Handgun Reported Stolen from Nancy Lee Court

Lower Saucon Township Police say a handgun that went missing in May or June of this year was reported stolen Sept. 25.

Mailbox Damaged in Reservoir Road Hit-and-Run, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say a mailbox post was split, causing $125 in damage.

Apartment Building Alarm Led to Discovery of Marijuana 'Bowl,' Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say a 'bowl' allegedly used to smoke marijuana was discovered after a carbon monoxide alarm went off in a building on Koehler Drive.

Boy, 16, Annoyed Neighbors With ATV Riding: Police

Lower Saucon Township Police say a 16-year-old boy road an ATV too close to his neighbor's property in the 4300 block of Lower Saucon Road.

Dog Left Tied to Vet's Door Struck on Rt. 378: Police

A Shih Tzu named Dolly was abandoned by being tied to the front door of North Saucon Animal Hospital, police say. When the dog broke loose, she was struck by a car on Rt. 378.

Man Who Passed on Shoulder Caused Crash, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say Ethan Gaither, of the 1900 block of Waldheim Road, caused an accident when he passed another vehicle on the right at the intersection of Leithsville and Meadows roads.

Odd Crime: 55 Bags of Crack in the Yard

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'Despicable' $10 Million Ponzi Scheme Scammed 82 People, DA Says

Richard Freer, a former Lafayette Ambassador Bank president from Palmer Township, charged with numerous counts of theft.

Unlocked Cars Entered on Brian Jones Way, Willowbrook Court: Police

Lower Saucon Township Police are warning residents to keep their cars locked at all times.

Criminal Mischief Reported in Society Hill

Lower Saucon Township Police say they are investigating a report of criminal mischief to a car in the 1900 block of Pine Court.

Borough Man Charged With DUI Allegedly Had .27 BAC

A Hellertown man has been charged with DUI, after Colonial Regional Police say he was found to have a blood-alcohol content of .27 percent following an early-morning traffic stop on Route 191.

Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder Arrested in Lehigh Valley

25-year-old Orlando man wanted by U.S. Marshals is apprehended at girlfriend's house on Marvine Street.

Conviction Upheld for L. Saucon Man Who Threatened Elem. School Shooting

Anthony Elonis of Lower Saucon Township was convicted on federal charges after threatening to blow up Dorney Park and carry out a shooting at a local elementary school.

Boy, 2, Left Unattended in Walmart Parking Lot, Police Say

Wilson woman babysitting for child accused of leaving him alone in car for a half hour.

Side Mirror Damaged in Hit-and-Run at Library, Police Say

Hellertown Police say a side view mirror on a car was damaged in a hit-and-run accident at the Hellertown Area Library on Constitution Avenue.

E. Saucon Street Woman Resisted Arrest, Police Say

Hellertown Police say April Levy, of the first block of E. Saucon Street, was 'highly intoxicated' when she allegedly resisted arrest, after officers were called to her home.

Couple Accused of Burglary Spree Were Allegedly Addicted to Heroin

Lower Saucon Township residents Patrick Quinn, 27, of Riverside Drive, and Kelly Cunningham, 22, of Nancy Lee Court, allegedly used dozens of bags of heroin a day while they were on a four-county burglary spree.

German Shepherd Intimidated Woman, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say a resident of the 2000 block of Susan Lane reported that a German Shepherd appeared at her door, growled, and temporarily prevented her from leaving her home.

Car Ran Off I-78 After Crash, Ended Up in Woods, Police Say

Pennsylvania State Police at Belfast said Yasin Turudu, 29, of Parsippany, N.J., was charged with driving too fast for conditions.

Bethlehem Runaway Returns Home

Chelsey Brooks had been listed as an 'endangered' runaway.

Girl in Danger: Have You Seen Chelsey Brooks?

Bethlehem police looking for 16-year-old runaway.

Odd Crime: $46K in Stolen Shoes

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87 Cited for Aggressive Driving Along 412 Corridor, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say 87 motorists were recently cited for aggressive driving in the Route 412 corridor, as part of an effort to help curb the dangerous practice.

Who Stole Fishing Poles on Front Street?

Hellertown Police are investigating the theft of fishing poles from the 100 block of Front Street.

Man Used Grandma's Debit Card Without Permission, Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say Kyle William Silver, 20, of Cherry Hill, N.J., used a debit card to purchase more than $1,450 in event tickets and is facing multiple charges of access device fraud, theft and receiving stolen property.

Gas Line Strike Shuts Down Part of Hellertown's Main Street

The gas line strike, which occurred at midday in the first block of Main Street, occurred when a UGI backhoe operator scratched the protective coating on a pipe.

Man Wanted for Alleged Parole Violation Detained in Hellertown, Police Say

William Joseph Zaccario, of E. Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia, was taken into custody on Detweiler Avenue for an alleged parole violation for burglary, Hellertown Police said.

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The FBI is asking for the public’s help identifying victims.

Car Rear-Ended Van on I-78 in L. Saucon, Police Say

Pennsylvania State Police at Belfast say a car and a van ended up in the grass median on I-78 in Lower Saucon Township as a result of an accident.

Boy Stole iPod, Police Say

Hellertown Police say a boy was charged with theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property after he allegedly stole an iPod.

Does Hellertown Have a Meth Problem? Readers Disagree.

When asked on Facebook about the meaning of recent meth-related arrests in the borough, Hellertown-Lower Saucon Patch readers shared a wide variety of opinions.

Street Signs Knocked Down, Damaged, Police Say

Hellertown Police want to know who knocked down and damaged numerous street signs in the borough.

Police Seek Owner of Car Key Found in Park

Lower Saucon Township Police say a car key was found in Polk Valley Park Sept. 10.

Fatal Crash on Pa. Turnpike Northeast Extension Monday

One person died in a tractor trailer crash on the Pa. Turnpike Monday morning.

White Paint Transferred in Hit-and-Run, Police Say

Hellertown Police say they're investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred behind 758 Main St.

Wires Were Severed, Brought Down on Car: Police

When wires were brought down in the 2100 block of Snyder Avenue, Lower Saucon Township, police say they caused damage to a car that was parked there.

Nail Guns Reported Stolen from Garage

Lower Saucon Township Police are investigating the theft of two nail guns from a garage in the 2500 block of Applebutter Road.

Crash at Flint Hill Road, Rt. 412 'Could Not Be Avoided,' Police Say

Lower Saucon Township Police say William J. Purcell of Carbondale, Pa., was cited after he allegedly ran the stop sign at Flint Hill and Leithsville roads, causing an accident.

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Woman Cited After Crash at Meadows and Leithsville Roads

Lower Saucon Township Police say a Lehighton area woman was cited for following too closely after allegedly rear-ending another vehicle at the intersection of Leithsville and Meadows roads.