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Lower Saucon Township, PA

Triple Train Derailment Sends Locomotives Into Pennsylvania River (PHOTOS) Triple Train Derailment Sends Locomotives Into Pennsylvania River (PHOTOS)
Norfolk Southern Trains Collide, Derailing Into Lehigh River Norfolk Southern trains were in a head-on collision, derailing three trains on Saturday morning — sending the two locomotives into the Lehigh River, authorities said.  The three trains derailed near Riverside Drive in Lower Saucon Township at 7:15 a.m. on March 2, officials explained.  Northampton County Executive Lamont G. McClure released the following statements about the crash: "There has been a train derailment in L. Saucon Twp. Preliminarily there are no evacuations, no injuries and no leaks. However, this can change. The best thing we can do to assist first responders…
Home Burglary In Lower Saucon Under Investigation: Police Home Burglary In Lower Saucon Under Investigation: Police
Home Burglary In Lower Saucon Under Investigation: Police A Lower Saucon Township home was broken into Monday night, Dec. 18, authorities say.  Officers were called to a residence on the 1600 block of White Acre Drive for an alarm activation, township police wrote in a release.  They arrived to find that someone had forced their way inside, but the burglar was gone by the time they showed up, according to the release. It's not yet clear if anything was stolen from the home.  Anyone with information or security footage that may have captured the burglar is asked to call Detective/Corporal Eric Marth at 610-625-8722 or contact&n…
Coroner IDs Body Found In Lehigh River Coroner IDs Body Found In Lehigh River
Coroner IDs Body Found In Lehigh River Northampton County authorities have identified the body found floating in the Lehigh River over the weekend.  He was 62-year-old Bethlehem resident Dale G. Moyer, county Coroner Zachary Lysek's Office said in a release. Moyer's official cause and manner of death are pending the results of an investigation, Lysek added.  His body was found in Lower Saucon Township on Sunday, June 25, according to the release. 
Felony ID Theft Charges For NJ Man With 7 Verizon iPads In Lehigh Valley Delivery Scheme: PD Felony ID Theft Charges For NJ Man With 7 Verizon iPads In Lehigh Valley Delivery Scheme: PD
Felony ID Theft Charges For NJ Man With 7 Verizon iPads In Lehigh Valley Delivery Scheme: PD A Passaic County man who was found with seven iPads during a delivery scheme involving a bogus Verizon customer service rep in the Lehigh Valley area was arrested and charged with felony identity theft and several other offenses, authorities said. Officers responding to a fraudulent activity report on the 1800 block of Felicity Lane in Lower Saucon Township met with a victim around 5:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, the department said. The victim told police that she had received a Verizon package in the mail with an Apple IPad Pro that had been fraudulently purchased through her Verizon acc…
Northampton County Home Burglarized, Police Say Northampton County Home Burglarized, Police Say
Northampton County Home Burglarized, Police Say Police are seeking clues on a Wednesday evening home invasion in Northampton County. The burglary occurred on the 1700 block of Hawthorne Rd. in Lower Saucon Township shortly before 5:55 p.m., local police said. The back glass door was broken before the home was entered and items were stolen from within, investigators say. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is asked to contact Det. Corporal Eric Marth at emarth@lowersaucontownship.org or 610-625-8722. Source: Lower Saucon Township Police/CrimeWatchPA
Child Endangerment Charges For School Bus Driver Using Cell Phone In Lehigh Valley Crash Child Endangerment Charges For School Bus Driver Using Cell Phone In Lehigh Valley Crash
