Car Thief, Fraudster Extradited To PA From NJ Jail, Cops Say Car Thief, Fraudster Extradited To PA From NJ Jail, Cops Say
Car Thief, Fraudster Extradited To PA From NJ Jail, Cops Say An Easton woman is in the Northampton County jail for a car theft early this year, say Forks Township police.  Authorities said they were called about a stolen Hyundai Santa Fe at 5335 Kesslersville Road on Feb. 29. The victim, a New Jersey resident, also reported fraudulent transactions on a debit card that was left in the vehicle.  Police used surveillance footage from the businesses where the transactions occurred to identify Penny Bellomi as a suspect, authorities said.  A warrant for her arrest was issued in March on charges of theft, receiving stolen property, and…
Bucks Man Charged In Deadly 2022 Drug Overdose: Officials Bucks Man Charged In Deadly 2022 Drug Overdose: Officials
Bucks Man Charged In Deadly 2022 Drug Overdose: Officials A former Springfield resident was arrested this week in connection with a 2022 drug death, said the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.  William R. Wright was taken into custody on Tuesday, June 18 following an "extremely lengthy investigation," said prosecutors in a release.  Authorities say the charges stem from a death at Springfield's Scenic View Apartments nearly two years ago. Wright is accused of multiple felonies including drug delivery resulting in death and possession with intent to deliver, the DA's Office said.  He's being held on a $750,000 bail and has a p…
Allentown Man Robbed Three Shops In One Week, Police Say Allentown Man Robbed Three Shops In One Week, Police Say
Allentown Man Robbed Three Shops In One Week, Police Say A 32-year-old accused of three robberies was arrested by a county Emergency Response Team last week, Allentown police say.   Authorities said Dylan Marks of Allentown is a suspect in three robberies, including:  Union Beverage, 906 Club Avenue, on June 6 Speedway, 702 N. 19th Street, on June 6  Turner Street market, 1401 Turner Street, on June 13 He's charged with three counts each of robbery, theft, and receiving stolen property, plus one count each of resisting arrest and flight to avoid apprehension, police said.  Marks was unable to post his $100,000 bail and …
Woman Stole Thousands From 89-Year-Old's Bank Account, Berks DA Says Woman Stole Thousands From 89-Year-Old's Bank Account, Berks DA Says
Woman Stole Thousands From 89-Year-Old's Bank Account, Berks DA Says A Pennsylvania woman has been arrested for financially exploiting a senior she had the power of attorney over, police said. Mary S. Shealer, 58, is charged with multiple felony counts related to theft, Berks County DA John Adams said. According to forensic auditors, Shealer drew checks totaling $9,600 from the victim's bank account in 2019 and 2020, without the victim's knowledge or consent, Adams said. Authorities were notified of the incidents in August 2021, according to the DA. Shealer surrendered to Berks County detectives on an arrest warrant on Thursday, June 13, the DA's …
Maryland Man Arrested For Killing Dog In Chesco: PA State Police Maryland Man Arrested For Killing Dog In Chesco: PA State Police
Maryland Man Arrested For Killing Dog In Chesco: PA State Police A 21-year-old from Maryland is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, Pennsylvania State Police say.  Troopers said Damien Thiel of Westminster fatally assaulted a family dog in West Nottingham Township on Saturday, June 8. It happened on the 100 block of Pleasant Drive, according to investigators.  He posted 10 percent of his $15,000 bail and has a preliminary hearing set for June 18, court records show. 
Pair Charged In Deadly Shooting In Allentown's Fountain Park: Lehigh DA Pair Charged In Deadly Shooting In Allentown's Fountain Park: Lehigh DA
Pair Charged In Deadly Shooting In Allentown's Fountain Park: Lehigh DA Two men are in police custody in connection with the murder of Angel Martinez-Velez, prosecutors say.  Grelvis Estevez Cabrera and Carlos Nathaniel Landesta-Agramonte are charged with conspiracy to commit criminal homicide and tampering with evidence, according to the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office.  Officials have said Martinez-Velez, 25, was shot to death at the basketball court in Fountain Park last Saturday, June 1.  In a release on Thursday, June 6, the DA's Office said two vehicles were seen fleeing the park: a dark-colored Honda and a white car. Using …