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Tom Shortell/LehighValleyNews.comCommissioner Zachary Cole-Borghi, 35, is among roughly 40 people charged in a multistate drug network. On Tuesday, his defense attorney argued in Lehigh County Court that his case should have a preliminary hearing separate from the others. -
Donna S. Fisher/For LehighValleyNews.comPolice Chief Charles Roca said he will welcome Sgt. Evan Weaver back to full duty on the city's police force.
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An Easton woman has been arrested and charged with animal cruelty related to a shooting incident in Bethlehem, the Northampton County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. -
The Northampton County District Attorney’s Office on Wednesday announced the arrest of Matthew Torres in connection with a fatal crash on Stefko Boulevard in Bethlehem.
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The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office said Richard A. Costello, 65, was found dead at 9:37 a.m. at his home on Friday, Aug. 2. The cause of death was a gunshot wound to the stomach.
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A Hellertown man was arrested Saturday after police say he stabbed his roommate multiple times. William Vera was charged with attempted homicide and aggravated assault.
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A stabbing was reported around 3:15 a.m. Saturday on East Thomas Avenue, according to Hellertown police.
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Evander Thompson, 30, is accused of fatally shooting Orlando Ibanez the morning of Sept. 23 at an apartment in the 500 block of West Allen Street.
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Upper Macungie Township Police Sgt. Dathan Schlegel gave out 2,106 traffic citations in 2023, according to the Lehigh Valley DUI Highway Safety Taskforce.
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Various Berks and Lehigh County police departments will join together to conduct coordinated aggressive-driving enforcement activities along the Route 222 corridor, a release said.
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According to court records, Kyle Anthony Kleintop, of Wind Gap, has been charged with theft by unlawful taking, criminal trespass and more.
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HanoverView Animal Hospital has reported its two outdoor air conditioning units were dismantled and stolen early Monday morning. Workers are asking for the public's help with finding the thieves.
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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.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee will take the 1st steps toward confirmation Monday.
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Gerlach, a former mayoral candidate, left a 16-year-old runaway at a homeless encampment, authorities said.
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A female suspect is the focus of the ongoing investigation, police said.
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Minsi Trails Boy Scout Council will sell local real estate to make its contribution to survivor fundThe council will sell Camp Trexler in Monroe County and its staff headquarters in the Allentown area.
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Michelle Kott is the first woman to serve as Bethlehem's police chief.
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The governor's office estimates there are 30 to 50 pregnancies per year in the state prison system.
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The county put a freeze on its work-release program over a year ago, but that could be changing.
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Advocates for immigrant rights argue detention is inhumane and unnecessary.
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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…
