Walnut Street Couple Charged as Drug Dealers

Emmaus Police found heroin, cocaine, scales and packing materials in couple's apartment, District Attorney says.

Odd Crime from Eastern PA: Busted Twice in One Night

Check out these unusual police stories from around Eastern PA.

Car Window Smashed at Upper Milford Business

Police are looking for information about a recent incident at European Precision in Upper Milford Township.

$800 Stolen From Coin Machines at Emmaus Car Wash, Police Say

Theft at Bubble Brush Car Wash in Emmaus is among recent incidents reported by Emmaus Police.

5 Shrubs Stolen from Emmaus Business, Police Say

Theft at Fernrock Landscaping is among recent incidents reported by the Emmaus Police Department.

Man Knocked Out During Emmaus Robbery, Police Say

An Upper Milford man was hit in the head and knocked out during a robbery near Furnace Dam Park in Emmaus recently.

Emmaus Man Beat Teen in Head with Metal Pipe, Police Say

Jason Powell of Ridge Street and a teenager attacked two other teens during a fight in the Borough of Emmaus on Friday night.

2 Emmaus Bank Robberies, Same Robber, DA Says

A man jailed for one bank robbery has now been charged with a second bank robbery in Emmaus.

Emmaus Police Investigate Hit and Run

The Emmaus Police Department is investigating a hit and run reported on Chestnut Street two weeks ago.

Man Took Washer, Dryer From David’s Appliance, Police Say

An Emmaus man has been charged with theft and receiving stolen property after he admitted to taking several appliances from behind David's Appliance.

Jefferson Elementary Evacuation Drill Thursday

Jefferson Elementary School will hold its second evacuation drill of the 2012-2013 school year on Thursday at 1:30 p.m.

Portable Toilet Blown Up in Upper Milford Park, Police Say

A porta potty was blown up in Churchview Park this weekend, according to Pennsylvania State Police.

$4,000 Stolen from Indian Creek Golf Course, Police Say

It is the second reported burglary at the Indian Creek Golf Course in eight days, state police say.

Woman, 85, Struck by SUV and Killed, Police Say

An 85-year-old woman walking along Kings Highway South in Upper Milford Saturday is struck by an SUV and killed, state police say.

Lockdown at Jefferson Triggered by Phone Malfunction

A 45-minuted lockdown at Jefferson Elementary School on Thursday was caused by a glitch in the internal telephone system, according to the principal.

Alleged Embezzler's Pension Could Get Frozen

Nancy Tonkin, the former South Whitehall utility supervisor who is charged with her husband, William, of embezzling $850,000 from the township, might not have access to her pension.

Updated: Emmaus Couple Charged with Embezzling Nearly $1M from South Whitehall Township

Former South Whitehall utility manager Nancy A. Tonkin and her husband, a former South Whitehall police officer, are charged with embezzling $854,497 from township coffers over more than a decade, the Lehigh County District Attorney says.

$1K in Jewelry Stolen from Emmaus Home, Police Say

Theft on E. Greenleaf Street is among the recent incidents reported by Emmaus Police Department.

Missing Student Last Known to Be in Vera Cruz Road Area

Matthew Royer, 21, left his apartment at the University of Rhode Island on Thursday and has not been seen since.

Emmaus Bank, Church Damanged by Vandals, Police Say

Wells Fargo and St. John's Lutheran Church were damaged by spray paint on the same night, according to Emmaus Police.

Copper Piping Stolen from Emmaus Homes, Police Say

Copper piping was taken from two unoccupied homes for sale in Emmaus, according to Emmaus Police.

Vandals Deface St. John's Church, Police Say

St. John's Lutheran Church in Emmaus recently was damaged by spray paint, according to Emmaus Police.

Fatal Fire: Nearly $10K Raised for Funeral Costs

The Business and Community Alliance recently distributed nearly $10,000 among the funeral homes that handled the arrangements for the four people killed in the St. Patrick's Day Fire in Emmaus.

Contractor Paid $6,000, Didn't Do Work, Police Say

Given $6,000 to renovate a bathroom in a Northeast Bethlehem home, an Upper Milford contractor took the money and paid personal debts, police say.

Nearly $4K in Jewelry Stolen from Nursing Home Resident, Police Say

Theft at Emmaus Village is among the recent incidents reported by Emmaus Police Department.

262 Pounds of Unwanted Drugs Snared in Emmaus

Saturday's National Drug Take-Back Day saw Emmaus residents bring in 262 pounds of unwanted drugs. Overall, Lehigh County residents discarded a record 1,557.5 pounds of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications.

Empty Beer Kegs Stolen from Emmaus Restaurant, Police Say

Theft at Italiano Delite Restaurant is among recent incidents reported by the Emmaus Police Department.

$6K Sweepstakes Scam Targets Emmaus Woman, Police Say

A resident of Ridge Manor in Emmaus sent about $6,000 to a Florida address after being told she won a sweepstakes, Emmaus Police report.

High School Gun Rumors Under Investigation

Police investigated rumors that someone was going to bring a gun to Emmaus High School.

Driver Hurt When Car Hits Utility Pole in Upper Milford, Police Say

Cars tangle, pushing one car into a utility pole at an Upper Milford intersection, troopers report.

Fire Department to Hold Home Safety Seminar

Emmaus Firefighters will be on hand from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday at the Emmaus Fire Training Facility on Klines Lane to teach members of the community about home fire safety.

$24K Truck Stolen from Main Street Business, Police Say

Theft at Hendrick’s and Son is among three recent vehicle-related thefts reported by the Emmaus Police Department.

Get Rid of Outdated Drugs Saturday at Emmaus PD, South Mall

Local police will collect outdated and unwanted medications as part of National Take Back Day on Saturday.

Man, Woman Exchange Shoves and Kicks, Police Say

Both will be cited for escalation of argument at Upper Milford Township residence, troopers report.

Business Reports Unauthorized Use of Credit Card, Police Say

The Mechanics Plus fuel card was used on several occasions at various Hess stations without authorization, troopers report.

Pair Steals Checks, Credit Card, Police Say

They used Upper Milford woman's credit card and tried to cash stolen checks, troopers report.

Hazardous Waste Barrels Dumped in Upper Milford, Police Say

Barrels contained transmission fluid, brake fluid and diesel fuel or kerosene, troopers report.

Mexico-to-Lehigh Valley Meth Ring Included Emmaus-Area Men, AG Says

Pa. Attorney General Kathleen Kane says narcotics agents have shut down a drug ring that distributed crystal meth from Mexico throughout the Lehigh Valley.

4 Hurt in Rear-End Collision in Upper Milford, Police Say

3 are moderately hurt in Wednesday accident, troopers report.

Man Dumped Gerbil Cage, 5 Bags of Trash at Church Camp, Police Say

Evidence left behind points finger at trash dumper at Upper Milford church camp, troopers say.