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Woman Shatters Ex-Roommate’s Window, Nabs Valuables In Felony Burglary: Slate Belt Police Woman Shatters Ex-Roommate’s Window, Nabs Valuables In Felony Burglary: Slate Belt Police
Woman Shatters Ex-Roommate’s Window, Nabs Valuables In Felony Burglary: Slate Belt Police A 50-year-old woman shattered her ex-roommate’s window and made off with several items before being busted for felony burglary, authorities in the Slate Belt said. Officers responded to a burglary report at 908 Bangor Rd. in Plainfield Township just after 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, Slate Belt Regional Police said. Upon arrival, officers met with the female resident and allegedly saw a broken window, as well as clothing, shoes, and several other items missing. The resident reportedly told officers that a former roommate, Eileen P. Appel, had broken into the home and stolen the items a…
Driver With Warrant Flees After Lehigh Valley Crash: Slate Belt Police Driver With Warrant Flees After Lehigh Valley Crash: Slate Belt Police
Driver With Warrant Flees After Lehigh Valley Crash: Slate Belt Police A driver with an active New Jersey warrant fled from police after getting into a crash in the Lehigh Valley, authorities said. Brandon R. Russ, 38, was involved in a multi-vehicle crash near 56 N. Lehigh Avenue in Wind Gap around 3:40 a.m. on Sunday, July 10, Slate Belt Regional Police said in a release on Monday, July 25. As officers were on their way to the crash scene, Russ drove off, police said. A follow-up investigation found that Russ had an active warrant out of New Jersey. He was arrested around 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 25 and charged with flight to avoid apprehension, obstructi…
Police Seek Clues In Slate Belt Dirt Bike Theft (PHOTOS) Police Seek Clues In Slate Belt Dirt Bike Theft (PHOTOS)
Police Seek Clues In Slate Belt Dirt Bike Theft (Photos) Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying the brazen thief who made off with a dirt bike in the Slate Belt area. The thief — pictured above — was seen on surveillance footage stealing a blue 2005 Yamaha TTR125 dirt bike from 245 Broadway in Wind Gap just after 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, Slate Belt Regional Police said. Scroll down to view additional security camera photos. Posted by Slate Belt Regional Police Department on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Posted by Slate Belt Regional Police Department on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 Posted by Slate Belt Regional Police Departme…
Pedestrian Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Pizza Shop Parking Lot: Slate Belt Police Pedestrian Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Pizza Shop Parking Lot: Slate Belt Police
Pedestrian Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver In Pizza Shop Parking Lot: Slate Belt Police Authorities are seeking clues about a driver who struck a pedestrian in a Lehigh Valley pizza shop parking lot and fled the scene. A white Ford F150 struck the victim in the parking lot of Pen Argyl Pizza at 510 E Main St. and fled the area around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, Slate Belt Regional Police said in a release on Sunday, June 26. The truck had damage to its left rear tail light and several items in the back, police said. Scroll down to view additional photos. Posted by Slate Belt Regional Police Department on Sunday, June 26, 2022 Posted by Slate Belt Regional Police D…
Support Rises For Lehigh Valley Policeman Whose Family Home Was Destroyed In ‘Tragic’ Fire Support Rises For Lehigh Valley Policeman Whose Family Home Was Destroyed In ‘Tragic’ Fire
Support Rises For Lehigh Valley Policeman Whose Family Home Was Destroyed In ‘Tragic’ Fire Support is on the rise for a Lehigh Valley police officer whose family home was destroyed in a tragic fire. The officer — a member of the Freemansburg Police Department — lost his family home following a fire in Plainfield Township around 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, the local volunteer fire company said. While the family and their pets were able to escape safely, the home was severely damaged and is uninhabitable, the department said. Meanwhile, nearly $1,400 had been raised on GoFundMe in just one day for the officer and his family. “The Freemansburg Police Department is asking for donati…
Man Charged With Assault, Terroristic Threats: Slate Belt Police Man Charged With Assault, Terroristic Threats: Slate Belt Police
Man Charged With Assault, Terroristic Threats: Slate Belt Police A 30-year-old man was charged with assault and terroristic threats following an incident in the Slate Belt area, local police said. Officers responding to a home in Plainfield Township found the victim with signs of assault around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, Slate Belt Regional Police said. A follow-up investigation found that the victim had gotten into an argument with Tyler Keith Gold that turned physical before he fled the scene, police said. Gold then “threatened to commit a crime of violence with the intent to terrorize the victim,” according to police. A warrant was issued for Go…
Police Seek ID For Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Driver Police Seek ID For Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Driver
Police Seek ID For Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Driver Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a utility vehicle involved in a hit-and-run crash in the Lehigh Valley. The vehicle — pictured above — slammed into another car near the intersection of N. Broadway and E. West Street just after 12:05 p.m. on Monday, May 23, Slate Belt Regional Police said in a release on Tuesday, June 7. The driver then fled the area. Anyone with information about the driver’s identity is asked to contact Officer Brands of the Slate Belt Regional Police Department at 610-759-8517.