Child Endangerment Charges For School Bus Driver Using Cell Phone In Lehigh Valley Crash A school bus driver who was allegedly using a cell phone during an August crash in Pennsylvania has been charged with child endangerment, authorities said. Steven M. Rivera, 46, has been charged with two counts each of child endangerment, reckless endangerment, and careless driving, Lower Saucon Township Police said in a press release on Thursday, Oct. 27. The charges stem from an investigation into a school bus Rivera was driving from Colonial Intermediate that struck a telephone pole on Lower Saucon Road at Easton Road in Hellertown just after 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 29, police said. T…
Hit-And-Run Crash At Saucon Square Plaza Leaves Police Seeking Clues Hit-And-Run Crash At Saucon Square Plaza Leaves Police Seeking Clues
Hit-And-Run Crash At Saucon Square Plaza Leaves Police Seeking Clues Police are seeking help tracking down the SUV that slammed into the back of a truck at Saucon Square Plaza and sped off during the afternoon on Tuesday, Oct. 11. A black SUV crashed into the back of a black Mack truck at the plaza around 2:20 p.m., Lower Saucon Township Police said. The SUV then backed up and drove away, heading south onto Route 378. Anyone with information or surveillance footage involving the crash is asked to contact Lower Saucon Township Police Department at (610) 759-2200. Source: Lower Saucon Township Police Department/CrimeWatchPA
Pair Of Motorcycles Worth $15K Nabbed From Lehigh Valley Garage, Police Say Pair Of Motorcycles Worth $15K Nabbed From Lehigh Valley Garage, Police Say
Pair Of Motorcycles Worth $15K Nabbed From Lehigh Valley Garage, Police Say Know anything? Police are seeking clues after two motorcycles worth around $15,000 were stolen from a Lehigh Valley garage. The unknown suspect — or suspects — removed a remote garage door opener from a vehicle in a driveway in a home on the 2500 block of Apple Street in Lower Saucon Township sometime between 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, and 7:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, police said. Two motorcycles, a 2020 Orange/White KTM and a 2022 Yamaha YZ65N, were then stolen from the garage, police said. Anyone with information or surveillance footage about the alleged crime is asked to contact Detec…
Pedestrian Hospitalized In Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Crash, $10K Reward For Clues: Police Pedestrian Hospitalized In Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Crash, $10K Reward For Clues: Police
Pedestrian Hospitalized In Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Crash, $10K Reward For Clues: Police A pedestrian was hospitalized following a hit-and-run crash in the Lehigh Valley, and authorities are offering a reward of up to $10,000 for clues on the suspect vehicle. The crash occurred in the 2300 block of Easton Rd. between Ringhoffer Rd. and Beechwood Ct. in Lower Saucon Township around 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 31, local police said in a release on Thursday, Sept. 8. The pedestrian was struck by an unknown vehicle that fled toward Lower Saucon Road, police said. The victim was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment of unknown injuries, according to police. The offending veh…
Amazon Truck Crash Causes Delays On I-78 In Lehigh Valley: Report Amazon Truck Crash Causes Delays On I-78 In Lehigh Valley: Report
Amazon Truck Crash Causes Delays On I-78 In Lehigh Valley: Report A crash involving an Amazon truck caused traffic delays on I-78 in the Lehigh Valley, 6abc reports. The tractor-trailer driver lost control in the westbound lanes, crashed into a guardrail, and rolled down an embankment at Easton Road in Lower Saucon Township around midnight Tuesday, Sept. 6, the outlet says. Delays were expected due to the truck also leaking fuel, according to the outlet. Click here for more from 6abc.
