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'Kind And Generous Soul:' Lehigh Valley Native Evan Modica Dies, 22 'Kind And Generous Soul:' Lehigh Valley Native Evan Modica Dies, 22
'Kind And Generous Soul:' Lehigh Valley Native Evan Modica Dies, 22 Beloved Lehigh Valley native Evan D. Modica died at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono on Thursday, Dec. 15. He was 22. A resident of Plainfield Township, Evan worked as a gasoline attendant at the TA Travel Center in Columbia, NJ, his obituary says. Evan was passionate about all things outdoors, especially fishing, camping, and hunting. He also had a knack for mechanics. Evan is survived by his loving parents, Jennifer (Werbicky) Modica and Michael D. Modica, Jr.; a sister, Mia Modica; paternal grandparents, Michael, Sr. and April Modica; maternal grandmother, Mary Werbicky; and many extend…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Thief Found Dangling, Moaning From PA Power Tower: Reports Thief Found Dangling, Moaning From PA Power Tower: Reports
Thief Found Dangling, Moaning From PA Power Tower: Reports The man found moaning and dangling from a power line tower in Pennsylvania Friday, Nov. 4 was trying to steal wire when he suffered an electric shock so powerful that it threw him from his perch, authorities told various news outlets. The man was cutting 100 feet of wire from the top of a tower that he'd secured himself to in Plainfield Township, when he suffered an arc that traveled across his upper body, throwing him about 20 or 30 feet down the pole, police told WFMZ. Had it not been for the line that the thief used to secure himself, he'd probably be dead, Slate Belt police said. Hunter…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
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…

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by Valerie Musson
News
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…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
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…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Homeowner Attacked, Suspect Nabbed In Broad Daylight Break-In: Slate Belt Police Homeowner Attacked, Suspect Nabbed In Broad Daylight Break-In: Slate Belt Police
Homeowner Attacked, Suspect Nabbed In Broad Daylight Break-In: Slate Belt Police A homeowner was attacked and a suspect arrested following a broad daylight home break-in, authorities in the Slate Belt confirmed. Robert Shane Badua, 35, is accused of breaking into a home on the 500 block of Norman Road in Plainfield Township shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 20, Slate Belt Regional Police said. Badua forced entry through a rear dead-bolted door and damaged the door in the process, police said. Once inside, Badua got into a fight with and injured the homeowner, police said citing surveillance footage. Badua was later taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of h…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Lehigh Valley Power Workers Steal $40K In Copper, Sell At Scrapyards: Police Lehigh Valley Power Workers Steal $40K In Copper, Sell At Scrapyards: Police
Lehigh Valley Power Workers Steal $40K In Copper, Sell At Scrapyards: Police Four workers at a Lehigh Valley electric company worked together for months to steal nearly $40,000 worth of copper from their employer and sell it to two different scrapyards for a massive profit, authorities said. Johnathan R. Schantz, 21; Brent T. Schantz, 21; Joseph R. Redmond, 20; and Christopher A. Kieffer, 36; are accused of stealing the metal from their employer at Advantage Electrical Services in Plainfield Township between June and November of 2021, Slate Belt Regional Police said in a Friday release. A follow-up investigation showed that the four workers had scrapped the copper …

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Northampton County Man, 54, Threatens Neighbor During Property Line Dispute: 'I Will Kill You' Northampton County Man, 54, Threatens Neighbor During Property Line Dispute: 'I Will Kill You'
Northampton County Man, 54, Threatens Neighbor During Property Line Dispute: 'I Will Kill You' A Northampton County man threatened to kill his neighbor during a dispute over property lines, authorities charged. Brian Metz of Plainfield Township is accused of threatening his neighbor during a verbal argument involving property lines, a swale, and wooden boards being moved just before 7 p.m. on Sept. 1, Slate Belt Regional Police said. Metz, 54, allegedly told his neighbor, “I will kill you,” and made other physical threats, police said A follow-up investigation found that Metz did not own any weapons, police said. Metz was charged Sept. 8 with harassment and is scheduled to appear i…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
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…

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by Valerie Musson
Sports
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…

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by Cecilia Levine