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Palmer Township, PA

PA Man Arrested After Fire For Inappropriately Touching Teen: Affidavit PA Man Arrested After Fire For Inappropriately Touching Teen: Affidavit
PA Man Arrested After Fire For Inappropriately Touching Teen: Affidavit A Palmer Township man known for hosting foreign exchange students was arrested following a fire at his home and is accused of engaging in inappropriate behavior with high school students, authorities announced Thursday, Nov. 21. Andrew Wolke, 53, is charged with multiple offenses, including: Felony 3: Corruption of Minors – Defendant Age 18 or Above. Felony 3: Unlawful Contact with Minor – Sexual Offenses. Misdemeanor 2: Indecent Assault of a Person Less Than 16 Years of Age. Summary: Harassment – Subjecting Another to Physical Contact. Wolke, who regularly hosted foreign exchange studen…
PA Man Wanted For Rape, Incest May Be In Lehigh Valley: Police PA Man Wanted For Rape, Incest May Be In Lehigh Valley: Police
PA Man Wanted For Rape, Incest May Be In Lehigh Valley: Police Authorities are looking for 38-year-old Benicio Antoin Benifield.  Benifield is wanted in Palmer Township on charges of felony rape, sexual assault of a victim under 13, incest, and multiple related counts, according to the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers.  Court records claim the crimes took place in November 2018.  Investigators believe he may be in or around Macungie or Allentown.  Benifield is described as 5 feet tall and 225 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information should call Palmer Township Police at 610-759-2200 or submit an anonymous tip…
BUSTED: PA Man, 53, Arrested On Felony Meth, Cocaine Distribution Warrant BUSTED: PA Man, 53, Arrested On Felony Meth, Cocaine Distribution Warrant
Busted: PA Man, 53, Arrested On Felony Meth, Cocaine Distribution Warrant A 53-year-old PA man was arrested on a felony warrant charging him with possession and intent to deliver meth and cocaine, authorities announced. Keith Lee Werkheiser, of Forks Township, was arrested around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 by Palmer Township Police on a felony warrant, Forks Township Police said. He was charged with felony drug possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and driving while suspended. The charges stem from a traffic stop near Mavis Discount Tire on Wednesday, May 18, when Werkhei…
Grand Jury Charges Woman With Felony Child Endangerment In Lehigh Valley Shooting Grand Jury Charges Woman With Felony Child Endangerment In Lehigh Valley Shooting
Grand Jury Charges Woman With Felony Child Endangerment In Lehigh Valley Shooting A 40-year-old woman was charged with felony child endangerment and other offenses in connection with a Lehigh Valley shooting, authorities announced. A Northampton County Grand Jury charged Fatimah Scruggs with child endangerment and discharge of a firearm into an occupied structure — both felonies — as well as reckless endangerment, Palmer Township Police said in a release on Friday, Sept. 23. An investigation and examination of found that Scruggs was involved in the December 2020 shooting that occurred on the 100 block of Willow Drive in Palmer Township, police said. Scruggs, of Easton, …
'Kind, Gentle Soul:' Lehigh Valley Native, Devoted Youth Baseball Coach Dies Suddenly At 20 'Kind, Gentle Soul:' Lehigh Valley Native, Devoted Youth Baseball Coach Dies Suddenly At 20
'Kind, Gentle Soul:' Lehigh Valley Native, Devoted Youth Baseball Coach Dies Suddenly At 20 Lehigh Valley native and dedicated youth baseball coach Michael James Leh died unexpectedly at his home in Easton on Friday, August 19. He was 20. Born in Bethlehem, Michael attended Wilson High School, where he graduated in 2020, his obituary says. After high school, Michael worked at Wilson Products in Palmer Township. He loved playing baseball and was a devoted youth coach in the Wilson recreational league, his memorial says. Michael also participated with the Wilson Baseball and Softball Association and the Men’s Adult Baseball League of the Lehigh Valley. The WBSA is saddened a…
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 …
PA Woman Gets 5 To 15 Years In Brutal Stabbing Of 68-Year-Old Mom: DA PA Woman Gets 5 To 15 Years In Brutal Stabbing Of 68-Year-Old Mom: DA
