Third Suspect Arrested In Deadly Shooting Of Teens In Easton, DA Says Third Suspect Arrested In Deadly Shooting Of Teens In Easton, DA Says
Third Suspect Arrested In Deadly Shooting Of Teens In Easton, DA Says A third suspect was arrested and charged in the double-fatal shooting of two teens in Easton, authorities said. Giovani Cagle, 20, was taken into custody at a home on Fox Street in Phillipsburg just after 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 12 and charged with two counts each of criminal homicide, conspiracy to commit criminal homicide, and attempted criminal homicide, Northampton County District Attorney Terry Houck said. Cagle, of Easton, was also charged with six counts of reckless endangerment and various weapons offenses, Houck said. Cagle was identified as a suspect in the homicide of D’And…
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…
PA Man Admits Traveling To NJ For What He Thought Was Sex With 14-Year-Old PA Man Admits Traveling To NJ For What He Thought Was Sex With 14-Year-Old
PA Man Admits Traveling To NJ For What He Thought Was Sex With 14-Year-Old A Pennsylvania man admitted traveling to New Jersey for what he thought would be sex with a 14-year-old partner, federal authorities said. Quentin Anthony Blount, 29, of Easton, was one of a dozen men nabbed in an undercover roundup of accused predators who investigators said trolled social media for what would be the statutory rape of underage girls and boys. He took a deal from the government rather than risk trial, pleading guilty on Thursday to traveling with the intent to engage in sex. Blount, like the other defendants, virtually hooked up with what he thought was an underage teen af…
Man Wanted For Easton Robbery, 20, Has Long History Of Violent Criminal Charges Man Wanted For Easton Robbery, 20, Has Long History Of Violent Criminal Charges
Man Wanted For Easton Robbery, 20, Has Long History Of Violent Criminal Charges A 20-year-old man police say committed a strong-armed robbery in Easton has racked up a laundry list of former criminal charges ranging from car break-ins to gunpoint robberies. Elijah Whittingham was identified as the suspect and remains at large following a robbery on the 100 block of S. 15th Street around 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, WFMZ reports citing local police. But he’s no stranger to the criminal justice system — in June of 2021, Whittingham was accused of wielding a handgun and demanding cash from employees at the Express Mini Market on Butler Street in Easton, DailyVoice.…
Devoted Lehigh Valley Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Devoted Lehigh Valley Dad Dies Suddenly, 33
Devoted Lehigh Valley Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Devoted father Justin David Sykes died unexpectedly at his Lehigh Valley home on Friday, June 3. He was 33. Born in Morristown, Justin grew up in Wilson, where he graduated from Wilson Area High School in 2007, his obituary says. Justin had previously worked as an experienced pipe fitter with Worth & Company in Pipersville, according to his memorial. Known for his one-of-a-kind wit and sense of humor, Justin was always bringing happiness to those around him. Above all, Justin was a devoted father and loved spending time with his three children, Noah, Levi, and Sydney. In addition to …
SEEN HIM? Man Wanted For Assaulting Ex-GF After Breaking Into Her PA Apartment, Police Say SEEN HIM? Man Wanted For Assaulting Ex-GF After Breaking Into Her PA Apartment, Police Say
Seen HIM? Man Wanted For Assaulting Ex-GF After Breaking Into Her PA Apartment, Police Say Seen him? Authorities are seeking the public’s help tracking down a man they say broke into his ex-girlfriend’s Pennsylvania apartment, assaulted her, and threatened to kill her. Aaron Jackson, 30, has been charged with felony aggravated assault, felony burglary, and misdemeanor simple assault, Wilson Borough Police said in a release on Tuesday, June 7. Jackson — whose address is not known — is accused of forcing his way into a former girlfriend’s apartment on Butler Street in Wilson, Northampton County, before assaulting her around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, police said. The 25-year-old…
‘I Won’t Be Manipulated:’ PA Native Writes Chilling Social Media Post Before Sudden Death At 32 ‘I Won’t Be Manipulated:’ PA Native Writes Chilling Social Media Post Before Sudden Death At 32
