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PA Man Gets 5 Years For Sexually Assaulting Girl He Met On Snapchat: Warren County Prosecutor
A 33-year-old Bethlehem, PA man was sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison on Friday, Sept. 27, after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 16-year-old girl in 2022, authorities said. Garry Bunting was initially charged with human trafficking of a minor, sexual assault, and other offenses in January 2022 after he met up with a 16-year-old girl he talked to on Snapchat, took her from Pennsylvania to New Jersey, and “engaged her in multiple sexual acts,” the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. Bunting also pled guilty to endangering the welfare of a child and attempted enda…
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NJ Women Drugged With Meth-Infused Tequila, Sexually Assaulted By 'Sugar Daddy,' Complaint Says
A newly obtained criminal complaint details how a 40-year-old Pennsylvania man drugged and sexually assaulted six women during their dates from hell at his home. All of the women, including two from New Jersey, met Andrew Gallo, of Levittown, PA on sugardaddymeet.com. Gallo appeared to have followed the exact same playbook, police papers show: He'd brag about his bartending skills then pour them a drink from open bottles and hop in the shower shower. When he got out, he'd give the women a tour of his home, telling them how he rebuilt it after a fire. It was somewhere around this point …
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Lehigh Coroner Seeks Next Of Kin For New Jersey Woman
Officials are looking for the loved ones of a New Jersey woman who died on Friday, July 12. Shirley J. Smith, 77, of Belvidere, broke her right femur in a fall and died from complications at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Her death was ruled an accident. Anyone who can contact her family is asked to call the Coroner's Office at 610-782-3426 or email danielbuglio@lehighcounty.org.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In These NJ, PA Counties
The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings and warned of 60 mph winds across parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Friday, June 14. At 4:15 p.m., the NWS issued the warnings for Sussex and Warren counties in New Jersey, and Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton, in PA. Newton, Washington, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, are also being warned of severe storms. The warnings are in effect through 5 p.m. Temps hit the 90-degree mark late in the afternoon, the NWS said. Storms were expected in the evening hours, a…
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Motorcycle Crash Kills Phillipsburg Area Man: Coroner
A motorcyclist died from his injuries after crashing in Lopatcong Township on Saturday, June 1, according to officials. Samuel K. Aggrey, 39, of Lopatcong, lost control of his motorcycle near Uniontown Road and Fox Farm Road around 7 p.m., said the Lehigh County Coroner's Office in Pennsylvania. Update: 0100 hrs. Route 519 is now open **Happening Now** Route 519 at Fox Farm Road is closed due to a serious motor vehicle accident. Please plan accordingly. Posted by Lopatcong Township Police Department on Saturday, June 1, 2024 He was taken to St. Luke's Univer…
Police & Fire
18-Year-Old Arrested After Shots Fired In Phillipsburg: Prosecutor
An 18-year-old Phillipsburg resident was arrested in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, April 30 and charged with firing gunshots earlier this month, authorities said. On Friday, April 12 at 10:15 p.m., Phillipsburg police responded to the 200 block of Stockton Street on a report of a shooting, Anthony Picione, Acting Warren County Prosecutor, said. While no one was shot, they confirmed a firearm was discharged, Picione said. An investigation identified Javon Singletary as the suspect and he was apprehended in Bethlehem, PA, Picione said. Singletary was charged with unlawful possession of a ha…
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Route 78 Crash: Coroner
A 64-year-old New York driver was killed in a crash on Route 78 in Warren County, New Jersey on Sunday, March 10, authorities said. At 5:43 p.m., Carmen Berretta, of Albany, NY, collided with another vehicle on Route 78 eastbound in Pohatcong Township, the Lehigh County, PA Coroner's Office said. Berretta was taken to St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, PA where he died of his injuries at 10:04 p.m., the coroner's office said. The coroner's office and New Jersey State Police are investigating the crash.
