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Police Search For Missing Northampton County Juvenile Police Search For Missing Northampton County Juvenile
Police Search For Missing Northampton County Juvenile Police are seeking the public’s help locating a runaway juvenile from Northampton County. Logan Stenger lives in the 3800 block of William Penn Highway in Palmer Township, police said on Thursday, Jan. 26. Stenger stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and has brown hair and brown eyes. No further details were released. Anyone with information on Stenger’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Palmer Township Police Department at (610) 759-2200. Source: Palmer Township Police Department/CrimeWatchPA
Lehigh Valley Dad Allegedly Stabbed By Son Dies 4 Months After Attack Lehigh Valley Dad Allegedly Stabbed By Son Dies 4 Months After Attack
Lehigh Valley Dad Allegedly Stabbed By Son Dies 4 Months After Attack The Northampton County dad who police believe was stabbed by his own son has died, officials say.  Joseph S. Rizzolino of Palmer Township died Monday, Dec. 19 due to complications from stab wounds, said Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio in a statement. The official manner of death is homicide.  Police were called to the Rizzolino home on the 900 block of Mine Lane Road at about 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 27, as Daily Voice previously reported. There, police found the then-60-year-old suffering from multiple stab wounds. His son, 29-year-old Giuseppe "Joey" Rizzolino was arrested the followin…
Vehicle 'Impaled' By Guardrail In Northampton County Crash: Authorities (PHOTOS) Vehicle 'Impaled' By Guardrail In Northampton County Crash: Authorities (PHOTOS)
Vehicle 'Impaled' By Guardrail In Northampton County Crash: Authorities (Photos) A vehicle was “impaled” by a guardrail Thursday morning after it slid off Route 22 in Northampton County due to the icy road conditions, authorities said. (Scroll for photos). The Palmer Municipal Fire Department responded to the crash with the Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company on Route 22 eastbound in Palmer. Crew members said they extricated the drive in about 20 minutes, though the extent of injuries was unclear. “Please keep yourselves and first responders safe, by staying off the roads during inclement weather,” PMFD said. Police issued a similar warning earlier Thursday aft…
Street Racing Driver Nabbed In Head-On Lehigh Valley Crash Faces Felony Charges: Police Street Racing Driver Nabbed In Head-On Lehigh Valley Crash Faces Felony Charges: Police
Street Racing Driver Nabbed In Head-On Lehigh Valley Crash Faces Felony Charges: Police A street racing driver that police say caused a fiery head-on crash in the Lehigh Valley area is facing felony charges. Nyjah A. Golphin, 24, was charged with felony aggravated assault by vehicle, reckless endangerment, racing on highways, and several other motor vehicle offenses, Palmer Township Police said in a release on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The charges stem from a head-on crash near Vanburen Road on Main Street in Palmer Township on Saturday, May 21, police said. Emergency crews responded and found an unconscious man trapped in a vehicle that was on fire. A follow-up investigation and ex…
Deep Sinkholes Cause Indefinite Shutdown Of Lehigh Valley Road, Police Say Deep Sinkholes Cause Indefinite Shutdown Of Lehigh Valley Road, Police Say
Deep Sinkholes Cause Indefinite Shutdown Of Lehigh Valley Road, Police Say Several deep sinkholes and crumbling surfaces have caused an indefinite shutdown of a Lehigh Valley roadway. The sinkholes emerged on Hollo Road west of the Schoeneck Creek bridge in Palmer Township on Thursday, August 4, a release from Lower Nazareth Township said. Authorities have since issued an indefinite shutdown of the roadway citing “crumbling road surfaces, multiple deep sinkholes, and a compromised culvert.” Hollo Road between Vanburen Road in Palmer Township and Prologis Parkway in Lower Nazareth are closed to all traffic, Palmer Township Police said. “We ask travelers to plan …
SEEN HIM? Lehigh Valley Man, 20, Sought For Felony Drug Dealing SEEN HIM? Lehigh Valley Man, 20, Sought For Felony Drug Dealing
Seen HIM? Lehigh Valley Man, 20, Sought For Felony Drug Dealing Seen him? Authorities are seeking the public’s help tracking down a man sought for felony drug dealing in the Lehigh Valley area. A warrant was issued on Tuesday, July 12 for the arrest of Brandon Manuel Vega, 20, with charges of felony possession with intent to deliver, as well as misdemeanor counts of drug and paraphernalia possession, Palmer Township Police said in a release on Tuesday, July 19. Vega may be around the 100 block of Ridgeline Lane in Easton, police said. Vega should not be approached, police said. Anyone with information about Vega’s whereabouts is asked to contact Palme…
