Man Used Feces to Write 'I AM SORRY' on Restroom Wall, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say Richard Norman Hamm II, 22, of Center Valley also made two prank phone calls in which he asked Subway staff to check the women's restroom that he had allegedly just vandalized.

Bethlehem Police Officer from Hellertown Subject of Lawsuit

A Bethlehem police officer from Hellertown who allegedly caused a Sept. 15 accident on the city's South Side is being sued—along with the city and the Bethlehem Police Department—by a 28-year-old woman who was injured in the crash.

Man Allegedly Gave Police Two Fake Names

Hellertown Police say a borough man was charged with two counts of providing false identification to law enforcement, after he allegedly provided police officers with fake names on two different occasions in December.

OMG PD: Alleged 'Swiss Cheese Pervert' Arrested

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Borough Resident Accused of Choking Man, Sitting on His Head

Vincent La Volpe Jr., 25, of the 1600 block of Main Street, has been charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and harassment.

Man Stole Mother and Stepfather's Car, Police Say

A Salisbury Township man has been charged with auto theft, receiving stolen property and burglary after Lower Saucon Township police say he stole a car from his mother and stepfather's garage.

Driver Who Said She Swerved to Avoid Deer Charged With DUI: Police

In a news release, Lower Saucon Township police said Gail Paulus, 60, of Kintnersville, lost control of her car after hitting a pole on Christmas night, losing a back wheel and sliding for 97 feet in the 2600 block of Easton Road.

Man Stole Gun from Dad's Home Last Summer, Police Say

In a news release issued over the weekend, police said an arrest warrant will be issued for John Antonelli III, of the 200 block of W. Sixth St., Berwick, Pa.

L. Saucon Man Was Stoned When He Caused Shimersville Road Wreck, Police Say

Eric P. Mason, 27, of 1451 Clauser Drive was charged with driving under the influence of marijuana and other offenses for allegedly causing a Sept. 4 wreck on Shimersville Road. The accident left another driver in critical condition.

Police Still Investigating Accident Involving Woman Near Manor

Anyone with information about the Friday evening accident is asked to call the Hellertown Police Department at 610-759-2200.

Reward Offered for Information on Rt. 22 Hit-and-Run Death

Lehigh Valley Crime Stoppers offering up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of driver who killed Rt. 22 pedestrian.

'Large Amount of Jewelry' Stolen from Apple Tree Lane Home: Police

Jewelry has been a target of thieves involved in other recent burglaries in Lower Saucon Township.

Catalytic Converter Thefts on the Rise

Recent catalytic converter thefts are under investigation in both South Whitehall and Upper Macungie townships.

DNA from Cigarette Connects Hellertown Man to 2011 Mischief: Police

Lower Saucon Township police say DNA collected from a piece of crime scene evidence—a discarded Newport cigarette—has connected a Hellertown man to a July 2011 criminal mischief case.

Chief Warns of 'Water Department' Scam

Hellertown Police Chief Robert Shupp is warning residents about a scam involving thieves claiming to be 'Water Department' employees. Anyone who observes suspicious activity should call either the Borough Authority or the police department.

Driver Slid on Snow, Struck Car at Stop Sign, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say a Philadelphia man was cited for allegedly driving at an unsafe speed following a Friday morning accident at the intersection of Bingen and Saucon Valley roads.

At Least 1 Dead in Crash, Tractor-Trailer Fire on I-78 in Williams

A tractor-trailer fire on I-78 westbound near the toll plaza in Williams Township has caused traffic to back up.

Man Failed to Stop at Seidersville and Old Philly, Caused Accident: Police

Lower Saucon Township police say a Katy, Texas, man was cited after allegedly causing an accident at the intersection of Seidersville Road and Old Philadelphia Pike last month.

Man Lost Control of Dodge Ram on Slushy Road, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say a Quakertown man was cited for traffic violations after he allegedly lost control of the Dodge Ram he was driving and crashed on Rt. 378 on the morning of Jan. 4.

Source: Pipe Bomb Found in Car at L. Saucon Collision Center

A Patch reader said some residents of the Old Philadelphia Pike area reported hearing two small explosions early this morning.

Pedestrian Struck on Main Street Near SV Manor

The female Hellertown pedestrian reportedly suffered a head injury.

72-Year-Old Woman on Tire-Slashing Spree

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State Department Issues Travel Alert for Sochi Olympics

Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.

Chestnut St., Hellertown Man Sexually Assaulted Girl, 11, Police Say

Hellertown Police say John R. Kunsman, 60, of 149 E. Chestnut St., has been charged with sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl.

Man Who Allegedly Faked Seizure Charged With DUI, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say a 24-year-old Allentown man who allegedly faked a seizure and banged his head on a window while seated in a police car has been charged with DUI and multiple traffic offenses.

Police: Passing I-78 Trucker Rescues Two Before Rig Is Engulfed

Two drivers and two passengers hurt in two-truck crash, fire that produces thick smoke, traffic havoc.

Man Drove Truck on SVHS Baseball Field, Caused $1,800 in Damage, Police Say

In a news release issued Tuesday, police said Joseph George Polak II, of the 2400 block of Easton Road, drove on the field during the overnight hours of Dec. 14.

Truck Crash, Fire Shutters I-78

The highway had reopened by mid-afternoon, with lane restrictions in place.

Fence, Trees Damaged in Hit-and-Run Crash, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say they're investigating a hit-and-run accident in which trees and a fence in the 2400 block of Black River Road were damaged.

Man's Bulldog Got Loose, Attacked Neighbor's Dog, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say a Coal Yard Road resident was cited for an alleged dog law violation after his American bulldog got loose on the evening of Dec. 27 and allegedly attacked a neighbor's dog.

'Large Amount of Drugs' Seized from Vehicle, Police Say

Hellertown Police say an East Brunswick, N.J., woman has been charged with possession with intent to deliver drugs.

Woman Brought Heroin into Downtown Bank, Police Say

Hellertown Police say a Riegelsville area woman was charged with possession of a controlled substance (heroin) and possession of drug paraphernalia after she was allegedly found with the drug in a National Penn Bank branch at 741 Main St. on Oct. 9.

‘Jihad Jane’ Sentenced in Philadelphia

The former Montgomery County, Pa., resident, who had faced life in prison, received a 10-year sentence after cooperating with authorities.

Drunken Woman Staggered Down Middle of Rt. 378, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say a woman who allegedly staggered down the middle of Rt. 378 and was nearly struck by an oncoming car early on New Year's Day was cited for public drunkenness.

Drunken Man Yelled 'Don't Tase Me Bro,' Ran Off, Police Say

A Lower Saucon Township man was cited for public drunkenness after he allegedly caused a loud scene outside Revolutions at Saucon Valley on Rt. 378 early on the morning of Dec. 29.

Theft Reported from First Avenue Garage

In a news release issued Thursday, Hellertown police said the theft is believed to have occurred sometime between Dec. 30 and Jan. 1.

2 Hurt in Crash on Icy I-78

The two-vehicle accident happened Saturday morning on Interstate 78.

OMG PD: Man Threatens Woman With Swastika Face Tattoo

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Man Shot in Leg With Pellet Gun in North Hellertown, Police Say

Hellertown Police say they are investigating an incident in which a man who was walking north on Main Street early on the morning of Dec. 26 was shot in the leg with a pellet gun.

Snow Emergency in Hellertown Takes Effect at 5 p.m.

Hellertown Borough Manager Cathy Hartranft announced Thursday morning that a snow emergency will take effect in the borough at 5 p.m., and remain in effect until further notice.