Motorcyclist Dies Week After Lehigh Valley Crash: Coroner Motorcyclist Dies Week After Lehigh Valley Crash: Coroner
Motorcyclist Dies Week After Lehigh Valley Crash: Coroner A 64-year-old motorcyclist died one week after suffering multiple traumatic injuries in a Lehigh Valley crash, authorities said. Joel Matosek, of Lower Saucon Township, had been at St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem ever since the crash on Tuesday, Aug. 2, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio said. He was pronounced dead at 2:53 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 9, the coroner said. Matosek was riding a motorcycle when he lost control in the area of Saucon Valley Road East of Route 378 in Upper Saucon Township just before 10 p.m., officials said. His death was determined to be an accident, the c…
Witnesses Sought After Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Crash Takes Down Wires, Closes Road (PHOTOS) Witnesses Sought After Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Crash Takes Down Wires, Closes Road (PHOTOS)
Witnesses Sought After Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Crash Takes Down Wires, Closes Road (Photos) See anything? Police are seeking information following a hit-and-run crash that took down wires and caused a several-hour road closure in the Lehigh Valley. The crash — which involved a truck —occurred on the 2700 block of Redington Road in Lower Saucon Township around 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 20, local police said. The truck was heading toward Lower Saucon Road when it took down numerous Verizon wires before leaving the scene, closing the roadway for several hours, police said. Click here to view additional photos. Anyone with information about the crash aside from the name on the truc…
Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On Route 78 In Northampton County: State Police Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On Route 78 In Northampton County: State Police
Tractor-Trailer Rolls Over On Route 78 In Northampton County: State Police A tractor-trailer rolled over on Route 78 in Northampton County early Tuesday morning, state police confirmed. The vehicle rolled over in the eastbound lanes to the Route 33 northbound ramp in Lower Saucon Township around 6 a.m., according to PSP Trooper Nathan Branosky. Tractor Trailer rollover on I-78 EB to SR 33 ramp, Lower Saucon Twp., Northampton Co. Ramp remains open, proceed in the area with caution. Troopers are on scene. @wfmztraffic @lehighvalley @LehighAlerts @mcall pic.twitter.com/hsmZXZKH4J — Trooper Branosky (@PSPTroopMPIO) April 12, 2022 The ramp remained open, but dri…
Police Seek ID For Car Involved In Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Crash Police Seek ID For Car Involved In Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Crash
Police Seek ID For Car Involved In Lehigh Valley Hit-And-Run Crash Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a vehicle they say was involved in a hit-and-run crash in the Lehigh Valley area. The driver of the vehicle pictured above is accused of hitting a stop sign and shrub while turning onto Dartford Road from Black River Road in Lower Saucon Township shortly after 4:40 p.m. on Saturday, March 4, local police said. The driver then continued onto Dartford Road toward Colesville Road, police said. The vehicle sustained driver’s side front end damage and has a broken taillight, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lower Saucon …
PA Police Officer Busted On DUI Charge: Authorities PA Police Officer Busted On DUI Charge: Authorities
PA Police Officer Busted On DUI Charge: Authorities A patrolman has been arrested for driving under the influence, according to a release by police and public records. Daniel A. Benscics, 33, of Bethlehem, was arrested following a traffic stop on Dec. 12 at 2 a.m., according to Lititz Borough police. Benscics was initially stopped for unsafe driving, but with police for he was allegedly under the influence of alcohol, he was taken into custody, as stated in the release. He blew a 0.190% Breath Alcohol Content during his breathalyzer test for evidence, according to the release. Benscics is a graduate of Bethlehem Catholic High School, who e…
Police Seek Northampton County Man Accused Of Felony Access Device Fraud, Theft Police Seek Northampton County Man Accused Of Felony Access Device Fraud, Theft
Police Seek Northampton County Man Accused Of Felony Access Device Fraud, Theft Police in Northampton County are seeking the public’s help locating a man accused of felony access device fraud and theft by unlawful taking. A warrant was issued August 25 for the arrest of Geoffrey Allen Painter, 28, with a felony charge for forgery, as well as theft by unlawful taking and possession of an access device known to be counterfeit or altered, Lower Saucon Township police said Thursday. The alleged crimes occurred on the 1200 block of Seidersville Road in Bethlehem, police said. Anyone with information about Painter’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Lower Saucon Police De…
PA Appeals Court Denies 'Sex Slave' Serial Rapist's Bid To Leave Prison Before Age 103 PA Appeals Court Denies 'Sex Slave' Serial Rapist's Bid To Leave Prison Before Age 103