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Pursuit That Ended In School Bus Crash: Cops
A 28-year-old New Jersey man remains hospitalized after police say he shot at multiple vehicles before leading a high-speed pursuit into Pennsylvania that ended in a school bus crash back in Phillipsburg, NJ. Brett M. Wyatt Jr., of Phillipsburg, began the terrifying ordeal around 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, when he fired shots at a parked truck on Uniontown Road in Lopatcong, Warren County Prosecutor James Pfeiffer said. A responding officer found Wyatt’s vehicle, a yellow hatch bag sedan, heading west on Route 57 near the Rt. 519 intersection, the prosecutor said. Wyatt continued west …
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Coroner IDs NJ Man Killed In Route 31 Wreck
A Flemington man succumbed to his injuries after a car accident in Oxford Township on Tuesday, Nov. 21, according to officials. The crash happened on Route 31 near Mechanic Street around 4 p.m. and shut down through traffic on both lanes of the highway, Washington Township police said in a release. Ramesh R. Ramchandani, 82, was taken to St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where he died from multiple blunt force injuries, said the Northampton County Coroner's Office. The manner of death was accidental, authorities added.
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TikToker Says She Relocated From FL To VA For Job Then Was Told She Hadn't Been Hired
A former Rutgers University cheerleader says in a now-viral TikTok video that she uprooted her life to take a job as a cheerleading coach in Virginia and after working for a week, was told she had never been hired. Camryn Spina, whose LinkedIn shows she graduated from Rutgers last year with her master's in global sports business, took to TikTok to share her story. 2021 AWARDS 🛡⚔️📣 Loyal Knight Award Camryn Spina, Knights Cheer - Awarded to one athlete from the entire Spirit Program... Posted by Rutgers University Cheerleading Program on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 Spina said in the Get Rea…
Police & Fire
3rd Member Of 'Hit List' Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners In NJ, NY, PA, Cops Plea
UPDATE: A third member of a burglary ring that targeted Asian-American small business owners in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware has pleaded guilty, authorities confirmed. Kevin Jackson, 57, of Rahway, was part of a second-story crew that the FBI said worked from a hit list of dozens of homes in four states based on “stereotype and opportunity." One of Jackson's associates told detectives that Asians were targeted “because it was believed that the victims kept large sums of currency and jewelry in their residences,” an FBI complaint says. Notes found in the defendants’ cars …
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Member Of 'Hit List' Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners In NJ, NY, PA, DE Cops Plea
UPDATE: A burglar from a crew that targeted Asian and Asian-American small business owners in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware took a deal from the government rather than risk the outcome of a trial, federal authorities said. James Hurt, 47, of New York, was part of a second-story outfit that the FBI said worked from a hit list of dozens of homes in four states based on “stereotype and opportunity." One of Hurt's associates told detectives that Asians were targeted “because it was believed that the victims kept large sums of currency and jewelry in their residences,” an FBI c…
Events
Pete Davidson Adds New Stops To First Stand-Up Tour
Pete Davidson is back, baby. The Staten Island "SNL" alum has booked several more stand-up shows across the U.S. Davidson will be joined by fellow comics Jon Stewart and John Mulaney at some of the events. The trio kicks off the tour Aug. 18 in Florida and will continue to shows in North Carolina, Baltimore, MD; Virginia Beach; Bethlehem, PA; Atlantic City; and Las Vegas. Click here for tickets.
Weather
Twister Touchdown: Tornado Confirmed In This Western NJ Town
Several Lehigh Valley and Delaware River towns had their own real-life "Twister" on Monday, August 7. New Jersey: According to the National Weather Service, a small EF-0 tornado appeared in Holland Township, NJ from 7:37 p.m. to 7:38 p.m. The tornado reached peak winds of 85 mph and had a path length of .52 miles. Wrapping up some of the storm surveys conducted for the severe weather that impacted the area on Monday, here is a... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Thursday, August 10, 2023 The twister started along Reiglesville — Milford Road and caused …
Weather
Tornado May Have Touched Down In These PA, NJ Towns
A tornado may have hit Lehigh Valley and Delaware River towns Monday, Aug. 7. The National Weather Service sent survey teams to evaluate an area west of Milford in New Jersey, as well as areas in eastern Allentown, western Bethlehem, and Hellertown/Coopersburg in Pennsylvania. A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania until 11 PM EDT Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Monday, August 7, 2023 Storm Photos and comments shared by residents show the severity of the damages the strong storms caused: …
