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Pedestrian Struck In Easton Hit-Run, Authorities Say (UPDATED) Pedestrian Struck In Easton Hit-Run, Authorities Say (UPDATED)
Pedestrian Struck In Easton Hit-Run, Authorities Say (Updated) (Note: This story has been updated with new info from Easton police.)  Easton police are asking for the public's help in investigating an early morning hit-and-run on Thursday, Dec. 28.  A 71-year-old pedestrian was struck near on the 300 block of Larry Holmes Drive, near the intersection with Washington and South 4th streets, around 7:20 a.m., authorities said.  He was taken to an area hospital in critical condition, they said Friday, Dec. 29.  The suspect vehicle is said to be a black Nissan Altima with likely front-end damage as a result of the crash. Investigators …
NJ Police Officer, Woman Both Wounded, Suspect Dead In Domestic Incident NJ Police Officer, Woman Both Wounded, Suspect Dead In Domestic Incident
NJ Police Officer, Woman Both Wounded, Suspect Dead In Domestic Incident UPDATE: A police officer was shot responding to a domestic incident that left a woman wounded and the gunman dead Saturday afternoon in Warren County, authorities confirmed. Warren County Prosecutor Jim Pfeiffer confirmed that the suspect had shot the woman and then opened fire on officers responding to the 1:15 p.m. April 8 incident just off Hanover Street in Phillipsburg. The gunman then shot and killed himself, the prosecutor said. Both the officer, who was wounded in the leg by a round shot through his car door, and the woman, who was shot in the torso, were airlifted to nearby St. Lu…
Man Stabbed Several Times During Fight In Easton, Police Say Man Stabbed Several Times During Fight In Easton, Police Say
Man Stabbed Several Times During Fight In Easton, Police Say A 41-year-old was stabbed several times during a fight in Easton over the weekend, according to police who are seeking witnesses. Officers responding to the stabbing report on the 100 block of E. Wilkes Barre St. found the victim with multiple stab wounds just before 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, Easton Police said in a press release. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital with serious injuries but is expected to survive, police said. Detectives believe that a fight led to the stabbing and are attempting to locate witnesses for additional details. Anybody with information is asked to …
Body Of 56-Year-Old Man Found In Lehigh River: Report Body Of 56-Year-Old Man Found In Lehigh River: Report
Body Of 56-Year-Old Man Found In Lehigh River: Report The body of a 56-year-old man was found in a portion of the Lehigh River in Easton, LehighValleyLive.com reports. Easton Police and Fire departments and PA’s rescue team were at the scene of the body recovery in the back of the strip mall on Larry Holmes Drive on Saturday, July 30, the report says citing Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek. The man’s death was not considered suspicious, and his identity was being withheld pending family notification, the outlet says. Click here for more from LehighValleyLive.com.
Man Wanted For Easton Robbery, 20, Has Long History Of Violent Criminal Charges Man Wanted For Easton Robbery, 20, Has Long History Of Violent Criminal Charges
Man Wanted For Easton Robbery, 20, Has Long History Of Violent Criminal Charges A 20-year-old man police say committed a strong-armed robbery in Easton has racked up a laundry list of former criminal charges ranging from car break-ins to gunpoint robberies. Elijah Whittingham was identified as the suspect and remains at large following a robbery on the 100 block of S. 15th Street around 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, WFMZ reports citing local police. But he’s no stranger to the criminal justice system — in June of 2021, Whittingham was accused of wielding a handgun and demanding cash from employees at the Express Mini Market on Butler Street in Easton, DailyVoice.…
Suspect At Large Following Easton Robbery, Police Say Suspect At Large Following Easton Robbery, Police Say
Suspect At Large Following Easton Robbery, Police Say Authorities are seeking the public’s help tracking down a suspect who remains at large following a robbery in Easton. The robbery occurred on the 100 block of S. 15th Street around 3:10 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, Easton Police said in a release on Tuesday, July 5. The male suspect — pictured above — was last seen running north on S. 15th Street, according to police. Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Easton Police detectives at (610) 250-6637 or the police department tip line at (610) 250-6635.
