1 injured in early Saturday morning stabbing in Hellertown: Police

LehighValleyNews.com | By Jason Addy

Published August 3, 2024 at 4:32 PM EDT

Hellertown Police Department — A stabbing was reported around 3:15 a.m. Saturday on East Thomas Avenue, according to Hellertown police.

HELLERTOWN, Pa. — A man could face charges after Hellertown police responded early Saturday morning to a stabbing on East Thomas Avenue, according to the department.

William Vera, 54, was taken into custody on East Thomas Avenue, where a stabbing was reported around 3:15 a.m. Saturday, an officer confirmed to LehighValleyNews.com.

The Hellertown Police Department released no other information, citing its active investigation.

Charging documents were not immediately available Saturday.

This story is ongoing and will be updated as it develops.

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