'Park Somewhere Else N-----' Written on Woman's Car, Police Say

A racially offensive term was written on a woman's car when she didn't park in her normal space, Lower Saucon Township police said in a news release Tuesday.

Alleged Car Thief Arrested Outside L. Saucon Liquor Store

Joshua Todora, 29, of Salisbury Township, was arrested outside a Lower Saucon Township liquor store Monday after allegedly stealing a car in Bethlehem Township. He has been charged with robbery of a motor vehicle, which is a level one felony.

Copper Stolen from Home in 1300 Block of Main Street, Police Say

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call the Hellertown Police Department at 610-838-7040.

Traffic Sign Damaged in Hit-and-Run Accident, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say they are investigating minor damage to a traffic sign that was caused by a hit-and-run accident at Springtown Hill Road and Kohas Drive.

Medical Records, Journal Writings Could Be Inadmissible at Woman's Murder Trial

Amanda Hein, 27, of Allentown, is accused of murdering her newborn baby inside a restaurant bathroom in Lower Saucon Township.

2 Cited After Head-On Collision at Saucon Square Entrance: Police

Lower Saucon Township Police say two drivers were cited after one allegedly caused a Dec. 18 head-on collision at the entrance to the Saucon Square shopping center on Rt. 378.

Young Adults Littered Free Newspaper in L. Saucon, Police Say

In a news release, police said the majority of the papers were dumped in the 2000 block of Fieldstone Drive.

Man Backed Out of Driveway into Passing Car, Police Say

A Lower Saucon Township man was charged with a traffic violation after police say he collided with a passing vehicle as he was backing out of his driveway in the 1300 block of Seidersville Road Dec. 13.

Christmas Eve Ruined by Furniture-Throwing Boyfriend, Police Say

A Hellertown man was jailed in lieu of $20,000 bail Tuesday, according to a story published by WFMZ Channel 69 News, after he allegedly threw furniture at his girlfriend inside her apartment and then fled after authorities were called.

Officers Called for Drug Overdose on Northampton Street, Police Say

Officers who responded to the scene of a reported drug overdose in the 100 block of Northampton Street on the morning of Dec. 13 arrested a man for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police Investigating Hit-and-Run in 600 Block of Main Street

Hellertown police say they're investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred shortly after noon Dec. 20 in the 600 block of Main Street.

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Tools, Rims, Stereo Equipment Stolen from Garage, Police Say

Hellertown Police say they are investigating the theft of items from a garage that was being used for storage.

VW Passat Struck Stone Wall on Wassergass Road, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say they are hoping to identify the driver of a dark blue 2001 to 2005 VW Passat that collided with a stone wall in the 2400 block of Wassergass Road Wednesday morning.

Man Passed Bad $20 Bills at Pizza Parlor, Police Say

A Hellertown man was charged with theft by deception, after Lower Saucon Township police say he passed two bad $20 bills at a local pizza parlor Dec. 4.

Man Steals $3,200 in Hair Products from Giant stores: Police

A Lower Saucon man is accused of stealing hair products from Giant supermarkets in Trexlertown, Allentown, Quakertown and Hellertown.

Alleged Mall Carjacking Getaway Driver Appears in Court

Basim Henry, who was taken into custody in the Lehigh Valley Saturday, and three other men charged in fatal carjacking in New Jersey will be arraigned Jan. 8.

Se-Wy-Co Fire Co. in Pierce Holiday Photo Facebook Contest

Se-Wy-Co Fire Company in Lower Saucon Township is one of eight volunteer fire companies from throughout the nation competing to win a Pierce Manufacturing 100th anniversary prize pack in a Facebook photo contest being sponsored by the company.

Woman Who Hit Garbageman, Told Him 'I Drive a Range Rover,' Sentenced to Probation

Sarah M. Hart, 49, of North Drive, Lower Saucon Township, was sentenced to two years of probation and 50 hours of community service—as well as a requirement to continue mental health treatment—for assaulting a garbageman outside her home.

Township Teen Drove Too Fast, Struck Tree, Police Say

In a news release, police said the teen wasn't injured, but reported that the teen's vehicle sustained disabling damage in the 9:30 a.m. accident.

5 Gallons of Diesel Fuel Dumped on Driveway, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say they're investigating the dumping of five gallons of diesel fuel on a driveway in the 2800 block of County Line Road as a case of criminal mischief.

Suspect in Deadly Mall Carjacking Arrested in Lehigh Valley

Basim Henry and three other men charged in killing of Hoboken, N.J., attorney.

PA Drivers Really Are As Terrible As You Think, Report Says

Drivers from Pennsylvania were just outside the top-10 for worst in the country, according to a report.

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Hellertown Police Dept. to Hire New Part-Time Officer

Hellertown Police Chief Robert Shupp received permission from borough council Monday to proceed with the hiring of a part-time police officer.

Plea Deal Possible for Mom Accused of Killing Baby in L. Saucon?

Amanda Hein, 27, of Allentown, is accused of killing her newborn baby inside a restroom at a Lower Saucon Township restaurant in August.

Bushes Driven Through, Causing $100 Damage, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say they are investigating as a case of criminal mischief damage to bushes at a property in the 1800 block of Leithsville Road.

Man Caused Accident at Rt. 378, Seidersville Road: Police

Lower Saucon Township police say a Bethlehem area man caused an accident when he turned left in front of oncoming traffic at Rt. 378 and Seidersville Road Dec. 9.

Ballfields Damaged at SVHS, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say ballfields at Saucon Valley High School were damaged early Sunday in what is being investigated as a case of criminal mischief.

5 Cars Towed During Weekend Snowstorm, Chief Says

Just five cars had to be towed from snow emergency routes during Saturday's snowstorm, when a snow emergency was in effect for 24 hours, borough council was told by Police Chief Robert Shupp Monday.

GPS Unit Stolen from Minivan Stuck in Snow, Police Say

A Garmin GPS unit was stolen from a minivan that was stuck in the snow at a school bus stop on Redington Road Monday morning, Lower Saucon Township police said Tuesday.

State Police Investigating Another Williams Township Egging

Pennsylvania State Police at Belfast say they are investigating another egging on Melchor Drive in Williams Township.

Prisoner Escapes Custody in Nazareth

The man, accused of robbery, should be considered armed and dangerous, police said.

Hellertown Meth Lab Operators Plead Guilty

A mother and son who operated a meth lab inside a Main Street, Hellertown home pleaded guilty in Northampton County Court in separate hearings Thursday.

Snow Emergency Declared in Hellertown Borough

The Borough of Hellertown has declared a snow emergency effective at 10 a.m. Saturday.

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Man Accused of Firing Gun Near Woman's Head Has Charges Dismissed

A Hellertown man accused of firing a gun near his girlfriend's head in November had the most serious charges against him—including aggravated assault—dismissed, after evidence indicated that his girlfriend may have fired the gun herself.

Man Caused Hickory Hill Road Accident, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say a township man will be cited for driving his vehicle at an unsafe speed because he allegedly caused an accident on Hickory Hill Road near its intersection with Bingen Road.

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Man Had Empty Heroin Packets Labeled 'Great Ape,' Police Say

A Pen Argyl man was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after Lower Saucon Township police say three capped syringes, a metal spoon with dried residue on it and several empty heroin packets labeled 'Great Ape' were found in his car.