Allentown Man Busted With 17K Fentanyl Pills Following Traffic Stop: Police Allentown Man Busted With 17K Fentanyl Pills Following Traffic Stop: Police
Allentown Man Busted With 17K Fentanyl Pills Following Traffic Stop: Police A 65-year-old Allentown man was arrested and charged with dealing fentanyl after initially being pulled over for making an improper U-turn in Guttenberg on Tuesday, July 22, authorities said. At 12:17 p.m., detectives observed the white 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross make the improper turn in the middle of an intersection and initiated a motor vehicle stop, Guttenberg police said. Luis Valerio-Vargas told police he worked in plumbing and construction and was picking up a person to take him to a job site in West New York, police said. As part of its investigation, detectives a K-9 from the No…
Man Dies After Riding Lawn Mower Goes Over Retaining Wall In Pennsylvania Man Dies After Riding Lawn Mower Goes Over Retaining Wall In Pennsylvania
Man Dies After Riding Lawn Mower Goes Over Retaining Wall In Pennsylvania A man has died two days after the riding lawn mower he was operating went over a retaining wall while he was cutting grass at a property in Pennsylvania, authorities announced Friday, July 24.  Jeffrey Brobst, 69, of the 1300 block of Hawk Mountain Road in Albany Township, was mowing grass at a property in the 100 block of Hecktown Road, Maidencreek Township, when the crash happened at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel said.  Investigators determined Brobst was operating a riding lawn mower when it went over a retaining wall, a…
Philadelphia Murder Suspect Captured During Traffic Stop In Lebanon: Police Philadelphia Murder Suspect Captured During Traffic Stop In Lebanon: Police
Philadelphia Murder Suspect Captured During Traffic Stop In Lebanon: Police A Philadelphia man wanted in connection with a deadly South Philadelphia shooting that claimed the life of a 31-year-old man has been arrested in Lebanon, authorities announced Friday, July 24. Dennis Patton, 42, was taken into custody at approximately 1:30 a.m. during a traffic stop near North 5th and Willow streets in Lebanon City, according to Lebanon City Police. Officers learned Patton had an active homicide arrest warrant issued by the Philadelphia Police Department and took him into custody without incident, police said. Patton had been sought in connection with the fatal shooting o…
25-Year-Old Man Shoots Himself In Car At Pennsylvania Hospital, Sparks PSP Investigation 25-Year-Old Man Shoots Himself In Car At Pennsylvania Hospital, Sparks PSP Investigation
25-Year-Old Man Shoots Himself In Car At Pennsylvania Hospital, Sparks PSP Investigation A 25-year-old man has been hospitalized after he attempted suicide in a vehicle parked at Norristown State Hospital in Montgomery County on Friday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.  Troopers from the Skippack station were called to the hospital at approximately 7:40 a.m. on Friday, July 24, after receiving a report of a person inside a vehicle with a possible gunshot wound to the head and a weapon visible inside, police said.  The man had attempted suicide while parked in the lot outside Building 12 at Norristown State Hospital, police said.  Hospital security personn…
1 Airlifted After Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Both Sides Of US-11/15 In PA 1 Airlifted After Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Both Sides Of US-11/15 In PA
1 Airlifted After Multi-Vehicle Crash Shuts Down Both Sides Of US-11/15 In PA A person was airlifted and another was taken to a hospital by ambulance after a multi-vehicle crash shut down both directions of US-11/15 on Friday morning, July 24. Emergency crews were dispatched to the crash near the Route 34 interchange  in Perry County around 8:50 a.m., according to 511PA. Both the northbound and southbound lanes of US-11/15 were closed in the area while troopers conducted a crash reconstruction investigation, authorities said. The closure is expected to last for several hours. The southbound lanes are closed between Sunbury Street and Lovers Lane because of the …
Father, Son Charged After Explosive Device Thrown Near Pennsylvania Polling Site: Prosecutors Father, Son Charged After Explosive Device Thrown Near Pennsylvania Polling Site: Prosecutors
Father, Son Charged After Explosive Device Thrown Near Pennsylvania Polling Site: Prosecutors A father and son have been charged after investigators say an explosive device was thrown from a moving pickup truck near a church serving as a polling location on Election Day, authorities announced on Thursday, July 23. Jack Pletz, 24, and Matthew David Pletz, 56, both of Catasauqua are accused in the incident that unfolded around 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 19, near Salem United Church of Christ on the 600 block of 3rd Street, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan, Pennsylvania State Police Troop M, and Catasauqua police.  No one was injured, and officials said vo…
