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Family Fears Missing PA Teen Spotted In NJ, Wawa Possibly Sex Trafficked
A 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl vanished after slipping out of a bathroom window at home—and her family fears she may have fallen into the hands of traffickers.
Authorities are urgently searching for Enci Wu, who goes by the name Aubrey, last seen in New Jersey and at a Wawa in Whitehall Township, officials announced.
Wu, of Palmer Township, Easton, was reported missing on Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, after police responded to her home on the 2600 block of Stephens Street for a welfare check, according to the Palmer Township Police Department.
Her family says she has now been missing for 39 days…
Shannan Schwartzinger, NJ 'Kona Ice Lady,' Dies Suddenly At 46
Shannan Schwartzinger, who for years served up ices to everyone in the community, died on Thursday, Feb. 6, at the age of 46, according to her obituary from the Morello Funeral Home.
A Palmer Township resident, Schwartzinger was born in Morristown and grew up in Long Valley, graduating from West Morris Central High School, where she played lacrosse and field hockey, her obituary reads.
Schwartzinger ran her own Kona Ice Truck in Easton, keeping people cool during the summer. She was also a diehard New York Giants fan who enjoyed watching sunsets, listening to music and playing with the fami…
Palmer Police ID Motorcyclist Killed In Route 22 Wreck
Authorities have named the motorcyclist who died after crashing on Route 22 on Wednesday, Feb. 8 in Palmer Township.
David Walton, 59, was heading east on the highway when he came across traffic congestion related to a separate accident around 4 p.m., township police said.
He lost control of his 2008 Harley Davidson and skidded across the road until crashing into a box truck, according to police. The bike came to rest under a separate car.
Walton, of Phillipsburg, New Jersey, was severely injured and taken to St. Luke's Hospital - Anderson Campus, where he died, poli…
Driver Dies After Palmer Township Crash, Coroner Says
One driver died from his injuries after a crash in Palmer Township on Tuesday evening, Jan. 30, officials say.
Joseph R. Hoagland, 68, suffered a medical emergency that led to a wreck in the parking lot of the William Penn Highway Weis, said the Northampton County Coroner's Office.
Hoagland, of Wilson Borough, was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital - Anderson Campus where he passed from blunt force chest injuries on Wednesday, Jan. 31, authorities said. His death was ruled accidental.
According to his Facebook, Hoagland was from Phillipsburg, New Jersey, and attended Phill…
Busted: PA Man, 53, Arrested On Felony Meth, Cocaine Distribution Warrant
A 53-year-old PA man was arrested on a felony warrant charging him with possession and intent to deliver meth and cocaine, authorities announced.
Keith Lee Werkheiser, of Forks Township, was arrested around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 by Palmer Township Police on a felony warrant, Forks Township Police said.
He was charged with felony drug possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and driving while suspended.
The charges stem from a traffic stop near Mavis Discount Tire on Wednesday, May 18, when Werkhei…
Disgruntled Lehigh Valley Ex Warehouse Worker Hits Brother With Car, Flees, Police Say
A disgruntled Lehigh Valley former warehouse worker was charged with a felony after intentionally his brother with his car while dropping him off for work at the same location, authorities said.
James Alan Mathews, 55, was charged with felony aggravated assault by vehicle, simple assault, terroristic threats, defiant trespass, fleeing, and reckless driving, Palmer Township Police said.
Mathews — who was terminated from Majestic Athletics last year — was dropping his brother off at the warehouse when he sped through the parking lot and intentionally struck him out of anger toward management …
Phillipsburg Native, Easton High School Graduate Nicolas Makkas Dies At Age 20
Phillipsburg native and Easton High School graduate Nicolas Charles “Nino” Makkas died July 20 at his home in Palmer Township. He was 20.
Born in Phillipsburg, Makkas graduated from Easton High School in 2018, his obituary says.
Makkas had a passion for dirt bikes, motorcycles and fast cars and had an overall love of life itself, his memorial says.
Makkas is survived by his parents, Nick P. Makkas and Denise (Kolb) Makkas; his best friend and brother forever, Demitri; his sisters, Marisa and Gabriella; grandparents, Gus Makkas and Marie Jones; aunts, Maria Makkas and Michele Andre; uncles,…
Accused PA Drug Dealer, 23, Rams 2 State Police Cars, Hits Trooper During Chase
An accused drug dealer from Pennsylvania was charged after allegedly ramming two state police cars and hitting a trooper during a Monday afternoon chase through Northampton County, authorities said.
Taylor McIntyre, of Kunkle Drive in Palmer Township, was alongside a passenger when she fled from state police attempting to arrest her on drug delivery charges around 1:10 p.m., Trooper Nathan Branosky said in a release.
During the resulting chase, McIntyre, 23, rammed into two state police vehicles, struck one police trooper, almost hit another trooper and made contact with a third state polic…
