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Pen Argyl, PA

Multiple Homes Burglarized In Lehigh Valley, Authorities Warn Multiple Homes Burglarized In Lehigh Valley, Authorities Warn
Multiple Homes Burglarized In Lehigh Valley, Authorities Warn Authorities are warning residents to keep vigilant after several burglaries and attempted break-ins were reported in Northampton County last week.  The incidents occurred in the days before Saturday, Dec. 2, according to Slate Belt Regional Police Department. All of the targeted neighborhoods were in Pen Argyl, including: The 700 block of West Pennsylvania Avenue The 600 block of East Mountain Avenue The first block of East Plainfield Avenue The first block of Davey Avenue  Anyone with information or surveillance video from the above areas is asked to call SBRPD at 610-759-8…
Fugitive Brought Loaded Gun To Slate Belt Bar, Cops Say Fugitive Brought Loaded Gun To Slate Belt Bar, Cops Say
Fugitive Brought Loaded Gun To Slate Belt Bar, Cops Say A wanted man is in police custody for allegedly bringing a loaded firearm to a Slate Belt sports bar, authorities say.  It happened on March 29 at 6:30 p.m., Slate Belt Regional police wrote in a statement. Officers were called to the Scorecard, 130 N. Broadway in Wind Gap Borough, after dispatchers were told a man brought a rifle into the bar.  At the scene, police spoke with 32-year-old Salvatore Caroprese of Pen Argyl, who had "secured the rifle in his vehicle" when they arrived, according to the release.  Officers said Caroprese was legally unable to own a firearm and th…
Slate Belt Motorcyclist Charged With Starting Lehigh Valley Brush Fire Slate Belt Motorcyclist Charged With Starting Lehigh Valley Brush Fire
Slate Belt Motorcyclist Charged With Starting Lehigh Valley Brush Fire A Slate Belt man faces criminal charges for allegedly setting a brush fire in Northampton County on Tuesday, say authorities.  Slate Belt Regional Police were called to a home on Batts Switch Road in Plainfield Township at 5:30 p.n. on April 11 for a requested welfare check, the department wrote in a release.  There, the caller said they were concerned for Phillip D. Berberena, who had been in the area of the Appalachian Trail and had been riding his motorcycle, according to police.  Hours later, at 9 p.m., officers were called to the scene of a brush fire on the Appalachian…
Lehigh Valley Mom Cheered For Teen Son During Street Fight, Cops Say Lehigh Valley Mom Cheered For Teen Son During Street Fight, Cops Say
Lehigh Valley Mom Cheered For Teen Son During Street Fight, Cops Say A Northampton County mom is accused of cheering on her teenage son while he fought another boy in a Pen Argyl street, authorities say.  Nicole M. Ortiz, 32, is charged with misdemeanor corruption of minors and disorderly conduct, said Slate Belt Regional Police in a statement.  Officers were called to a home on the 800 block of William Street on Nov. 10 for reports of two teenagers fighting in the road, authorities wrote.  On arrival, police spoke with Ortiz, who confirmed that her son was involved in the fight and that she knew the brawl was going to take place before it ac…
More Fraud, Theft Charges For PA Pool Shop Owner Who Scammed Dozens Of Clients, DA Says More Fraud, Theft Charges For PA Pool Shop Owner Who Scammed Dozens Of Clients, DA Says
More Fraud, Theft Charges For PA Pool Shop Owner Who Scammed Dozens Of Clients, DA Says A Pennsylvania pool shop owner accused of scamming dozens of clients out of thousands of dollars is facing additional fraud and theft charges, authorities announced Wednesday. Bethlehem resident Roger Kornfeind, who owns Hydro Dynamic Pools, was initially charged in January with 26 counts each of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, as well as 23 counts of home improvement fraud, DailyVoice.com previously reported. Starting in July 2018, Kornfeind, 58, failed to fully install pools for customers who had entered into a purchase agreement and paid at least $2,000 down,…
Police Interceptor Car Stolen From Lehigh Valley Auto Shop: Slate Belt PD Police Interceptor Car Stolen From Lehigh Valley Auto Shop: Slate Belt PD
Police Interceptor Car Stolen From Lehigh Valley Auto Shop: Slate Belt PD A police interceptor car was stolen from a Lehigh Valley area auto shop Wednesday night, authorities said. The car — pictured above — was stolen from Kim Cesare's Auto Sales in Pen Argyl around 9:15 p.m., Slate Belt Regional Police said. The car has a black pushbar (front bumper) and police spotlight and was last seen traveling northbound on Route 512 toward Bangor, police said. Anyone with information to contact Officer William Wales at 610-759-8517. Tips can remain anonymous.
