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Armed Burglary, Standoff At PA Pharmacy On Christmas Eve Lands 2 Charges Armed Burglary, Standoff At PA Pharmacy On Christmas Eve Lands 2 Charges
Armed Burglary, Standoff At PA Pharmacy On Christmas Eve Lands 2 Charges Two men have been charged following an armed burglary and standoff with police at the Fountain Hill Pharmacy in Lehigh County on Christmas Eve, authorities announced Wednesday, Dec. 25. Miguel Martinez, 56, of Allentown, and David Vazquez, 33, of Bethlehem, face multiple charges, including felony burglary, felony recklessly endangering another person, and several misdemeanors such as theft by unlawful taking, prohibited offensive weapon, and possessing an instrument of crime, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan. The charges stem from an incident at 1049 Broadway th…
Woman Arrested After Ex-BF Accused Of Firing Fatal Shot In PA Parking Lot: DA Woman Arrested After Ex-BF Accused Of Firing Fatal Shot In PA Parking Lot: DA
Woman Arrested After Ex-BF Accused Of Firing Fatal Shot In PA Parking Lot: DA A second arrest has been made in the killing of Hector Garcia Gomez, a Palmerton mechanic fatally shot in a Whitehall Township parking lot during a dispute, authorities announced Friday, Dec. 20. Liz Pacheco, 36, of Allentown, is accused of conspiring with her former partner, Christian Martinez-Ramos, to locate and kill Garcia Gomez, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Whitehall Police Chief Michael Marks. Pacheco has been charged with first-degree felony counts of criminal homicide, conspiracy to commit homicide, and aggravated assault, as well as misdemeano…
PA Foster Mom Admits To Strangling Infant PA Foster Mom Admits To Strangling Infant
PA Foster Mom Admits To Strangling Infant A North Whitehall Township foster mother has admitted to asphyxiating and strangling a 1-year-old girl in her care, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Brenda Broadwater, 49, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault of a victim under 13 and endangering the welfare of children during a hearing before Judge Robert L. Steinberg. Both charges are felonies, and her plea agreement includes a minimum prison sentence capped at three years. Sentencing is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. The charges stem from a call to Pennsylvania State P…
PA Dad Pleads Guilty In Accidental Shooting Death Of Toddler Son PA Dad Pleads Guilty In Accidental Shooting Death Of Toddler Son
PA Dad Pleads Guilty In Accidental Shooting Death Of Toddler Son An Allentown dad pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the accidental shooting death of his 3-year-old son, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Jose Hilario Abreu, 29, admitted guilt to Involuntary Manslaughter of a Child Under 12 and Endangering the Welfare of a Child, both second-degree felonies, as part of a plea agreement. The deal includes a prison sentence of 18 to 30 months, with formal sentencing set for 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, before Judge Robert L. Steinberg, authorities said. The charges stem from the death …
PA Dad Who Called 911 After Shooting Ex-Wife In Park Gets Life Sentence PA Dad Who Called 911 After Shooting Ex-Wife In Park Gets Life Sentence
PA Dad Who Called 911 After Shooting Ex-Wife In Park Gets Life Sentence Rami Abouloh is going to prison for the rest of his life for the murder of his ex-wife Patricia White, with whom he had four children, the Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced on Thursday, Sept. 26. Adouloh, 42, of Allentown, was convicted of Homicide and Aggravated Assault; all felonies of the first degree Friday, on May 31, 2024, after a trial before Judge Robert L. Steinberg. The sentencing was originally set to be in August but was continued until September.  The conviction and sentencing are the result of a shooting at West Catasauqua Park in W…
Officer-Involved Shooting 'Justified' At Allentown Dominican Festival: DA Officer-Involved Shooting 'Justified' At Allentown Dominican Festival: DA
Officer-Involved Shooting 'Justified' At Allentown Dominican Festival: DA Officers were "justified" in shooting at two suspects during the Dominican Festival in Allentown last month, the Lehigh County District Attorney announced on Friday, Sept. 20. The shootings involved two Allentown police officers in the 100 block of North 7th Street in Center City on Aug. 29, according to Lehigh County Gavin P. Holihan in a press release. Two men who were shooting at one another were arrested after the chaotic incident that sent festgoers running in all directions. The pair were charged as follows: Yunior Peralta-Quintana, 21, was arrested moments after the shooting a…