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Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' Pat Pespas Found Safe After Missing For Month Across NJ, PA
Patrick J. Pespas, who starred in HBO's "Telemarketers," has been found safe.
Pespas, 55, of Phillipsburg, has been found safe and was home with his wife, Sue, directors Sam Lipman-Stern and Adam Bhala Lough said on Pespas' Instagram account Friday, Oct. 27.
Pespas had been missing since Sept. 29, when he was seen in Easton, PA, and later at a bar in the Pittsburg area.
Pespas, formerly of North Plainfield and Plainfield, NJ, has been living with his wife in Easton, PA.
He teamed up with Lipman-Stern to create the three-part HBO mini docu-series "Telemarketers," which shined a …
3rd Member Of 'Hit List' Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners In NJ, NY, PA, Cops Plea
UPDATE: A third member of a burglary ring that targeted Asian-American small business owners in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware has pleaded guilty, authorities confirmed.
Kevin Jackson, 57, of Rahway, was part of a second-story crew that the FBI said worked from a hit list of dozens of homes in four states based on “stereotype and opportunity."
One of Jackson's associates told detectives that Asians were targeted “because it was believed that the victims kept large sums of currency and jewelry in their residences,” an FBI complaint says.
Notes found in the defendants’ cars …
Possible Sighting Of Missing Patrick J. Pespas, Star Of HBO's 'Telemarketers' In Pittsburgh
Patrick J. Pespas, who starred in HBO's "Telemarketers," has been missing for days, those who know him say.
Pespas, 55, of Phillipsburg, was last seen in the Easton, PA area around 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, according to directors Sam Lipman-Stern and Adam Bhala Lough
Pespas, formerly of North Plainfield and Plainfield, teamed up with Lipman-Stern to create the three-part HBO mini docu-series "Telemarketers," which shined a light on the truth about the telemarketing industry. It premiered in August.
Bhala Lough said on Sunday, Oct. 1 Pespas may have been spotted at a bar in Pittsburgh. …
Member Of 'Hit List' Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners In NJ, NY, PA, DE Cops Plea
UPDATE: A burglar from a crew that targeted Asian and Asian-American small business owners in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware took a deal from the government rather than risk the outcome of a trial, federal authorities said.
James Hurt, 47, of New York, was part of a second-story outfit that the FBI said worked from a hit list of dozens of homes in four states based on “stereotype and opportunity."
One of Hurt's associates told detectives that Asians were targeted “because it was believed that the victims kept large sums of currency and jewelry in their residences,” an FBI c…
'You're All Going To Die': PA Cop Tried To Kill His Wife, Court Papers Say
An Allentown police officer pointed a shotgun at his wife and threatened to kill her and her children, according to a criminal complaint filed in Northampton County court obtained by Daily Voice.
Ismael Segarra, 37, is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, terroristic threats, and related counts stemming from a domestic incident at his Easton home on Tuesday, June 27, police documents say.
The victim told investigators that she and Segarra got into an argument and began discussing divorce no long after she woke up on Tuesday, per the criminal complaint.
Whe…
Passionate Lehigh Valley BBQ Chef, Skilled Ice Hockey Player Dies, 32
Passionate Lehigh Valley barbeque chef and skilled ice hockey player David Allen Orwan, Jr. died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 5. He was 32.
Born in Bethlehem, David attended Emmaus High School before graduating from Liberty High School, his obituary says.
David worked at Ciao Sandwich Shoppe in Easton and had a passion for barbequing and smoking all types of meats.
He was also a skilled ice hockey player and had played on a number of different teams throughout the Lehigh Valley like the LV Comets, Bethlehem Blast, and LV Warriors, according to his memorial.
A …
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…
Lehigh Valley Native, Beloved Brother Dies Unexpectedly, 39
Lehigh Valley native and beloved brother Edward T. Pysher died at his home in Easton on Sunday, Sept. 4. He was 39.
Born in Easton, Edward was an athlete at the Wilson Area School District and graduated from Boyertown High School in 2001, his obituary says.
Edward was known for his love of drawing and the Dallas Cowboys.
He leaves behind his loving parents, Kathleen (DeVatt) Campbell and her husband Jerome Campbell; Glenwood E. Pysher, Jr.; brother, Glenwood E. Pysher III and his wife Erin and a sister, Kimberly Pysher; four nieces, Bailey, Hayden, Skylar and Alexia Pysher; a nephew, Glenw…
Lehigh Valley Man, 31, Missing For Several Days, Police Say
Police are searching for a 31-year-old man from the Lehigh Valley area who has been missing for several days.
Justin A. Little, 31, was last seen at his Easton home on Monday, August 14, police said.
Little stands 6 feet tall and weighs about 150 pounds. He drives a black 2008 Ford Crown Victoria sedan with PA registration LSE-9259, according to police.
Little makes frequent trips to Easton and Bethlehem, said police, who are concerned for his wellbeing.
Anyone with information about Little’s whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.
Third Suspect Arrested In Deadly Shooting Of Teens In Easton, DA Says
A third suspect was arrested and charged in the double-fatal shooting of two teens in Easton, authorities said.
Giovani Cagle, 20, was taken into custody at a home on Fox Street in Phillipsburg just after 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 12 and charged with two counts each of criminal homicide, conspiracy to commit criminal homicide, and attempted criminal homicide, Northampton County District Attorney Terry Houck said.
Cagle, of Easton, was also charged with six counts of reckless endangerment and various weapons offenses, Houck said.
Cagle was identified as a suspect in the homicide of D’And…
Jury Finds Lehigh Valley Man Guilty Of Cyberstalking Government Worker, Ex-GF, Ex-Wife
A jury found a Lehigh Valley man guilty of cyberstalking three different victims, including a government worker, his ex-girlfriend, and his ex-wife, authorities announced.
A five-day trial in Easton led to a jury finding Anthony Elonis, 39, of Bethlehem, guilty of three separate counts of cyberstalking on Friday, August 5, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Elonis was indicted by a Philadelphia grand jury in July after allegedly cyberstalking three victims between 2018 and 2021, the office said.
The victims included a government employee in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Elonis’ forme…
Devoted Lehigh Valley Dad Dies Suddenly, 33
Devoted father Justin David Sykes died unexpectedly at his Lehigh Valley home on Friday, June 3. He was 33.
Born in Morristown, Justin grew up in Wilson, where he graduated from Wilson Area High School in 2007, his obituary says.
Justin had previously worked as an experienced pipe fitter with Worth & Company in Pipersville, according to his memorial.
Known for his one-of-a-kind wit and sense of humor, Justin was always bringing happiness to those around him.
Above all, Justin was a devoted father and loved spending time with his three children, Noah, Levi, and Sydney.
In addition to …
Seen HIM? Man Wanted For Assaulting Ex-GF After Breaking Into Her PA Apartment, Police Say
Seen him? Authorities are seeking the public’s help tracking down a man they say broke into his ex-girlfriend’s Pennsylvania apartment, assaulted her, and threatened to kill her.
Aaron Jackson, 30, has been charged with felony aggravated assault, felony burglary, and misdemeanor simple assault, Wilson Borough Police said in a release on Tuesday, June 7.
Jackson — whose address is not known — is accused of forcing his way into a former girlfriend’s apartment on Butler Street in Wilson, Northampton County, before assaulting her around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 5, police said.
The 25-year-old…
