2 Write Bad Checks to 2 Catholic Churches, Police Say

A Bethlehem pair is accused of using checks from closed accounts to buy $500 in gift cards.

OMG PD: Banned from Twitter, Trying to Steal $40k in Chips

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Man Stabbed After Answering Door in Township, Police Say

Assailant said nothing before stabbing 42-year-old victim in the stomach, according to Bethlehem Township police.

Man Gets 10-20 Year Prison Sentence for Stabbing Uncle

Judge says she has never seen anyone show 'less remorse' than John E. Bragg Jr., convicted of trying to kill his uncle in September 2012.

Nude, Uninvited Guest Fought Homeowner, Cop: Police

A 5 a.m. knock from a strange woman on a Northeast Bethlehem door led to a bizarre series of events, according to court papers.

Search Suspended for Bethlehem Hiker Matthew Greene

Bethlehem hiker Matthew Greene, a math teacher in the Nazareth Area School District, went missing mid-July.

Syria Event Protester Threw Shoe, Hit Cop, Police Say

Syrian-born man from Whitehall was with group of people protesting during daylong 'Syrian crisis' event at Lehigh.

Contractor Took $10K, Did No Work, Police Say

Upper Milford Township man charged with home improvement fraud for the second time this year.

Man Slammed Woman's Head on Car 3 Times: Police

Allentown man was arrested Saturday following alleged assault on Montclair Avenue.

Man Running on I-78 Arrested, Police Say

State police at Fogelsville say a 25-year-old Allentown man was running on Interstate 78 shortly before midnight Saturday.

Man Threatens Wife With Gun in Home, Police Say

Drama played out on Wilson Avenue in Bethlehem Township after woman asked husband to sign separation papers, according to court record.

High Winds Causing Power Outages in Valley

PPL reports more than 4,800 customers without power in Lehigh and Northampton counties; severe thunderstorm watch in effect.

Car Hits Building, Police Car in South Bethlehem

Witness compares South Bethlehem chase to "Grand Theft Auto."

Lehigh Football Player to Face Trial for Alleged Assault

Russhon Phillips, 19, is charged with kicking another man in the face during fight outside of South Bethlehem bar.

Stickup at Holiday Inn Express, Police Say

Man brandished gun and demanded money from clerk at South Bethlehem hotel, police say.

'He Was Alive,' Mom Charged With Killing Baby Allegedly Told Police

Amanda Hein, accused of suffocating newborn baby boy in Lower Saucon Township in August, is headed to trial.

EPA OMG PD: Stolen Stone Roosters, Taking 'The Matrix'

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Fire Leaves Two Families Homeless in Bethlehem Township

Fire broke out in 10-unit complex of Keystone Street late Thursday night, Red Cross officials say.

2 LV Men Charged in Alleged Energy Fraud Scheme

Federal prosecutors announced charges Wednesday against three men, including one from Fogelsville and another from the Schnecksville area, in an alleged fraud scheme.

Man Acted Out 'Rape Fantasy' with Girl, 14: Police

18-year-old Hellertown man met Bethlehem girl through anonymous social media application, according to court records.

Look Out! Don't Hit That Deer!

October and November are peak times for deer-related car crashes in Pennsylvania.

Odd Crime: $200 in Egg Damage

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1968 Murder of Bethlehem Man Solved, Police Say

Texas man charged with killing a Bethlehem Steel executive assistant 45 years after his body was dumped in a Monroe County field.

Man Charged With Stealing Motorcycle from Neighbor's Garage

Bike stolen from W. Union Boulevard garage was then sold to another man who identified thief for detectives, court papers say.

Former Philadelphia Eagle Irving Fryar, Mother Charged With Conspiracy and Fraud

They allegedly attempted to steal $690,000 from fraudulent home loans.

Rolling Meth Lab Found Because of Broken Headlight: Police

Man and woman charged with operating a meth lab and other crimes after traffic stop on Route 512 on Tuesday.

Elderly Woman Hit Trespasser with Cane, Police Say

Allentown man charged with criminal trespass and simple assault for break-in at Woodmont Mews.

$36K Theft From Little League: Vendor Complaints Made Board Suspicious

Husband of former league treasurer was charged with taking league money to support drug habit, according to arrest affidavit.

Comfort Inn Alleged Robber Arrested

Police say the man who robbed the front desk at a Comfort Inn has been caught.

62 Bags of Cocaine in E. Union Blvd. Home, Police Say

Also allegedly found in suspected drug dealer's home were heroin, marijuana and an illegally owned handgun.

Odd Crime: Retail Theft Leads to AWOL Bust

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Moravian Football Players Burglarized Teammate's Room: Police

Stolen television and silver chain were passed around among students, court papers say.

South Bethlehem Man Sold Heroin on E. 4th St.: Police

Police said they also found crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia in his apartment.

Stepfather Sexually Assaulted Girl for 6 Years, Police Say

31-year-old Freemansburg man faces 111 criminal counts for years of sexual abuse on girl, according to court records.

No Danger From Man Taking Photos at Clearview School: Officials

Mystery photographer was identified, contacted and cleared by Bethlehem police, school district officials say.

Man Vandalized, Tried to Set Fire to Home, Police Say

Angry with his girlfriend, Marvine-Pembroke resident trashed their home, then tried to set fire to it, according to Bethlehem police.

Warning: Man Seen Taking Photos of Kids at Clearview Elementary School

Photographer fled after he was spotted by an adult; police plan to increase patrols near school.

Meet Bethlehem's 2 New Police Officers

Veteran who served in Afghanistan and former Washington, D.C., officer join Bethlehem department.

Man Stole $36K From Little League to Buy Drugs: Police

The husband of the financial manager of Bethlehem’s North Central Little League was arrested Monday, according to police.

Attempted Child Luring Near Broughal Middle School: Police

Driver of white Ford sedan with tinted windows tried to get child into car, police say.