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TSA Newark Nabs PA Man Trying To Board Plane With .357 Revolver
A Pennsylvania man was arrested at Newark Airport over the weekend with an unloaded .357-caliber revolver in his carry-on, the TSA said. The Bethlehem, PA traveler was nabbed after the weapon was spotted going through an X-ray scanner at a Terminal C security checkpoint on Sunday, Jan. 29, the Transportation Security Administration’s Lisa Farbstein said. Port Authority police took him into custody. Whenever the TSA catches a traveler with a gun at a checkpoint, the entire lane comes to a standstill until the incident is resolved, Farbstein noted. That can delay – and even prevent – others…
Obituaries
Remembering Temara King: Teacher, Mom Believed Killed By Husband In Jersey City
Tributes are pouring in for Temara Sarafina King, the Jersey City schoolteacher and beloved mother police say was fatally shot by her husband earlier this week. King, 35, was pronounced dead at the hospital after officers found her with several gunshot wounds at a home on the 300 block of Bergen Avenue the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 24, DailyVoice reported. Meanwhile, her husband, Lucas Cooper, 39, was being held in Bethlehem, PA, on charges of murder, weapon possession, and child endangerment. King, a special education teacher for PS No. 5 school in Jersey City, is remembered as being endl…
Police & Fire
Man Kills Wife In Jersey City, Flees To Pennsylvania: Prosecutor
A Jersey City man shot dead his schoolteacher wife and fled to Pennsylvania, authorities believe. Lucas Cooper, 39, is being held in Bethlehem, PA, on charges of murder, weapon possession, and child endangerment, said Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez in a statement Tuesday, Jan. 24. Jersey City police were dispatched to Cooper's home on the 300 block of Bergen Avenue at 7 a.m. on Tuesday for a reported shooting in progress, officials said. There, they found 35-year-old Temara King suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was rushed to the hospital where medical s…
Obituaries
'Beautiful Soul:' Lehigh Valley Native, Beloved Jersey Shore Fisherman Bill Karp Jr. Dies, 41
Lehigh Valley native and beloved Jersey Shore fisherman William “Bill” Bruce Karp, Jr. died at his home on Sunday, Nov. 27 aged 41. Born in Fountain Hill, Bill attended the Saucon Valley School District, where he was a football and track and field letterman before graduating in 1999, his obituary says. He went to Moravian College and has always loved fishing and boating, as well as hunting. He was a big fan of the San Francisco 49ers and Penn State. Bill lived in Hellertown before moving to Point Pleasant, where he lived at the time of his passing, his memorial says. Above all, Bill was k…
Obituaries
'Beautiful Soul:' Bethlehem Native Andrea Dolak Dies After Fearless Colon Cancer Battle, 38
Bethlehem native and Penn State graduate Andrea Marie Dolak died on Thursday, Nov. 10 after a fearless battle with colon cancer. She was 38. Andrea attended Freedom High School, where she participated in the Marching Band and the Fife & DrumCorps and sang in chorus before graduating with the class of 2002, her obituary says. She went on to study rehabilitation and human services at Penn State and earned her bachelor’s degree in 2006. Andrea held a number of different positions during her career including with the Bethlehem Senior Citizens Center, Planned Parenthood, and most recently …
Police & Fire
Former Pennsylvania Officer Charged With Stalking And Harassing Ex-GF
A former Bethlehem police officer has been charged with stalking and harassing another police department employee — someone he used to be in a relationship with, authorities announced. Noah Klingborg, 27, is expected to turn himself into the Bethlehem City Police Department on Tuesday afternoon, Northampton County District Attorney Terry Houck said in a press release. Klingborg, of Bethlehem, is accused of stalking and harassing a civilian employee of the Bethlehem City Police Department that he had a relationship with between December 2021 and ended in June 2022, the release said. Af…
Schools
Teen Charged With Terroristic Threats In Lehigh Valley High School Evacuation:
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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…
Police & Fire
Homeowner Scares Off Men Moments Before Grand Theft Auto, Colonial Regional Police Say
Two men were moments away from stealing a vehicle when a Lehigh Valley homeowner caught them in the act and scared them off, police say. Officers responded to the attempted theft report on the 1800 block of Mark Twain Circle in Bethlehem around 2 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, Colonial Regional Police said. Upon arrival, officers were told that the homeowner confronted two men attempting to steal a vehicle when they ran away. The men were described only as wearing dark clothing but were allegedly seen rummaging through several other unlocked vehicles in the area since the incident, police said. …
