Upper Saucon Teen Accused of Assaulting Girlfriend

Lower Saucon Township police say an Upper Saucon Township teenager assaulted his girlfriend after threatening to kill himself with a switchblade.

Four Men Charged in Borough Vandalism Spree, Police Say

Hellertown police say four young men—including three from the Saucon Valley area—have been charged in connection with a vandalism spree in early September.

$560 Stolen from Bedroom Dresser, Police Say

According to a police news release, the money was stolen sometime between Nov. 6 and Nov. 9 from a home in the 1900 block of Leithsville Road.

Police Seek Cell Phone's Owner

Lower Saucon Township police announced Monday that a cell phone was found Saturday in the area of 4191 Sherry Hill Road.

Trooper, Pedestrian and Driver Hurt in Crash on I-78/Route 33 Ramp

A state trooper investigating an earlier crash and two others were hurt in Sunday morning crash.

Electric Bicycle Stolen from Saucon Avenue, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say the stolen electric bicycle is valued at $500.

Driver of Red Sedan Sought in Hit-and-Run, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say they are seeking information about the driver of a red sedan that reportedly struck another vehicle in the 1200 block of Seidersville Road Tuesday.

Man Put Other Car's License Plate on His Car, Police Say

Hellertown Police say a Bethlehem Township man has been charged with fraudulent use or removal of a registration plate and other offenses.

Man Had 'Metal Knuckles,' Switchblades, Police Say

Hellertown Police say a Bucks County man allegedly had prohibited weapons—two pairs of metal knuckles and two switchblade knives.

Man Wanted by Sheriff's Dept. Arrested on Main Street, Police Say

A Lower Nazareth Township man was arrested in Hellertown after police say it was discovered that he was wanted by the Northampton County Sheriff's Department on active warrants.

Man Driving on Suspended License Gave False Name, Police Say

An Easton man is accused of giving officers a fake name and birth date following a traffic stop.

Man Cited Following Crash at Route 378, Puggy Lane

Lower Saucon Township Police said a Slatington man was cited for 'turning without ensuring the movement could be done with safety' after he allegedly caused an accident by turning left onto Rt. 378 northbound from Puggy Lane.

Woman Cited Following Accident at Black River Road, Route 378

Lower Saucon Township Police said a Coopersburg woman was cited for following too closely.

OMG PD: Make Sure Your DD Isn't Drunk

Check out these unusual police stories from around eastern Pennsylvania.

FBI Seeks Help in Identifying Man Suspected of Sexually Exploiting Child

There are no specific details linking the man to a particular U.S. state or region.

Former Cosmopolitan Manager Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement

James Fortunato, the former general manager of the Cosmopolitan restaurant in Allentown, had been accused of embezzling $163,000 from his employer and spending money at a strip club, on dinner cruises and on other items.

No Injuries in Latest Deer-Related Crash, Police Say

Pennsylvania State Police at Belfast said there were no injuries as a result of a crash that involved a deer on I-78 westbound near mile marker 67.4 in Lower Saucon Township early Wednesday.

Rehab Center Worker Stole Patient's Medication, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say an employee of the Weston Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, 1896 Leithsville Road, was charged with theft after he allegedly stole a patient's medication.

Drunken Man Vomited, Passed Out in Police HQ Lobby, Police Say

A Lower Saucon Township man was taken to St. Luke's University Hospital and cited for public drunkenness after police say he was found passed out in the lobby of the township's police headquarters.

[Updated] Men Stole $1,000 Worth of White Strips, Razor Blades: Police

Lower Saucon Township Police are asking for the public's help in identifying two men who they say stole more than $1,000 worth of Crest White Strips and razor blades from the Giant Food Store at 1880 Leithsville Road.

Man Who Allegedly Passed Fake Bills at Snack Stand Charged

Hellertown Police say a man passed counterfeit bills at the Dimmick Park snack stand.

Trio Had Synthetic Marijuana in Reservoir Park, Police Say

Hellertown Police say two men and a boy were charged with various drug-related offenses after they were allegedly found with marijuana and synthetic marijuana in a parked car at Reservoir Park.

Hellertown Police Issue Warning About Property, Lottery Scams

The Hellertown Police Department is advising residents to beware of online property and lottery scams.

'Road Closed' Sign Stolen from Polk Valley Park

A 'road closed' sign that was being used by Lower Saucon Township public works employees while a parking lot was being painted with lines was stolen from inside Polk Valley Park Oct. 31.

Man Blamed Head-on Collision on Wet Leaves, Police Say

An Upper Black Eddy man who collided head-on with another vehicle near Springtown Hill and Mount Pleasant roads blamed the accident on wet leaves, according to Lower Saucon Township police.

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

Check out these unusual police stories from around eastern Pennsylvania.

Woman Had Crack Pipe, Police Say

Hellertown Police say a Saylorsburg woman was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia after she was allegedly found to be in possession of a used crack pipe and wire mesh.

Kawasaki Ninja Motorcycle Stolen from Chestnut Street

A 2001 Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle was stolen late Wednesday or early Thursday from the area of Chestnut Street in Hellertown.

Hit-and-Run Accident Reported on I-78 in Lower Saucon

A 71-year-old Wyomissing woman wasn't injured in a Halloween hit-and-run accident near mile marker 63.4 in Lower Saucon Township, but state police at Belfast said the driver's door of her vehicle as damaged.

Bank Cited for Not Maintaining Property, Police Say

A bank-owned property at 2077 Schwab Ave. in Steel City was found to be in violation of a Lower Saucon Township ordinance that regulates the height of grass and weeds, according to police.

Resident Target of Check Scam, L. Saucon Police Say

A township resident was recently the target of a check scam, according to Lower Saucon Township police.

L. Saucon Police Warn of Possible Home Repair Scam

Police say residents of the Deer Run Road area in Lower Saucon Township were recently targeted.

Windows Broken at L. Saucon Auto Body Shop

In a news release, police said three glass windows at the business were broken 'by what appears to be a smaller type projectile.'

Woman Rear-Ended Driver Whose Brakes Locked Up, Police Say

Pennsylvania State Police at Belfast said a woman who was driving on I-78 East in Lower Saucon Township was issued a citation for allegedly following too closely after she rear-ended another car Nov. 1.

L. Saucon Woman Pleads Guilty to Assault on Garbageman

A Lower Saucon Township woman who was charged last spring with assaulting a Reiss Bros. garbageman has pleaded guilty.

Hit-and-Run Took Place on New Street During Parade: Police

Hellertown Police say they are investigating a hit-and-run accident that happened in the 100 block of New Street between 1 and 3 p.m. Oct. 20 during the Saucon Valley Spirit Parade.

Truck Driver Cited Following Rollover Accident, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township police say driver for Seagar Trucking Co., 1037 Mauch Chunk Road, Bethlehem, was cited for driving with an unsecured load after the rig he was operating overturned at Mountain Drive South and College Drive Oct. 22.

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.

Resident Failed to Register Alarm System, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say a township resident was cited for an alleged ordinance violation because he failed to register his alarm system with them.

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.