Meadows Road Fire Hydrant Knocked Over; Police Investigating

Lower Saucon Township police say a fire hydrant at Meadows Road and Meadow Ridge Court was knocked off its base when it was struck by an unknown vehicle sometime Dec. 7.

L. Saucon Man Stole $2,200 from Slate Belt Rita's in 2010, Police Say

According to Plainfield Township police, Sami M. Mirza, 24, of Lower Saucon Township, broke into a Rita's Water Ice store in May 2010 and stole $2,200 from a safe and two registers. Mirza has been linked to the crime through DNA, police say.

Rt. 378 Closed in Bethlehem, Lower Saucon

Part of Route 378 is closed in Bethlehem and Lower Saucon Township, reportedly because of a fire.

Borough Man Accused of Rape Waives Preliminary Hearing

An 18-year-old Hellertown man who told police he was acting out a 'rape fantasy' in an alleged sex assault of a 14-year-old girl waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday.

$25 Gift Card Stolen from Yost Avenue Mailbox, Police Say

A Lower Saucon Township woman reported Tuesday that two Christmas cards that had been placed in her mailbox had been opened, police said.

Police Seek Info. About Hit-and-Run on Rt. 378

Lower Saucon Township police are seeking information about a hit-and-run accident they say happened at Rt. 378 and Black River Road on Friday at 5:40 p.m.

Police ID Man Killed in 50-Car PA Turnpike Crash

The Pittsburgh doctor died on the turnpike after he was struck by a vehicle, police say.

Burglary on Caryn Drive Under Investigation

Lower Saucon Township police say they are investigating a burglary that occurred Friday on Caryn Drive in the Four Seasons development. Silverware, jewelry and sports memorabilia were reportedly stolen.

Homes Egged on Butternut Road, Melchor Drive, Police Say

Pennsylvania State Police at Belfast say they are investigating the egging of several homes along Butternut Road and Melchor Drive in Williams Township.

1 to 3 Inches of Snow Possible Tuesday

Another one to three inches of snow is possible in the Saucon Valley Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service's latest forecast.

Alleged White Strips Thief Arrested After Hitting Giant Again, Police Say

Jeffrey Taddei, of the 3300 block of Greenwood Drive, Springtown, and Sean Boyer, of the 100 block of Traugers Crossing Road, Kintnersville, have been arrested in connection with a theft that occurred at the Lower Saucon Giant Nov. 8, police say.

One Dead After Possible 50-Vehicle PA Turnpike Collision

The weather made for slippery road conditions throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Weimaraner Dog Found Along Easton Road, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police are seeking the owner of a male Weimaraner dog found in the 2500 block of Easton Road Sunday.

Borough Man Charged With Harassment

Hellertown police said in a news release that Glenn A. Bronson Jr., of the 700 block of Front Street, was charged with harassment.

Phone Scams Turn Terrifying: Police

State police are urging Pennsylvanians to be suspicious of calls demanding money.

Man Threatened to 'Bury' Other Man, Told Him He 'Was Going Down,' Police Say

According to police, William Broad Jr., of the 4300 block of Lower Saucon Road, harassed another man Nov. 29 by calling and leaving a message in which he allegedly stated that he would 'bury him and his business.'

50 Bags of Weed Found on Alleged Shoplifter

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Bonfire Was Nuisance to Neighbors, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say a bonfire at 4303 Lower Saucon Road was a nuisance to neighbors, and that the homeowner responsible for starting the fire has been cited for an alleged township ordinance violation.

Man, Boy Fought at High School Bus Loop, Police Say

A Lower Saucon Township man and a boy who allegedly fought Nov. 22 at the Saucon Valley High School bus loop have both been cited with harassment.

Mailbox Damaged, Possibly With Baseball Bat, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say a mailbox in the 2500 block of Crestline Drive was damaged in what is being investigated as a case of criminal mischief.

Hellertown McDonald's Robber Sentenced to 5 to 10 Years in Prison

One of two men charged in the November 2010 armed robbery of the Hellertown McDonald's admits to participating in the crime in Northampton County Court Monday.

Woman Caused Rush Hour Accident on Rt. 378, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say a Bethlehem woman was charged with failing to drive her vehicle at a safe speed, after she allegedly caused an accident on Rt. 378 north near the I-78 overpass Nov. 19.

Driver Struck Car in Giant Parking Lot and Left Scene, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say a township man has been cited for allegedly leaving the scene of an accident involving an unattended vehicle.

Toilet, Ceramic Tile Illegally Dumped Near Banko Lane, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police are seeking information about who may have illegally dumped garbage bags containing old ceramic tile and a toilet on Hellertown Borough Authority-owned watershed property near Banko Lane.

I-78 Motorcyclist Charged with DUI, Police Say

State police at Belfast have filed charges in an August incident on Interstate 78 involving an Easton man operating a motorcycle.

Extension Cord Stolen from Banko Lane Barn, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say they are investigating the theft of a 100-foot extension cord from a barn in the 2600 block of Banko Lane.

NJ Man Pleads Guilty in I-78 Road Rage Shooting

Lee Kish was accused of firing a shot at another car along Interstate 78 in Lower Saucon in March.

Man Cursed at Firefighters Battling Blaze on His Property, Police Say

William Broad, of 4303 Lower Saucon Road, was charged with disorderly conduct after he allegedly ordered both firefighters and police off his property as they attempted to contain a fire.

DA to Seek Death Penalty for Mom Charged With Killing Newborn

Amanda Hein is charged with killing her newborn after giving birth in the bathroom of Starters Pub in Lower Saucon.

Lower Saucon Road Home Burglarized Monday, Police Say

In a news release issued late Tuesday afternoon, Lower Saucon police said the home was broken into sometime Monday between 9:15 a.m. and 3:26 p.m. Cash and jewelry were reportedly stolen.

Woman Had Heroin at Trailhead, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say a Quakertown area woman has been charged with possession of heroin after she was allegedly found with the drug at the Reading Drive trailhead on the Saucon Rail Trail.

Man 'Became Belligerent' When Approached by Officer, Police Say

A Hellertown man was arrested for disorderly conduct after police say he 'became belligerent' when an officer approached him to ask him why he was sitting in his car in the parking lot outside Borough Hall.

Drunken Man Stumbled in Front of Cruiser, Police Say

A Hellertown man was cited for public drunkenness after Lower Saucon Township police say he stumbled into Leithsville Road near Apples Church Road.

'I Hope He Dies': $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Heads to Court

Richard Freer, of Palmer Township, is accused of stealing from dozens of Lehigh Valley residents.

Wrong-Way Driver Hospitalized after I-78 Crash, Police Say

State police say driver, 70, of New York, may have been suffering from a medical condition.

Man Was Passed Out in Vehicle at Stop Sign, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say a man who was allegedly found passed out behind the wheel of his car while it was stopped at Willowbrook and Sanbrook drives had both synthetic marijuana and a smoking pipe.

OMG PD: Teens Biting on the School Bus

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Driver Slid on Icy Patch on I-78, Police Say

A Bethlehem man driving east on I-78 in Lower Saucon Township slid on ice at about 8:10 a.m. Thursday, Pennsylvania State Police at Belfast said in a news release.

Borough Man Fired Gun Near Woman's Head, Police Say

Dennis Wiedmann, 55, of the 1600 block of Bleyler Street, was charged Tuesday with aggravated assault, simple assault, disorderly conduct, reckless endangerment, harassment and DUI.

Hellertown Police Mentor Students Interested in Law Enforcement

Saucon Valley High School students with an interest in law enforcement have a unique opportunity to learn about it firsthand, thanks to the Hellertown Police Department's student mentorship program.