KNOW ANYTHING? Easton Police Probe Thanksgiving Day Shooting KNOW ANYTHING? Easton Police Probe Thanksgiving Day Shooting
Know Anything? Easton Police Probe Thanksgiving Day Shooting Know anything? Police are investigating a Thanksgiving Day shooting in Easton. Officers responding to a disturbance in Centre Square heard gunshots near S 3rd and Pine Streets just after 1:50 a.m., Easton Police Lt. Matthew T. Gerould said in a release. Police found evidence that shots had been fired and located a parked vehicle that had been hit, Gerould said. No victims were found, according to Gerould, who added that the shooting seemed to have occurred as a result of a nearby fight. Anyone with information is asked to contact city detectives at 610-250-6645 or use the tip line at 610-…
KNOW ANYTHING? Gunshots Fired At Easton Home, Police Say KNOW ANYTHING? Gunshots Fired At Easton Home, Police Say
Know Anything? Gunshots Fired At Easton Home, Police Say Several gunshots were fired at an Easton home before dawn Sunday in an apparently targeted attack, police said. The shooter fired at a residence on the 100 block of S. 11th Street just before 4:20 a.m., Easton Police Inspector John Piperato said in a release. No injuries were reported, though ballistic evidence was recovered from the scene, Piperato said. “Based on the information obtained, it is believed that this residence was the target of the gunfire,” police said. The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact city detectives at 610-250-6780 or the tip…
Man Hospitalized Following Late-Night Stabbing In Easton Man Hospitalized Following Late-Night Stabbing In Easton
Man Hospitalized Following Late-Night Stabbing In Easton Police are seeking information after a Monday night stabbing in Easton sent a man to the hospital. Officers responding to the stabbing report near the 600 block of Pearl Street found a wounded 18-year-old man just after 10:45 p.m., Easton Police said. The victim told officers that he had been stabbed by an unknown man who was walking with a woman on the 500 block of Pearl Street. The couple fled on foot heading northeast on Pearl Street toward Bushkill Street following the incident, police said. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries that appear to be survivabl…
25-Year-Old Man Wounded In Northampton County Shooting; Police Seek ID For Gunman 25-Year-Old Man Wounded In Northampton County Shooting; Police Seek ID For Gunman
25-Year-Old Man Wounded In Northampton County Shooting; Police Seek ID For Gunman A 25-year-old man was wounded in a weekend shooting in Northampton County, authorities said. The man was found with a gunshot wound on N. 11th Street at Jackson Street in Easton just before 10:45 Friday, Police Inspector John Piperato said in a release. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment and is expected to survive, police said. Ballistics evidence was found at Vine Street near S. Elder Street, authorities said. Meanwhile, officers are attempting to identify a Hispanic or light-skinned Black man that may have been involved in the incident. The man was described as being i…
Easton Ex-Con, 36, Nabbed With $9K In Cocaine, Heroin, ‘Ghost Gun’ Supplies, Police Say Easton Ex-Con, 36, Nabbed With $9K In Cocaine, Heroin, ‘Ghost Gun’ Supplies, Police Say
Easton Ex-Con, 36, Nabbed With $9K In Cocaine, Heroin, ‘Ghost Gun’ Supplies, Police Say An ex-convict was arrested Thursday morning after a search of his Easton apartment turned up thousands of dollars’ worth of heroin, cocaine and items used to make “ghost guns,” authorities said. Easton Police carried out a search warrant at the S. 7th Street apartment of Jeffrey Brownlee, 36, who they say was actively selling narcotics and possibly manufacturing unlicensed firearms known as “ghost guns,” authorities said. The search turned up about $9,000 worth of cocaine, heroin, a shotgun, items to manufacture “ghost guns” and various drug distribution paraphernalia, police said. A vehic…
Northampton County Man, 44, Accused Of Selling Meth, Report Says Northampton County Man, 44, Accused Of Selling Meth, Report Says
Northampton County Man, 44, Accused Of Selling Meth, Report Says A 44-year-old Northampton County man accused of selling methamphetamine is facing several charges, authorities said. A search warrant carried out at the Palmer Township home of Nicholas Yankowy following multiple controlled purchases turned up an unspecified quantity of the drug in addition to scales and packaging materials, LehighValleyLive reports citing Easton Police Lt. Matthew Gerould. Yankowy, of the 2900 block of Agnes Street, was arrested during a traffic stop Thursday and charged with delivery of meth and criminal use of a cellphone, Gerould said. He was taken to Northampton County…
KNOW THEM? Easton Police Seek ID For Suspects In Attempted Burglary Scam Targeting Elderly KNOW THEM? Easton Police Seek ID For Suspects In Attempted Burglary Scam Targeting Elderly