Police & Fire
Known Megan's Law Offender Attempts Child Kidnapping At PA Walmart, Police Say
Police are seeking clues on a known Megan’s Law offender who allegedly attempted to abduct a child at a PA Walmart. The man pictured above was seen pulling on a toddler in an attempt to remove them from a shopping cart while the parents were shopping at the Nazareth Pike store in Bethlehem Square Mall on Saturday, Oct. 15, township police said in a press release. The toddler cried to their parents, prompting the man to flee, according to police. A Walmart worker was made aware of the incident, however, the victims apparently left without providing their contact information. A follow-up in…
Obituaries
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Lehigh Valley Native, College Student Destini Czaplinski Dies At 28
Lehigh Valley native and beloved college student Destini Lee Czaplinski of Bethlehem died on Friday, Sept. 30 at the age of 28. Born in Allentown, Destini was currently studying to earn her Medical Billing and Coding certification through Auburn University, her obituary says. Destini also attended Emmaus High School, Salisbury High School, the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, Agora Cyber Charter School, PA Learners Online, Stream Academy, Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs, and Bucks Online, her Facebook page says. Described as generous and loving, Destini was an artist who had a pass…
Obituaries
Passionate Lehigh Valley BBQ Chef, Skilled Ice Hockey Player Dies, 32
Passionate Lehigh Valley barbeque chef and skilled ice hockey player David Allen Orwan, Jr. died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 5. He was 32. Born in Bethlehem, David attended Emmaus High School before graduating from Liberty High School, his obituary says. David worked at Ciao Sandwich Shoppe in Easton and had a passion for barbequing and smoking all types of meats. He was also a skilled ice hockey player and had played on a number of different teams throughout the Lehigh Valley like the LV Comets, Bethlehem Blast, and LV Warriors, according to his memorial. A …
Obituaries
Volunteer Lehigh Valley Firefighter, Devoted Dad Dies, 36
Volunteer Lehigh Valley firefighter and devoted father Eric C. Gubich died at his home in Bethlehem on Wednesday, Sept. 14. He was 36. A graduate of East Stroudsburg University, Eric worked at Samuel Adams Brewery, his obituary says. Eric was also a social member of the Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company, according to his memorial. Eric loved spending his free time hunting, snowboarding, dirt biking, and in nature. He was also a big fan of the Eagles and Phillies. Above all, Eric will be remembered as a dedicated father to his young son, Parker. In addition to his son, Eric leaves behind hi…
Obituaries
Beloved Lehigh Valley Native, Talented Guitarist Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle, 35
Beloved Lehigh Valley native and talented guitarist Jason Ryan Hahn died at his home in Bethlehem on Thursday, Sept. 8 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 35. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, Jason graduated from Liberty High School in 2005, his obituary says. Jason went on to attend the University of New Haven, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in music in 2009. Jason had worked as a manager at Tanczos Beverages in Bethlehem, his memorial says. He was better known for his incredible finger-style guitar skills and played regular shows at Godfrey Daniels Coffee House in Bethle…
Police & Fire
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…
Obituaries
Lehigh Valley Native, Penn State University Graduate Jonathan Yuhas Dies, 40
Lehigh Valley native and Penn State University graduate Jonathan O. Yuhas died on Wednesday, Aug. 24. He was 40. Born in Bethlehem, Jonathan graduated from Southern Lehigh High School in 2000 before earning a Bachelor’s degree in computer science from Penn State University, his obituary says. Jonathan then spent time working at Hobbies & Helie’s International in Coopersburg and had most recently become employed as an IT Quality Supervisor at Synchronous Technology, according to his memorial. Jonathan was a faithful member of St. Joseph Parish in Coopersburg, where he lived at the time…
Police & Fire
Pair Of Bethlehem Girls Reported Missing, Police Say
Seen them? Police are searching for a pair of missing girls from Bethlehem. Kennedy Preti and Maja Madison were reported missing/runaway by Bethlehem Police on Thursday, Aug. 25, the department said. Preti is 5 feet 5 inches tall and about 140 pounds, while Madison is 5 feet 2 inches tall and about 120 pounds, police said. Anyone with information about the girls’ whereabouts is asked to contact the BPD Tipline at 610-997-6660 or send an email to bethlehempolice@bethlehem-pa.gov.
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