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Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comPepper spray incident makes East Penn Schools 1st in the Valley to comply with new school weapon lawThe school district alerted the community about three hours after an incident involving pepper spray occurred in the upstairs cafeteria of Emmaus High School on Wednesday afternoon. Legislation that went into effect this month requires districts to alert parents, guardians and teachers of school weapon incidents. -
Mark Schiefelbein/AP PhotoAn external audit of 114 cases handled by former U.S. Center for SafeSport investigator Jason Krasley — a former Allentown police officer — led to the watchdog agency's reopening of three of those cases.
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The driver of a car that hit a school bus head-on Wednesday crossed a double-yellow line and caused the collision, police said Thursday. -
The Allentown Fair introduced metal detectors two years ago, and guests "appreciate" the added security they provide, according to organizers.
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A 27-year-old driver from New York was charged with homicide by vehicle and related crimes in connection with the death of 67-year-old Susan Henderson, of Norristown, state police said. It happened on Hecktown Road in Lower Nazareth Township on Tuesday.
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Eight were wounded and one person was charged in connection with the shooting, but “it’s too early in the investigation to detail exactly what occurred and to comment whether anyone else is likely to be charged,” District Attorney Gavin Holihan said Wednesday.
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A 32-year-old Allentown man died Tuesday at a local hospital shortly after he was found unresponsive in his cell at the Lehigh County Jail. The coroner on Wednesday ruled his death a suicide.
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The crash occurred Tuesday morning on Hecktown Road in Lower Nazareth Township, after authorities said police observed the Mercedes driver commit a traffic violation.
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The owners of an Easton hemp store were charged with possession with intent to distribute controlled substances after a raid on the store found illegal drugs, authorities said.
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A motorcycle driver was clocked doing 112 mph during traffic enforcement Monday in one Lehigh Valley community, police said. It was 72 mph over the posted speed limit.
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Police charged two men with gun-related crimes in the downtown area. Eight people were hit by gunfire in the first incident, including one who required life-saving surgery, according to charging documents. The second, unrelated incident involved a man who allegedly fired into the ground.
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Allentown police responded as two groups shot at each other on North Seventh Street, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan said. Police also opened fire. Several people were taken to hospitals, according to the district attorney.
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro sent lawmakers a letter with six proposals to fill vacancies.
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ALLENTOWN, Pa. - COVID-19 cases appear to be dropping in Lehigh Valley jails, but the omicron surge continues to drive new lockdowns for inmates and…
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Wolf said part of the solution is to improve job opportunities, increase community resources and fund schools.
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Northampton County recently shut down its work-release program; Lehigh County ended its over a year ago.
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The 13-year veteran of the Allentown Police Department had been hospitalized since early this year.
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To help ease the strain of surging COVID cases, officials are considering letting some inmates go home on work release.
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Chief Charles Roca will lead the department with Assistant Chiefs Michael Becker and James Gress.
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The American Civil Liberties Union was among the chief opponents of approval.
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Mark Pinsley says it would reduce food waste and provide job training for the incarcerated.
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Activist groups have called on state police to be more transparent in use of force cases.
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The district attorney's office says Nothstein stalked a female acquaintance and her boyfriend.
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Police say the "smash and grab" theft could be part of a bigger national trend.