FELONY: Man Busted After Recklessly Riding Stolen Motorcycle, Fleeing, Slate Belt Police Say FELONY: Man Busted After Recklessly Riding Stolen Motorcycle, Fleeing, Slate Belt Police Say
Felony: Man Busted After Recklessly Riding Stolen Motorcycle, Fleeing, Slate Belt Police Say A 26-year-old man was charged with a felony after he recklessly rode a stolen motorcycle and fled the scene, Slate Belt police said. Officers responding to the report of a motorcycle being recklessly driven without a license plate near S. Broadway and Male Road in Wind Gap found the vehicle parked at a stall at the Wind Gap Plaza shortly after 12:40 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, authorities said. A follow-up investigation found that the motorcycle had been stolen, and the driver, identified as Mark L. Rohl, was seen on surveillance footage parking the vehicle, entering the store, exiting, an…
Lehigh Valley Man Charged With Felony Child Endangerment Lehigh Valley Man Charged With Felony Child Endangerment
Lehigh Valley Man Charged With Felony Child Endangerment A Lehigh Valley man was charged with felony child endangerment after assaulting multiple victims, authorities said. Officers responding to the argument on E. Main Street in Pen Argyl found Jared A. Dotter, 33, leaving the scene around 6:55 p.m. on Friday, March 4, Slate Belt Regional Police said in a Monday release. A follow-up investigation found that Dotter had assaulted multiple victims, including children, police said. Dotter was arrested and charged with felony child endangerment, simple assault, and harassment. He was being held in Northampton County Prison on $50,000 bail with a 10…
PA Man Steals Motorcycle During Test Drive, Leaves His Own Truck At Victim’s House: Police PA Man Steals Motorcycle During Test Drive, Leaves His Own Truck At Victim’s House: Police
PA Man Steals Motorcycle During Test Drive, Leaves His Own Truck At Victim’s House: Police A 23-year-old PA man was slapped with several felonies after stealing a motorcycle during a test drive and leaving his own truck in the victim's driveway, authorities said. Louis J. Domenico IV is accused of failing to return after test driving a motorcycle that was for sale at a home on Briar Road in Pen Argyl shortly after 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Domenico left his truck in the victim’s driveway and had been photographed sitting on the motorcycle before the test drive, the victim reportedly told police. Officers confirmed Domenico’s identity through the Pennsylvania Justice Network and …
Northampton County Man Punches Cop In Chest, Tries To Grab TASER During Assault Arrest Northampton County Man Punches Cop In Chest, Tries To Grab TASER During Assault Arrest
Northampton County Man Punches Cop In Chest, Tries To Grab TASER During Assault Arrest A Northampton County man punched a cop in the chest and tried to grab a department-issued TASER device as officers were attempting to place him under arrest for assault, authorities said. Joshua David Cotto, 25, denied that anyone was inside his apartment and was “immediately uncooperative with officers” as they were investigating a domestic violence report on E. Pennsylvania Avenue in Pen Argyl just after 1 a.m. on Oct. 29, Slate Belt Regional Police said. An officer then saw drug paraphernalia in plain sight while standing in Cotto’s doorway and told him that he was being placed under arr…
Lehigh Valley Man Threatens To Shoot Neighbor Setting Fireworks, Police Say Lehigh Valley Man Threatens To Shoot Neighbor Setting Fireworks, Police Say
Lehigh Valley Man Threatens To Shoot Neighbor Setting Fireworks, Police Say A Northampton County man who told officers that he would shoot his neighbor for setting off fireworks has been charged, police said. Paul J. Hitzel, 74, called police to the 2000 block of Delabole Road in Plainfield Township on a complaint of a neighbor setting off fireworks just before 6:30 p.m. Sunday, authorities said. While speaking with officers, Hitzel allegedly stated that if the neighbor continued to set off the fireworks, he would “take them out.” Hitzel further stated to officers, “put it on record; I got a gun,” police said. Hitzel was arrested and charged with terroristic thre…
Police: Felony Child Endangerment Charges For PA Mom, Boyfriend Jailed After Abusing Son, 6 Police: Felony Child Endangerment Charges For PA Mom, Boyfriend Jailed After Abusing Son, 6
Police: Felony Child Endangerment Charges For PA Mom, Boyfriend Jailed After Abusing Son, 6 A Pennsylvania mother and her boyfriend were jailed after they allegedly beat her six-year-old son multiple times using an instrument causing bruises and welts, police said. Nathalia Nunez Gervacio, 24, and Vincent F. Napolitano, 34, were taken into custody April 30 following an investigation by Slate Belt Regional Detectives, who were notified by Northampton County Children and Youth, police said. Gervacio is accused of beating her son numerous times between April 25 and April 28, while Napolitano allegedly abused the boy on April 29, Slate Belt Police said. Both Gervacio and Napolitano a…