PA Appeals Court Denies 'Sex Slave' Serial Rapist's Bid To Leave Prison Before Age 103 Pennsylvania serial rapist Seth Mull won't be getting out of prison any time soon. A state appeals court on Thursday denied the 33-year-old inmate's bid to leave prison before his term of 78 years to life is up, PennLive reports. He will not be eligible for parole until he is 103 years old. Mull was convicted of rape and human trafficking after a single trial in 2018.  The three victims -- between 19 and 25 years old -- said he held them captive, strangled, beat them, forced them to take drugs and threatened to tell their families. Mull, of Lower Saucon Township, treated the vic…
BREAKING: Pedestrian Struck On Route 78 In Northampton County, State Police Say BREAKING: Pedestrian Struck On Route 78 In Northampton County, State Police Say
Breaking: Pedestrian Struck On Route 78 In Northampton County, State Police Say A pedestrian was struck by a car on Route 78 in Northampton County Wednesday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said. The crash occurred in the westbound lane near milepost 63.0 in Lower Saucon Township around 10 a.m., PSP Trooper Nathan Branosky said. Right lane is closed at I-78 W/B, MM 63.0, Lower Saucon Twp., Northampton Co. for a struck pedestrian. Troopers, EMS and Fire Dept. on scene. Expect delays. pic.twitter.com/W5r7hDfBSE — Trooper Branosky (@PSPTroopMPIO) April 28, 2021 The right lane was reopened around 11:10 a.m. following the initial on-scene investigation with state t…
PA Man Who Fatally Hit Woman In Crosswalk During Broad Daylight Was High On Meth, Police Say PA Man Who Fatally Hit Woman In Crosswalk During Broad Daylight Was High On Meth, Police Say
PA Man Who Fatally Hit Woman In Crosswalk During Broad Daylight Was High On Meth, Police Say A Pennsylvania man was high on meth when he fatally struck a 74-year-old woman in a crosswalk during broad daylight, police said. Kenneth Schuebel, 57, was charged Tuesday with homicide by vehicle while DUI, homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter and five related offenses, LehighValleyLive reports citing court records. Schuebel, of Lower Saucon Township, struck Frances Miller in a crosswalk on the 1200 block of Main Street in Hellertown shortly before 3:40 p.m. on June 20, police said. Miller, of Hellertown, was taken to St. Luke’s University Hospital in Fountain Hill with tra…
3-Year-Old Boy Dead, 2 Others Unbuckled Ejected In PA Rollover Crash 3-Year-Old Boy Dead, 2 Others Unbuckled Ejected In PA Rollover Crash
3-Year-Old Boy Dead, 2 Others Unbuckled Ejected In PA Rollover Crash A 3-year-old boy died four other people including a 7-year-old girl all not wearing seatbelts were ejected in a Friday evening crash on State Route 33 in Northampton County, authorities said. Troopers from the Belfast barracks responded to southbound crash at the Route 78 interchange in Lower Saucon Township around 7:55 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Nathan T. Branosky said. A 2004 Mercury Mountaineer carrying five people from Manilus, NY, was trying to get onto the Route 78 eastbound ramp while a 2017 Kia Sportage was trying to get on the Route 78 westbound ramp, th…
Allentown Woman, 73, Slams Into Overturned Truck On Route 33 Allentown Woman, 73, Slams Into Overturned Truck On Route 33
Allentown Woman, 73, Slams Into Overturned Truck On Route 33 A 73-year-old Allentown woman who slammed into the back of a truck that overturned on Route 33 in Northampton County escaped only with a minor foot injury, authorities said. Anthony Coffaro, 30, was making a right-hand turn in his truck at the bottom of the ramp on the northbound side of Route 33, when his vehicle overturned onto the driver's side and slid across the roadway into the barrier just after 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Nathan T. Branosky said. Margaret Maskornick's Honda CRV then collided into the back of the semi-trailer of the truck as she was gett…
SEEN HER? Alert Issued For Missing Northampton County Teen SEEN HER? Alert Issued For Missing Northampton County Teen
Seen HER? Alert Issued For Missing Northampton County Teen Authorities are seeking the public's help in locating a missing Northampton County teen. Adrianna Lynn Stahler, 17, was last seen leaving her home in Lower Saucon Township around 2 a.m. on Dec. 28, local police said. Stahler, who police say left home without her cell phone, is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. She has blue eyes and blond hair, as well as a center nose ring and nose stud piercing, authorities said. Stahler may be at an unknown location within Bethlehem City, police said. Anyone with information about Stahler’s whereabouts is asked to contact the departm…
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Northampton County These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Northampton County
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Northampton County Niche.com has released its latest rankings of best places to live in Pennsylvania as well as Northampton County. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings.  According to the list, the top three spots in Northampton County are Forks Township, Lower Nazareth Township and Wilson. Top towns for public schools in the county include Wilson, Raubsville and West Easton, respectively. Here are the other top places to live in Northampton County, according to Niche.com. 4. Hanover Township 5. Lower Saucon Town…