Lehigh Valley Native, East Stroudsburg University Grad Dies Suddenly, 35 Lehigh Valley Native, East Stroudsburg University Grad Dies Suddenly, 35
Lehigh Valley Native, East Stroudsburg University Grad Dies Suddenly, 35 Lehigh Valley native and East Stroudsburg University graduate Ryan M. Dugan died unexpectedly on Monday, August 15. He was 35. Ryan was a member of the wrestling team at Notre Dame High School, where he graduated before attending East Stroudsburg University, his obituary says. Ryan continued to participate in sports in college by playing on the club rugby team while earning bachelor’s degrees in both business and economics, according to his memorial. Afterward, Ryan worked as an HVAC technician with his family at Dugan's Heat Pump & Air Conditioning, Inc. Ryan was known for his upbea…
Lehigh Valley Man, 31, Missing For Several Days, Police Say Lehigh Valley Man, 31, Missing For Several Days, Police Say
Lehigh Valley Man, 31, Missing For Several Days, Police Say Police are searching for a 31-year-old man from the Lehigh Valley area who has been missing for several days. Justin A. Little, 31, was last seen at his Easton home on Monday, August 14, police said. Little stands 6 feet tall and weighs about 150 pounds. He drives a black 2008 Ford Crown Victoria sedan with PA registration LSE-9259, according to police. Little makes frequent trips to Easton and Bethlehem, said police, who are concerned for his wellbeing. Anyone with information about Little’s whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.
Famed Princeton University Basketball Coach, Pennsylvania Native Pete Carril Dies At 92 Famed Princeton University Basketball Coach, Pennsylvania Native Pete Carril Dies At 92
Famed Princeton University Basketball Coach, Pennsylvania Native Pete Carril Dies At 92 Pennsylvania native and famed Princeton University basketball coach Pete Carril has died at the age of 92, his family announced. "The Carril family is sad to report that Coach Peter J. Carril passed away peacefully this morning," they said in a statement released by the school on Monday, Aug. 15. "We kindly ask that you please respect our privacy at this time as we process our loss and handle necessary arrangements. More information will be forthcoming in the following days." Carril rose to prominence as the head coach of the Princeton Tigers for 29 years, leading the team to 514 victories…
Suspect Posted Instagram Video Showing Gunpoint Robbery Leading To Arrest, Bethlehem Police Say Suspect Posted Instagram Video Showing Gunpoint Robbery Leading To Arrest, Bethlehem Police Say
Suspect Posted Instagram Video Showing Gunpoint Robbery Leading To Arrest, Bethlehem Police Say One of two suspects in a gunpoint robbery in Bethlehem inadvertently helped police track him down when he recorded and posted a video of the entire ordeal to his personal Instagram page, authorities said. Officers responding to the armed robbery report near N. New St. and Goepp St. were told by the 19-year-old male victim that two men had each just shown gun in their waistbands around 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, Bethlehem Police said. The men allegedly demanded the victim’s sneakers, a wallet, a backpack, and a cellphone and fled on foot before police arrived. A follow-up investigation…
Lehigh Valley Caretaker Steals Gold Coins Worth $55K While Working For Dementia Patient: Report Lehigh Valley Caretaker Steals Gold Coins Worth $55K While Working For Dementia Patient: Report
Lehigh Valley Caretaker Steals Gold Coins Worth $55K While Working For Dementia Patient: Report A Lehigh Valley caretaker is facing several felony charges after allegedly stealing gold coins worth $55,000 while working for a patient who suffers from dementia, LehighValleyLive reports. The fingerprints of Ivette Robles, of Bethlehem, were found on a jewelry box in an upstairs bedroom of an 86-year-old dementia patient she had been caring for in June after 30 ounces of British sovereign coins valued at $55,317 had been stolen from a box near it, the outlet reports citing court papers. Robles, 47, had reportedly been acting suspiciously since she first started providing care for the woma…
ID Sought For Suspect In Lehigh Valley Vandalism Spree (PHOTOS) ID Sought For Suspect In Lehigh Valley Vandalism Spree (PHOTOS)
ID Sought For Suspect In Lehigh Valley Vandalism Spree (Photos) Recognize him? Authorities are attempting to identify a suspect in a vandalism spree in the Lehigh Valley area. The man pictured above is a suspect in a string of vandalism incidents that occurred in the center city of Bethlehem overnight between Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, Bethlehem Police said in a release on Tuesday, August 9. Scroll down to view additional footage of the suspect. -Attempt to identify- Case #2022-029435 and associated reports The City of Bethlehem Police Department is looking to... Posted by Bethlehem Police Department, Bethlehem, PA on Tuesday, August…
