The incident happened along the 5600 block of Schochary Road, on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024, around 10:20 p.m., police said.
John C. Miles allegedly fired two rounds from a .380 handgun at a pickup truck while driving his SUV, striking the bed of the victim's vehicle.
Miles was arrested on Jan. 22, and charged with:
- Felony Aggravated Assault
- Felony Discharge of a Firearm Into an Occupied Structure
- Misdemeanor Simple Assault
- Misdemeanor Terroristic Threats (2 counts)
- Misdemeanor Recklessly Endangering Another Person (2 counts)
No injuries were reported in the shooting.
Miles remains in custody with bail set at $150,000.
The investigation was assisted by the Troop M Forensic Service Unit, Palmerton Police Department, and the Carbon and Lehigh County District Attorneys’ Offices.
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