home Health Aid Ashley Weaver Dies, 33 Lehigh Valley Mom Of 2, Home Health Aid Ashley Weaver Dies, 33
Lehigh Valley Mom Of 2, Home Health Aid Ashley Weaver Dies, 33 Lehigh Valley mother of two and home health aid Ashley L. Weaver died March 8 at St. Luke’s in Allentown. She was 33. Born in Allentown, Weaver worked as a home health aid, her obituary says. She attended Emmaus High School and spent time living in Pen Argyl, according to her Facebook page. Weaver lived in Coopersburg at the time of her death, her memorial says. She is survived by her parents, Susan and David Geist; step-parents, Jeffrey Funk, Sr. and Wendy Geist; daughters, Madison and Summer Geist; sister, Amanda Doyne, as well as numerous extended family members and close friends. Wea…
Standout PA Wrestler Mikey Racciato, 26, Dead On Christmas Day Standout PA Wrestler Mikey Racciato, 26, Dead On Christmas Day
Standout PA Wrestler Mikey Racciato, 26, Dead On Christmas Day Standout Slate Belt wrestler Michael "Mikey" Racciato died on Christmas Day, at 26 years old. A public walk-through visitation will be Jan. 3, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ruggiero Funeral Home in Pen Argyl.  Racciato was born in Bethlehem and lived in Plainfield Township. He pronounced dead Friday in Northampton County, according to Coroner Zachary Lysek.  The cause and manner of death were not immediately known. Racciato graduated Pen Argyl with a 186-8 record and went on to wrestle on scholarship for University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated in 2017. He was a three-time PIAA Class…