Jury Finds Lehigh Valley Man Guilty Of Cyberstalking Government Worker, Ex-GF, Ex-Wife Jury Finds Lehigh Valley Man Guilty Of Cyberstalking Government Worker, Ex-GF, Ex-Wife
Jury Finds Lehigh Valley Man Guilty Of Cyberstalking Government Worker, Ex-GF, Ex-Wife A jury found a Lehigh Valley man guilty of cyberstalking three different victims, including a government worker, his ex-girlfriend, and his ex-wife, authorities announced. A five-day trial in Easton led to a jury finding Anthony Elonis, 39, of Bethlehem, guilty of three separate counts of cyberstalking on Friday, August 5, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Elonis was indicted by a Philadelphia grand jury in July after allegedly cyberstalking three victims between 2018 and 2021, the office said. The victims included a government employee in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Elonis’ forme…
Devoted Lehigh Valley Mom Of 3, Loving Surrogate Dies, 41 Devoted Lehigh Valley Mom Of 3, Loving Surrogate Dies, 41
Devoted Lehigh Valley Mom Of 3, Loving Surrogate Dies, 41 Devoted Lehigh Valley mother and loving surrogate Nicole D. Fahringer died at her home on Monday, July 18. She was 41. Born in Allentown, Nicole graduated from Dieruff High School, her obituary says. Nicole went on to work as a Personal Assistant to the CEO at Globe Scientific in Mahwah before becoming the manager of Ames in Bethlehem. Nicole most recently worked at FMI, Inc. in Catasauqua, her memorial says. A dedicated member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Allentown, Nicole was a competitive gymnast and had been involved with Girl Scout Troop 1008. She also held the coveted r…
SEEN HER? Missing Lehigh Valley Girl Ran Away From Home, Police Say SEEN HER? Missing Lehigh Valley Girl Ran Away From Home, Police Say
Seen HER? Missing Lehigh Valley Girl Ran Away From Home, Police Say Seen her? Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a missing Lehigh Valley girl who ran away from home. Kylie Ridgeway, 16, was reported missing in Bethlehem on Thursday, July 28, police said. Kylie stands 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs about 125 pounds, and has dark hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information about Kylie’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Bethlehem Police Tipline at 610-997-6660, or send an email to bethlehempolice@bethlehem-pa.gov.
Lehigh Valley Man Wielding Handgun Threatens Subway Worker Over Food Order, Police Say Lehigh Valley Man Wielding Handgun Threatens Subway Worker Over Food Order, Police Say
Lehigh Valley Man Wielding Handgun Threatens Subway Worker Over Food Order, Police Say A Lehigh Valley man who allegedly wielded a handgun and threatened a local Subway worker over a food order was arrested and slapped with numerous charges, authorities said. Wayne T. Powell Jr., 23, of Bethlehem, was charged with simple assault, terroristic threats, reckless endangerment, firearms not to be carried without a license, harassment, and disorderly conduct following the incident at the Subway on Broad Street, Bethlehem Police said in a release on Friday, July 8. Officers responding to the disturbance report at the store spoke with the employee, who claimed that a customer — later…
Child Luring Incident Involving 10-Year-Old Under Investigation In Bethlehem: Police Child Luring Incident Involving 10-Year-Old Under Investigation In Bethlehem: Police
Child Luring Incident Involving 10-Year-Old Under Investigation In Bethlehem: Police Know anything? Authorities in Bethlehem are seeking clues about an alleged child luring incident involving a 10-year-old. The child was outside in the Annex — the area behind the Easton Avenue Giant — when a white utility van stopped around 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 3, Bethlehem Township Police said in a release on Friday, July 8. The driver asked the child if he would like to “go into the van.” The child said no and went inside, and the man drove off. The driver is described as a balding white man in his 40s or 50s and was wearing a striped red shirt, police said. Anyone with information or…
Man Charged With Felonies For Showing Stolen Handgun In Public, Fleeing: Bethlehem Police Man Charged With Felonies For Showing Stolen Handgun In Public, Fleeing: Bethlehem Police
Man Charged With Felonies For Showing Stolen Handgun In Public, Fleeing: Bethlehem Police A Lehigh Valley man was arrested after showing off a stolen handgun to a group of people and running from police, authorities said. Quamyr J. Gray, 19, was charged with felony counts of receiving stolen property and firearms not to be carried without a license, as well as resisting arrest and possession of marijuana, Bethlehem Police said in a release on Monday, July 4. Gray, of Bangor, showed a handgun to a group of people on the 200 block of E. North St. around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, police said. Gray then ran from responding officers but was found a short time later on the 700 b…