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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…

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by Mac Bullock
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Bus Driver Sexually Assaults Student In Lehigh Valley, Police Say Bus Driver Sexually Assaults Student In Lehigh Valley, Police Say
Bus Driver Sexually Assaults Student In Lehigh Valley, Police Say A bus driver is accused of sexually abusing a student in the Easton Area School District, according to Palmer Township Police. Dean D'Amico, 64, of Mount Bethel, is charged with felony institutional sexual assault, corruption of minors, unlawful contact with a minor, and misdemeanor indecent assault, state court records show.  Authorities claim D'Amico carried on an "inappropriate relationship with a juvenile student." He was working as a bus driver but not employed directly by the school district, police noted.  Palmer Township police arrested D'Amico at his Mount Bethel home on…

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by Mac Bullock
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Lehigh Valley Thief Posed As Homeowner To Intercept Package, Cops Warn Lehigh Valley Thief Posed As Homeowner To Intercept Package, Cops Warn
Lehigh Valley Thief Posed As Homeowner To Intercept Package, Cops Warn Authorities in Northampton County are searching for the thief who they say pretended to be a resident and accepted a package directly from a delivery driver.  It happened in Palmer Township at about 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 16, the department said. The suspect allegedly met a FedEx driver at the victim's home, saying he was "in a rush" but wanted his package.  After receiving the delivery, the suspect got in his car and drove away, police said. Detectives later viewed porch camera footage from the victim's home and found that the suspect had been lurking in the area since 9 a.m…

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by Mac Bullock
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SEEN HIM? Man Sought For Burglary, Assault, Felony Trespassing In Lehigh Valley: Police SEEN HIM? Man Sought For Burglary, Assault, Felony Trespassing In Lehigh Valley: Police
Seen HIM? Man Sought For Burglary, Assault, Felony Trespassing In Lehigh Valley: Police Seen him? Police are seeking the public’s help locating a man sought for burglary, assault, felony criminal trespass, and other offenses in the Lehigh Valley. Jonathan Urena Pena, 26, has been charged on a criminal arrest warrant with burglary, felony criminal trespass (enter structure), assault, criminal mischief, and harassment, Palmer Township Police said in a release on Monday, Oct. 3. Pena may be near W. Milton St. or the Gateway Terrace Apartments in Easton, police said. Anyone with information on Pena’s whereabouts is asked to contact Palmer Township Police at (610) 759-2200. Do not…

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by Valerie Musson
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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, …

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by Valerie Musson
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Serious Crash Investigation Underway Near Palmer Park Mall In Northampton County: Police Serious Crash Investigation Underway Near Palmer Park Mall In Northampton County: Police
Serious Crash Investigation Underway Near Palmer Park Mall In Northampton County: Police Police were investigating after a serious crash shut down several streets near Palmer Park Mall in Northampton County, authorities said. The crash was reported around 2:35 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, Palmer Township Police said. Motorists were asked to avoid Park Avenue and Tatamy Road at Palmer Park Mall in Easton until further notice as the investigation continues, police said. Additional details were not immediately available. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Valerie Musson
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Felony Charges For Man Who Brutally Assaulted Coworker At PA Warehouse, Police Say Felony Charges For Man Who Brutally Assaulted Coworker At PA Warehouse, Police Say
Felony Charges For Man Who Brutally Assaulted Coworker At PA Warehouse, Police Say A man who seriously injured his coworker at a Pennsylvania warehouse during a brutal assault is facing felony charges, authorities said. Felix Johnson, 39, is accused of assaulting a coworker during an argument at Mausar Packaging at 7 McFadden Rd. in Easton on Tuesday, July 26, Palmer Township Police said. A follow-up investigation identified Johnson as the aggressor, and a warrant was obtained for his arrest. Johnson was found after a brief search and taken into custody. He was charged with felony aggravated assault as well as simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct. Meanwhil…

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by Valerie Musson
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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…

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by Valerie Musson
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Admins, Police Investigating Bigoted Incident At Easton Area HS Admins, Police Investigating Bigoted Incident At Easton Area HS
Admins, Police Investigating Bigoted Incident At Easton Area HS Administrators and police are investigating a series of bigoted messages that were scrawled onto bathroom walls at Easton Area High School Tuesday afternoon. Building administrators were made aware of the messages — which were bigoted in nature and referenced “10/14/21” but lacked specifics — around 2 p.m., Principal Kyle Geiger said in an email sent to parents. A photo of the message circulated on local social media groups show the threat, which reads, “Don’t f****** come 2 school at 10/14/21 or I’ll be seeing you in hell,” followed by a homophobic slur. A second photo shows multiple raci…

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by Valerie Musson