‘I Won’t Be Manipulated:’ PA Native Writes Chilling Social Media Post Before Sudden Death At 32 A Pennsylvania native left a chilling message on social media before his unexpected death at the age of 32. James J. Haburn, of Easton, died alongside his faithful dog, “Scamp,” on Monday, May 16, his obituary says. James was the son of James Haburn and Andrea Gibson, his memorial says. A total of $3,100 had been raised on GoFundMe as of Thursday, May 26 for James’ funeral expenses, describing his death as an “unexpected tragedy.” “He was an awesome person and would do anything for anyone,” reads the campaign, launched by Flo Mullings.  “He was the most dependable person you could c…
Driver Dies After Suffering Medical Episode, Hitting Utility Poles In Lehigh Valley, Police Say Driver Dies After Suffering Medical Episode, Hitting Utility Poles In Lehigh Valley, Police Say
Driver Dies After Suffering Medical Episode, Hitting Utility Poles In Lehigh Valley, Police Say A 71-year-old driver died after suffering a medical emergency and crashing into two utility poles in the Lehigh Valley, authorities said. Richard Hetzel was behind the wheel of a gray Ford pickup truck towing a landscaping trailer loaded with dirt and grass sod heading east on William Penn Highway when he suffered a medical episode and went unconscious just after 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, Bethlehem Township Police Chief Gregory J. Gottschall told DailyVoice.com. Hetzel, of Easton, veered to the left near the intersection with Sheridan Drive before crossing over the west bound lane and…
Lehigh Valley Native, Environmental Technician Dies Suddenly, 36 Lehigh Valley Native, Environmental Technician Dies Suddenly, 36
Lehigh Valley Native, Environmental Technician Dies Suddenly, 36 Beloved Lehigh Valley native and environmental technician Dwight C. Fisher died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 28. He was 36. Born in Easton, Dwight graduated from Bangor High School, his obituary says. Dwight worked as an environmental technician for JMT Industrial & Environmental Contracting Services in Forks Township, according to his memorial. A member of the Wells Hunting Camp, Dwight was known for his love of all things outdoors, including hunting and fishing, as well as Motocross racing. Above all, Dwight is remembered for his genuine personality and ability to put a smile on …
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Lehigh Valley Native Dies Suddenly, 31 ‘Beautiful Soul:’ Lehigh Valley Native Dies Suddenly, 31
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Lehigh Valley Native Dies Suddenly, 31 Beloved Lehigh Valley native and Northampton High School graduate Kevin Scott Benton, Jr. died unexpectedly on Monday, March 28. He was 31. Born and raised in Easton, Kevin graduated from Northampton Area High School in 2011, his obituary says. Kevin was known for his love of football. He was a regular sideline fan at the Easton/Phillipsburg Thanksgiving game. Above all, Kevin was remembered as a “beautiful soul” with a friendly attitude toward all of those around him. “A beautiful soul has gone back to heaven,” reads a tribute on Kevin’s memorial. “Kevin always had a smile, a fist bump…
Lehigh Valley Home Struck By Gunfire, Pair Seen Bolting, Police Say Lehigh Valley Home Struck By Gunfire, Pair Seen Bolting, Police Say
Lehigh Valley Home Struck By Gunfire, Pair Seen Bolting, Police Say Police are seeking clues after a Lehigh Valley home was struck by gunfire over the weekend. Officers responded to the intersection of North 8th Street and Spring Garden Street in Easton just after 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, May 1, Easton Det. Benjamin Mastrofilippo said in a release. A follow-up investigation confirmed evidence of gunfire into a resident on the Unit Block of North 8th Street, Mastrofilippo said. Two people were seen running from the scene heading north on 8th Street past Bushkill Street, authorities said. One was wearing a light-colored hoodie and the other was wearing a dark-c…
Police Seek ID For Wallet Thieves Who Spent More Than $1,000 At Lehigh Valley Target Police Seek ID For Wallet Thieves Who Spent More Than $1,000 At Lehigh Valley Target
Police Seek ID For Wallet Thieves Who Spent More Than $1,000 At Lehigh Valley Target Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two men they say stole a woman’s wallet and fraudulently spent more than $1,000 at a Lehigh Valley Target store. The men — pictured above — stole a wallet from a woman shopping at Sam’s Club on Easton-Nazareth Highway on Sunday, April 3, the Colonial Regional Police Department said. The men were then seen on surveillance footage exiting Target on Dryland Way in Easton after spending more than $1,000 on the victim’s credit card, police said. Anyone with information about the suspects’ identities is asked to contact Colonial Regional Police at…