Know Them? Easton Police Seek ID For Suspects In Attempted Burglary Scam Targeting Elderly Easton Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two men they say attempted to burglarize an elderly resident by posing as utility workers. Two white men, pictured above, are accused of posing as water inspection workers in an attempt to burglarize an elderly resident on the South Side of Easton around 4 p.m. Saturday, the department said. The men were of average height and one had a larger build, police said. The suspects also did not have a uniform or appropriate identification and were utilizing an unmarked utility truck, according to police. “Residents are warned to request ide…
KNOW ANYTHING? Shots Fired At Vehicle In Easton, Police Say KNOW ANYTHING? Shots Fired At Vehicle In Easton, Police Say
Know Anything? Shots Fired At Vehicle In Easton, Police Say Easton Police are seeking information after shots were fired at a vehicle late Sunday night. Officers responded to the reported gunfire on the 900 block of Philadelphia Road around 11:25 p.m. and recovered ballistic evidence, Inspector John Piperato said in a release. A silver or light-colored sedan left the scene heading south on Philadelphia Road following the shooting, police said. No victims were identified; however, the sedan may have tinted windows and gunshot damage. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact detectives at 610-250-6637 or use the department tip…
Man Severely Injured In Easton Stabbing, Suspect Charged With Attempted Homicide, Police Say Man Severely Injured In Easton Stabbing, Suspect Charged With Attempted Homicide, Police Say
Man Severely Injured In Easton Stabbing, Suspect Charged With Attempted Homicide, Police Say A man was seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times in Easton before dawn Thursday, authorities said. A 30-year-old man was found with multiple stab wounds in a home on South 11th Street shortly before 12:40 a.m., Easton Police Lt. Matthew Gerould said in a release. The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment of severe but survivable injuries, Gerould said. Meanwhile, Michael Tran, 28, was identified as the suspect after he was found hiding near the 1000 block of Pine Street shortly after 1:50 a.m., authorities said. Tran, of Wilson, was arrested and charged with crimin…
SEEN HIM? Missing Easton Man, 28, May Be Downtown Or On Long Island, Police Say SEEN HIM? Missing Easton Man, 28, May Be Downtown Or On Long Island, Police Say
Seen HIM? Missing Easton Man, 28, May Be Downtown Or On Long Island, Police Say SEEN HIM? Police are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing Easton man who may be downtown or on Long Island. Isaiah Holland, 28, was reported missing by Easton Police Monday afternoon. Holland is 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighs about 300 pounds and has brown eyes, police said. Holland is known to visit Easton and Long Island, NY, police said. Anyone with information about Holland’s whereabouts is asked to call 911.
KNOW ANYTHING? Easton Police Seek Info After Armed Man Robs Gas Station With 2 Workers Inside KNOW ANYTHING? Easton Police Seek Info After Armed Man Robs Gas Station With 2 Workers Inside
Know Anything? Easton Police Seek Info After Armed Man Robs Gas Station With 2 Workers Inside Police in Easton are seeking information after an armed man robbed a local gas station with two workers inside early Friday morning. A tall, skinny man dressed in all black was holding a black semi-automatic handgun when he robbed the Square One Exxon on S. Third St. just before 4:20 a.m., LehighValleyLive reports citing Easton Police Lt. Matthew Gerould. The man then fled east on Larry Holmes Drive, according to Gerould, who asks anyone with information to contact Easton Police Det. Chris Miller at 610-250-6656. Click here for more.
Report: Police Nab Lehigh Valley Man, 33, Accused Of Sexually Attacking Trio Of Young Girls Report: Police Nab Lehigh Valley Man, 33, Accused Of Sexually Attacking Trio Of Young Girls
Report: Police Nab Lehigh Valley Man, 33, Accused Of Sexually Attacking Trio Of Young Girls A Lehigh Valley man accused of sexually attacking three young girls has been arrested and jailed without bail, a new report says. Manuel Luis Santiago, 33, of Catasauqua is facing 16 charges including statutory sexual assault, rape of a child and three counts of aggravated indecent assault of a child following his arrest Friday at a home in Northampton Borough, LehighValleyLive reports citing Easton Police Lt. Matthew Gerould. Santiago’s arrest is the result of an investigation into reports involving two girls ages 11 and 12 stating that the Lehigh Valley man sexually assaulted them several…
Northampton County Convenience Store Workers Robbed At Gunpoint, Police Say Northampton County Convenience Store Workers Robbed At Gunpoint, Police Say
Northampton County Convenience Store Workers Robbed At Gunpoint, Police Say Northampton County convenience store workers were robbed at gunpoint Sunday night, leaving police looking for clues, authorities said. A short, thin man wearing a black mask, black pants and a black Puma sweatshirt wielded a handgun and demanded cash at the Express Mini Market on Butler Street in Easton shortly before 6:30 p.m., Easton Police Inspector John Piperato said in a release. The man fled east toward Butler Street, Piperato said. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to contact local police at 610-250-6656 or use the tip line at 610-250-6635.