Lehigh Valley Woman Assaults Roommate, Flees After Stealing iPhone: Slate Belt Police Lehigh Valley Woman Assaults Roommate, Flees After Stealing iPhone: Slate Belt Police
Lehigh Valley Woman Assaults Roommate, Flees After Stealing iPhone: Slate Belt Police A 21-year-old Lehigh Valley woman was apprehended after assaulting her roommate, stealing her iPhone, and fleeing, authorities said. Officers responding to the assault report on the 200 block of S. Robinson Avenue in Pen Argyl met with the victim, who stated that her roommate — Katherine S. Burke — had physically assaulted her and stole her iPhone around 11:45 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 13, Slate Belt Regional Police said. The victim had visible injuries, police said. A Northampton County Magisterial District Judge issued an arrest warrant, and Burke was taken into custody the following day…
Worker Stole Nearly $10K From Lehigh Valley Food Mart: Slate Belt PD Worker Stole Nearly $10K From Lehigh Valley Food Mart: Slate Belt PD
Worker Stole Nearly $10K From Lehigh Valley Food Mart: Slate Belt PD A 27-year-old woman is accused of stealing nearly $10,000 from a Lehigh Valley food store while working as an employee, authorities said. Julie Teresa Rose Smith stole a total of $9,514 while working at Penn Jersey Food Mart in Pen Argyl between Monday, Nov. 22 and Monday, Dec. 27 of 2021, Slate Belt Regional Police said. Officers received the theft report on Wednesday, Jan. 19 and obtained a warrant for Smith’s arrest the following day. Smith was taken into custody Saturday and charged with felony counts of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, as well as attempted theft…
‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says ‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says
‘Devious:’ PA Pool Shop Owner Scammed 26 Clients Out Of Thousands For Years, DA Says A Pennsylvania pool shop owner was slapped with dozens of charges Tuesday after an investigation found that he had spent years scamming at least 26 customers out of thousands of dollars, the district attorney announced. Roger Kornfeind, of Bethlehem, faces 26 counts each of theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, as well as 23 counts of home improvement fraud, Northampton County District Attorney Terence Houck said. Kornfeind — the owner of Hydro Dynamic Pools — has been defrauding customers at locations in Pen Argyl, Northampton County; Slatington, Lehigh County; and Oley, …
Alert Issued For Missing Northampton County Boy, 14 Alert Issued For Missing Northampton County Boy, 14
Alert Issued For Missing Northampton County Boy, 14 An alert was issued Thursday for a missing Northampton County boy believed to have run away from home. Juelz Stuckey, 14, was last seen near Weona Park in Pen Argyl on Oct. 20, Slate Belt Regional Police said. Stuckey stands 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighs 125 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes, police said. He may also be carrying a red backpack. Anyone with information about Stuckey’s whereabouts is asked to contact SBRPD Headquarters at 610-759-2200.
‘Bittersweet Occasion:’ Popular Slate Belt Ice Cream Parlor Opening Under New Ownership ‘Bittersweet Occasion:’ Popular Slate Belt Ice Cream Parlor Opening Under New Ownership
‘Bittersweet Occasion:’ Popular Slate Belt Ice Cream Parlor Opening Under New Ownership A popular Northampton County ice cream parlor will soon open under new ownership. Emmy Lou’s Ice Cream Cafe on E. Main Street in Pen Argyl has been sold, owner Emily Beam wrote in a Thursday Facebook post. “It’s a bittersweet occasion, but I’m ready to move on to the next chapter of my life,” Beam wrote. However, unlike several other small business sales and closures, Beam insists the decision wasn’t directly pandemic related. “So many people have asked, so I want to be clear that selling the shop is not a direct result of the pandemic,” Beam said. “The past year or so has definitely sh…
Lehigh Valley Mom Of 2, Home Health Aid Ashley Weaver Dies, 33 Lehigh Valley Mom Of 2, Home Health Aid Ashley Weaver Dies, 33
Lehigh Valley Mom Of 2, Home Health Aid Ashley Weaver Dies, 33 Lehigh Valley mother of two and home health aid Ashley L. Weaver died March 8 at St. Luke’s in Allentown. She was 33. Born in Allentown, Weaver worked as a home health aid, her obituary says. She attended Emmaus High School and spent time living in Pen Argyl, according to her Facebook page. Weaver lived in Coopersburg at the time of her death, her memorial says. She is survived by her parents, Susan and David Geist; step-parents, Jeffrey Funk, Sr. and Wendy Geist; daughters, Madison and Summer Geist; sister, Amanda Doyne, as well as numerous extended family members and close friends. Wea…