Teen Admits Role In Massive 6-Alarm Fire That Destroyed Allentown Buildings (UPDATE) Teen Admits Role In Massive 6-Alarm Fire That Destroyed Allentown Buildings (UPDATE)
Teen Admits Role In Massive 6-Alarm Fire That Destroyed Allentown Buildings (Update) A 15-year-old admitted Wednesday, July 22, to setting the massive six-alarm fire that tore through a commercial building, destroyed multiple properties and vehicles, forced residents from their homes, and knocked out power to thousands in Allentown the previous month. The juvenile admitted to charges of arson and causing a catastrophe during a hearing before Judge James T. Anthony, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan. The teen will be held in a juvenile treatment facility that specializes in treating fire setters. Restitution has not yet been determined. The fire …
Convicted Felon Busted With 15 Guns, $37K Cash, Pounds Of Drugs In PA Raid: Prosecutors Convicted Felon Busted With 15 Guns, $37K Cash, Pounds Of Drugs In PA Raid: Prosecutors
Convicted Felon Busted With 15 Guns, $37K Cash, Pounds Of Drugs In PA Raid: Prosecutors A convicted felon was arrested after investigators seized 15 firearms, thousands of dollars in suspected drug proceeds, and large quantities of marijuana and cocaine during a raid at a Pennsylvania home, prosecutors announced Thursday, July 23. Adalberto Acevedo Jr., 39, of the 75 Overlook Drive, was charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and persons not to possess firearms, Berks County District Attorney John T. Adams said. The search warrant was executed Wednesday, July 22, by the Berks…
Beach Boys Summer Tour Paused — PA Shows Up In The Air Beach Boys Summer Tour Paused — PA Shows Up In The Air
Beach Boys Summer Tour Paused — PA Shows Up In The Air A “Beach Boys” tour fronted by Mike Love has called off several shows across the northeast this summer. Love, 85, has been leading the Beach Boys tour since March, though he is the only original member of the band involved in the performances, according to Rolling Stone. But on Wednesday, July 22, Love announced that all concerts until Sept. 24 had been temporarily postponed. The affected shows include: Friday, July 24 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY Saturday, July 25 at American Music Theatre in Lancaster, PA Sunday, July 26 at Univest Performance Center in Quakertown, …
Mom ID'd After Fatal 2 Vehicle Crash In Pennsylvania: Coroner Mom ID'd After Fatal 2 Vehicle Crash In Pennsylvania: Coroner
Mom ID'd After Fatal 2 Vehicle Crash In Pennsylvania: Coroner A New York native living in the Lehigh Valley has been identified as the woman killed in a crash that police say was caused by a driver who sped through a stop sign before fleeing the scene in Allentown. Kandi Jo Heller, 44, of Slatington, died from blunt force injuries after the Chevrolet Suburban driven by Kevin Abdiel Santiago allegedly ran a stop sign and struck the Mercedes-Benz she was driving at the intersection of North Sixth and Cedar streets at approximately 1:06 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, according to Pennsylvania State Police and Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. The impact s…
Bucks County Man Killed In Route 563 Crash In Washington Township: NJSP Bucks County Man Killed In Route 563 Crash In Washington Township: NJSP
Bucks County Man Killed In Route 563 Crash In Washington Township: Njsp A 22-year-old Bensalem man was killed in a crash in Burlington County on Wednesday, July 22, authorities said. At 11:52 p.m., Kyle Thompson was operating a Chevrolet passenger vehicle in Washington Township when he lost control, ran off the roadway to the right, struck multiple trees and overturned, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Thompson was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. The crash remains under investigation, Postorino said.
Driver Slapped With 31 Felony Charges After Car Crashes Into Home: PA State Police Driver Slapped With 31 Felony Charges After Car Crashes Into Home: PA State Police
Driver Slapped With 31 Felony Charges After Car Crashes Into Home: PA State Police The driver who police say sped through a stop sign, slammed into another vehicle, and sent it crashing into an Allentown home before running from the scene has been slapped with 31 felony charges, Pennsylvania State Police announced Thursday, July 23. Kevin Abdiel Santiago has been charged with one count of burglary, 15 counts of receiving stolen property, and 15 counts of persons prohibited from possessing a firearm, according to state police. The charges stem from the investigation into the crash that happened at approximately 1:06 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, at the intersection of North 6…