PA Woman Gets 5 To 15 Years In Brutal Stabbing Of 68-Year-Old Mom: DA A Pennsylvania woman who pled guilty to brutally stabbing her 68-year-old mother while her children were home will spend at least five years behind bars, authorities announced on Tuesday, July 12. Victoria Longenbach, 40, was sentenced to between five and 15 years in state prison by Judge John Morganelli, the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office said. Officers responding to the attack on the 2600 block of Northwood Avenue in Palmer Township found her mother suffering from a knife wound to the stomach just before 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, the DA’s office said. Longenbach,…
PA Man Sought For Felony Child Sex Assault, Incest, Rape, Other Charges, Police Say PA Man Sought For Felony Child Sex Assault, Incest, Rape, Other Charges, Police Say
PA Man Sought For Felony Child Sex Assault, Incest, Rape, Other Charges, Police Say Seen him? Authorities are seeking the public’s help locating a man wanted for felony child sex assault, incest, rape, and numerous other charges. A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Benicio Antoin Benifield, 36, who has been charged with aggravated indecent assault of a child, aggravated indecent assault, felony rape under threat of forcible compulsion, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse with a person less than 16, felony indecent assault of a person less than 13, incest, corruption of minors, and other similar offenses, Palmer Township Police said in a release on Friday, June 17…
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…
Deadly Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Route 248 In Northampton County, Police Say Deadly Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Route 248 In Northampton County, Police Say
Deadly Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Route 248 In Northampton County, Police Say A deadly motorcycle crash shut down Route 248 in Northampton County Thursday evening, police said. A motorcycle crashed into the back of another vehicle near the 25th Street Shopping Center in Palmer Township shortly before 7:15 p.m., local police said. Route 248 was closed between Sales Street and Lawnherst Avenue but has since reopened, police said. The crash remained under investigation. Additional details were not released.
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…
Lehigh Valley Couple Welcomes Twins On 'Twosday' Lehigh Valley Couple Welcomes Twins On 'Twosday'
Lehigh Valley Couple Welcomes Twins On 'Twosday' It definitely was a "Twosday" to remember for Lehigh Valley's newest parents. Katie and Ryan, of Palmer Township, welcomed twin girls, Addison and Rylee, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg on Tuesday, 2/22/22, the hospital announced on Facebook. Happy Twos-Day! (2/22/22) Today at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Katie a schoolteacher, who is also a twin, and... Posted by Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 The new mom and teacher is also a twin. "These little bundles of joy can now tout perhaps the most unforgettable birthday," the hospital wrote.…
Drivers Hospitalized As Serious Rollover Crash Shuts Down Route 22 (PHOTOS) Drivers Hospitalized As Serious Rollover Crash Shuts Down Route 22 (PHOTOS)
Drivers Hospitalized As Serious Rollover Crash Shuts Down Route 22 (Photos) A Wednesday morning rollover crash shut down Route 22 in Northampton County and sent both drivers to nearby hospitals, authorities said. A sedan collided with an SUV, which overturned on the overpass above 25th Street at the Wilson and Palmer Township boroughs around 9 a.m., according to LehighValleyLive. One driver had to be extricated from the vehicle, and both were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment of unspecified injuries, the outlet stated citing police officer and fire chief Jim Alercia. Route 22 eastbound was shut down for about an hour and a half between 25th and 13th Streets…
Accused PA Drug Dealer, 23, Rams 2 State Police Cars, Hits Trooper During Chase Accused PA Drug Dealer, 23, Rams 2 State Police Cars, Hits Trooper During Chase
Accused PA Drug Dealer, 23, Rams 2 State Police Cars, Hits Trooper During Chase An accused drug dealer from Pennsylvania was charged after allegedly ramming two state police cars and hitting a trooper during a Monday afternoon chase through Northampton County, authorities said. Taylor McIntyre, of Kunkle Drive in Palmer Township, was alongside a passenger when she fled from state police attempting to arrest her on drug delivery charges around 1:10 p.m., Trooper Nathan Branosky said in a release. During the resulting chase, McIntyre, 23, rammed into two state police vehicles, struck one police trooper, almost hit another trooper and made contact with a third state polic…