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Woman Assaulted, Robbed Victims In Forks Township: Police Woman Assaulted, Robbed Victims In Forks Township: Police
Woman Assaulted, Robbed Victims In Forks Township: Police Forks Township police are seeking a woman accused of assault and robbery, the department said in a release.  It happened on Saratoga Court, around 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, authorities said. Two victims told police they were attacked and robbed of their cell phones before the suspect fled in a car.  The suspect is identified as 30-year-old Taylor Marie Llorens, and police say she may be headed to New York City.  An arrest warrant has been issued and anyone with information is asked to call the department at 610-759-2200. 

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by Mac Bullock
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Lehigh Valley Man, 53, Accused Of Selling Meth, Cocaine Lehigh Valley Man, 53, Accused Of Selling Meth, Cocaine
Lehigh Valley Man, 53, Accused Of Selling Meth, Cocaine A 53-year-old man is facing felony drug charges after a traffic stop near a Lehigh Valley tire shop led to the discovery of meth and cocaine, authorities said. Keith Lee Werkheiser, of Forks Township, was charged with felony drug possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and driving while suspended, Forks Township Police said in a release on Monday, Oct. 10. The charges stem from a traffic stop near Mavis Discount Tire on Wednesday, May 18, when Werkheiser was allegedly found with various amounts of metham…

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by Valerie Musson
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RECOGNIZE THEM? Surveillance Photos Surface Of Lehigh Valley ‘Distraction Thieves’ RECOGNIZE THEM? Surveillance Photos Surface Of Lehigh Valley ‘Distraction Thieves’
Recognize Them? Surveillance Photos Surface Of Lehigh Valley ‘Distraction Thieves’ Recognize them? A surveillance photo has surfaced of the pair of suspects accused of “distraction thefts” throughout several Lehigh Valley grocery store parking lots. The suspects — pictured above — victimized numerous customers at the Giant Food Store and Park Plaza Complex in Forks, the township police department said in an updated social media post. Distraction thieves target older residents by following them around a store or confronting them outside at their vehicles, DailyVoice.com reported. “The suspects use a ruse, for example, telling the victim there is an issue with their tire,…

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by Valerie Musson
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Owner Flees After Dog Attack In Lehigh Valley, Police Say Owner Flees After Dog Attack In Lehigh Valley, Police Say
Owner Flees After Dog Attack In Lehigh Valley, Police Say A man fled the scene after his dog attacked a Lehigh Valley resident Tuesday evening, authorities said. Forks Township Police seeking the owner’s identity stated that a large light-colored Akita attacked a resident near Ramblewood Drive and Fringe Lane around 7 p.m. The victim reportedly told officers that the owner — described as a Black man around 70 years old — got into an older beige sedan with the dog and left the area after the attack. His identity has since been determined but not released, according to police. **Update** The dog owner has been identified and located. Forks …

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by Valerie Musson
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‘Distraction Thefts’ Targeting Older Residents On The Rise In Lehigh Valley, Police Say ‘Distraction Thefts’ Targeting Older Residents On The Rise In Lehigh Valley, Police Say
‘Distraction Thefts’ Targeting Older Residents On The Rise In Lehigh Valley, Police Say Police have issued a warning about “distraction thefts” that have been targeting older residents in grocery store parking lots throughout the Lehigh Valley. Several residents were victimized at the Giant Food Store and Park Plaza Complex in Forks, the township police department said Monday. Distraction thieves target older residents by following them around a store or confronting them outside while at their vehicles, police said. “The suspects use a ruse, for example, telling the victim there is an issue with their tire,” Forks Township police said. “While one suspect distracts the victi…

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by Valerie Musson