Disgruntled Lehigh Valley Ex Warehouse Worker Hits Brother With Car, Flees, Police Say Disgruntled Lehigh Valley Ex Warehouse Worker Hits Brother With Car, Flees, Police Say
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 …
Fugitive Nabbed On Drug Distribution Charges By PA State Police Fugitive Nabbed On Drug Distribution Charges By PA State Police
Fugitive Nabbed On Drug Distribution Charges By PA State Police A Pennsylvania man wanted on felony drug charges has been arrested by state police, authorities confirmed. Ryan M. Dunwell, 33, of Palmer Township, was initially charged on a warrant with felony counts of possession with intent to deliver and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as possession of paraphernalia and intentional possession of drugs by a person not registered, DailyVoice.com reported. Dunwell, of Palmer Township, was taken into custody by state police around 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, May 29. He was being held at the Palmer Township Police Department. The investigation…
SEEN HIM? Man Wanted For Felony Aggravated Assault Near Lehigh Valley Dollar Store SEEN HIM? Man Wanted For Felony Aggravated Assault Near Lehigh Valley Dollar Store
Seen HIM? Man Wanted For Felony Aggravated Assault Near Lehigh Valley Dollar Store Seen him? Police are seeking the public’s help locating a man wanted for a felony aggravated assault near a Lehigh Valley dollar store. A warrant has been issued for the arrest with full extradition of Luis Bryan Jimenez-Rivera, 29, with charges for felony aggravated assault, simple assault, and two misdemeanor counts of reckless endangerment, Palmer Township Police said in a release on Thursday, May 26. The incident took place at 821 S. 25th St. near Dollar Zone in Easton, police said. Jimenez-Rivera is a Hispanic male with brown eyes and brown hair, authorities said. He stands 5 feet 8 i…
SEEN HIM? Lehigh Valley Man Wanted On Felony Drug Charges SEEN HIM? Lehigh Valley Man Wanted On Felony Drug Charges
Seen HIM? Lehigh Valley Man Wanted On Felony Drug Charges Seen him? Police are seeking the public’s help locating a Lehigh Valley man wanted on felony drug charges. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Ryan M. Dunwell, 33, of Palmer Township, local police said in a release on Monday, May 9. Dunwell was charged with felony counts of possession with intent to deliver and criminal use of a communication facility, as well as possession of paraphernalia and intentional possession of drugs by a person not registered on Monday, March 28, police said. Anyone who makes contact with Dunwell is asked to call 911 and report his location. Those with i…
Police Seek Clues As Lehigh Valley Witness Reports Seeing Man Shove Victim In Car, Drive Away Police Seek Clues As Lehigh Valley Witness Reports Seeing Man Shove Victim In Car, Drive Away
Police Seek Clues As Lehigh Valley Witness Reports Seeing Man Shove Victim In Car, Drive Away Police are seeking clues after a witness reported seeing a man shove another person into a vehicle and drive off in the Lehigh Valley area earlier this week. Officers responding to the disturbance report near the intersection of Lower Way and Clover Hollow Road in Palmer Township were told by the witness that a Black man driving a black Dodge with New Jersey plates shoved someone into the car and drove away just after 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, local police said in a release. The witness was unable to give a description of the alleged victim, and officers couldn’t find the suspect vehicle or any p…
Video Shows Suspects Moments Before Lehigh Valley Property Destruction, Police Say Video Shows Suspects Moments Before Lehigh Valley Property Destruction, Police Say
Video Shows Suspects Moments Before Lehigh Valley Property Destruction, Police Say Several criminal mischief suspects were caught on surveillance footage moments before they allegedly damaged property in a Lehigh Valley housing development, authorities said. The 32-second clip shows the suspects driving through a Palmer Township development, exiting an SUV with its back hatch open, and approaching a building, local police said Monday. The suspects were involved in “acts of mischief where some residential property damage was reported,” police said. “Township Police remind you that if you hear of see something, report it to 911 immediately,” the department said. Scroll d…
Trapped Victims Hospitalized In Brutal Lehigh Valley Car Wreck Trapped Victims Hospitalized In Brutal Lehigh Valley Car Wreck
