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Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comCriminal charges — including involuntary manslaughter in one case — have been filed against two Northampton County young people who, trying to replicate TikTok challenges, seriously injured and killed participants, the Northampton County District Attorney's Office said. -
Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comLeroy Mendez, 37, was charged with aggravated assault, aggravated assault by vehicle while DUI and accidents involving death or personal injury, all felonies, police said.
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The Allentown Police Department said it expects to get $1.5 million by next year to fund its purchase of new technology to solve crimes. Some residents are urging city officials to invest in prevention measures, too. -
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Allentown police shot and killed 27-year-old Dominick Hogans on Monday. It was the third time police opened fire in the city this year.
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Officers shot and killed a 27-year-old Allentown man after he shot at them early Monday morning, according to Assistant Chief Michael Becker.
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Police are warning folks not to deposit mail in the dropbox outside the Palmer branch of the Easton Post Office. They say several checks have been stolen from the mail.
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Starting this summer, the Bethlehem Police Department will use stop-arm cameras to capture and enforce illegal school bus passing in its jurisdiction.
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The virtual town hall will be streamed on Zoom at 7 p.m. Thursday. Lehigh Valley Stands Up is planning to host an in-person watch party.
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A Northampton County jury found Christopher Ferrante not guilty of drug delivery resulting in death Tuesday, while convicting him on six lesser charges.
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Testimony in the trial of Christopher Ferrante, charged in the 2020 overdose death of Michael Racciato, concluded Monday with Ferrante himself, along with his handler in the Allentown Police Department.
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Vandals struck on the ground and main floors, and cash from a donation box was stolen, officials said.
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Bethlehem officials are still investigating.
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The legislation cracks down on the illegal operation of dirt bikes and ATVs in the Lehigh Valley.
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Charges were filed against Bethlehem's former Budget and Finance director on Thursday.
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The more important topic was keeping people safe and getting rid of gun violence.
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Staff and extra security will be looking for kids left alone.
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There is no public space in the Lehigh Valley in which it is legal to ride an ATV.
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The four will be listed alongside 98 others who have died in the line of duty since the state police agency’s founding in 1905.
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Violators face fines up to $2,500 and two years' imprisonment, under Pa.'s election code.
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Pa. Attorney General Josh Shapiro applauds the move and says he's prepared for pushback from gun rights groups.
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In most cases the violators can't be identified, so no one will be prosecuted.
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Lt. Gov. Fetterman says the digital update is long overdue.