Trapped Victims Hospitalized In Brutal Lehigh Valley Car Wreck At least two people were hospitalized with severe injuries following a Sunday night car wreck in the Lehigh Valley area, authorities said. Two vehicles collided “shortly after a cold rain began to fall” on the 3000 block of William Penn Highway, the Palmer Municipal Fire Department said. Several trapped occupants were rescued and taken to nearby hospitals for treatment of severe injuries, the fire department said. Shortly after a cold rain began to fall Sunday night, PMFD was dispatched to an accident on the 3000 block of William... Posted by Palmer Municipal Fire Department on Sunday…
‘Be Vigilant:’ Video Shows Brazen Suspect In String Of Northampton County Car Break-Ins ‘Be Vigilant:’ Video Shows Brazen Suspect In String Of Northampton County Car Break-Ins
‘Be Vigilant:’ Video Shows Brazen Suspect In String Of Northampton County Car Break-Ins A suspect was caught on video brazenly attempting to break into cars in Northampton County before dawn Thursday. A RING surveillance video shows the suspect trying to enter vehicles near the Swanson - Old Nazareth Road area of Palmer Township around 3 a.m., police said. “Cooler temperatures don’t stop criminals from roaming our neighborhoods,” Palmer Township Police said. “Be vigilant and don’t let your guard down. LOCK your vehicle doors and REMOVE all valuables.” Scroll down to view the full video clip. 10-21-21 - Theft Awareness Cooler temperatures doesn’t stop criminals from roa…
Police Seek ID For Getaway Van In Northampton County Daytime Burglary Police Seek ID For Getaway Van In Northampton County Daytime Burglary
Police Seek ID For Getaway Van In Northampton County Daytime Burglary Police are seeking the public’s help identifying the getaway van in a Northampton County robbery. The utility van pictured above was involved in a daytime burglary in Palmer Township over the weekend, local police said. The van is white and has its rear passenger side window missing with a plastic covering, police said. Anyone with information about the vehicle is asked to contact Palmer Township Police. “We are asking our [residents] to be vigil, be sure to secure your house day and night, and report immediately if you see a van matching the description,” police said. Our Officers …
SEEN HIM? Police Seek Northampton County Man Accused Of Felony Forgery, Identity Theft SEEN HIM? Police Seek Northampton County Man Accused Of Felony Forgery, Identity Theft
Seen HIM? Police Seek Northampton County Man Accused Of Felony Forgery, Identity Theft Police in Northampton County are seeking the public’s help locating a man accused of felony forgery and identity theft. A warrant was issued Thursday for the arrest of Edward Reyes, 33, with felony charges for forgery, identity theft, access device fraud and unlawful use of a computer, Palmer Township Police said. Reyes also faces misdemeanor charges for theft by unlawful taking and possession of an access device known to be counterfeit or altered, police said. The alleged crimes occurred at Cloud City Games on Park Avenue in Easton, police said. Anyone with information about Reyes’ locat…
SEEN HIM? Police Seek Northampton Man, 27, Accused Of Felony Strangulation, Aggravated Assault SEEN HIM? Police Seek Northampton Man, 27, Accused Of Felony Strangulation, Aggravated Assault
Seen HIM? Police Seek Northampton Man, 27, Accused Of Felony Strangulation, Aggravated Assault UPDATE: McGary has been apprehended, authorities said. ------------------------------------------ Police in Northampton County are seeking the public’s help locating a man accused of felony strangulation, aggravated assault and several other offenses. A warrant was been issued Monday for the arrest of Patrick Robert McGary Jr., 27, who has been charged with felony strangulation as well as misdemeanor offenses of terroristic threats, simple assault, false imprisonment and harassment, according to the Palmer Township Police Department. The charges stem from an alleged incident that occurred…
‘Almost Nightly:’ Police Seek Clues In Repeated Vandalism Of Northampton County Park Restroom ‘Almost Nightly:’ Police Seek Clues In Repeated Vandalism Of Northampton County Park Restroom
‘Almost Nightly:’ Police Seek Clues In Repeated Vandalism Of Northampton County Park Restroom Police are seeking the public’s help tracking down the vandal who they said targets a Northampton County park restroom “almost nightly.” A “rash” of vandalism has been reported at the recently opened restrooms of LaBarre Park in Palmer Township, authorities said. “Almost nightly these restrooms have been vandalized and then require daily repairs by your Palmer Township Public Works Department,” local police said. Anyone with information about these incidents or other suspicious park activity is asked to contact the police department at (610) 759-2200. All reports can remain anonymous. Sou…