Police Safety Not Compromised by Virus on Home PC, Mayor Says

Mayor Rick Hoffman called Patch to answer concerns raised at Macungie Borough Council meeting about the security of the GPS system in borough police cars.

Man's Shooting Death Ruled Suicide

Self-inflicted shooting reported at Lower Macungie apartment complex Wednesday.

Did Computer Virus Risk Safety of Macungie Police?

Macungie business owner Tim Romig raised his concerns about a virus on the mayor's computer at Monday night's borough council meeting.

Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Boy in Nazareth School

A Lower Macungie man who teaches in Nazareth was jailed Friday on multiple charges for sexually assaulting a student.

32 Pounds of Unwanted Drugs Collected in Macungie

Saturday's National Drug Take-Back Day saw Macungie residents bring in 32 pounds of unwanted drugs. Overall, Lehigh County residents discarded a record 1,557.5 pounds of unused prescription and over-the-counter medications.

2 Women Caught Throwing Eggs at Cars, Police Say

Disorderly conduct charges are filed against a Wescosville woman and a Macungie woman for an alleged incident on Emmaus streets, police officers report.

Dog Burns Nose, Paws; Cat Missing in Tee Court Fire

Neighbor calls 911 to report that house next door is on fire, according to emergency radio transmissions.

Driver Veers to Avoid Car, Hits Pole, Police Say

Cars tangle, pushing one vehicle into a utility pole at an Upper Milford intersection, troopers report.

5 Slashed in Fights at Party, Police Say

State police at Fogelsville say they are looking for a thin-built black man with dreadlocks in connection with the slashing of five people, including a 19-year-old Wescosville woman.

2 Charged in Walmart Theft, 'Carjacking,' Chase, Police Say

Two men are charged in connection with a theft at Walmart in Lower Macungie that ended in a police chase for a fake carjacking, state police at Fogelsville say.

Ditch Outdated Drugs Saturday at Macungie PD

Macungie and Alburtis police will collect outdated and unwanted prescriptions medications on Saturday.

$626 in Goods Hidden in Trash Can, Carried Out of Walmart, Police Say

Two are charged in the theft, troopers report, but two others on the same day stole and filled Walmart re-usable bags and walked away without paying.

Sleeping Driver Nearly Hits House, Police Say

Her vehicle travels about 100 feet, hits two sets of shrubs and a house railing before being stopped by a tree, troopers report.

Macungie Fire Co. No. 1 Carnival is Back

Rides, games, food and more are making their annual appearance through Saturday.

Head-on Crash Causes Minor Injuries, Police Say

Alburtis man's car crossed into the path of another when he failed to round a curve, troopers report.

Church-Going War Vet Finds Tires, Rims Stolen, Police Say

Thief jacked up vehicle overnight and took all four rims valued at $1,600, troopers report.

Shoplifting Made Easy: Use Walmart Bags

State police report pair filled two re-usable bags from store shelf and walked out without paying.

Warning: 'Garage Hopping' Teens Stealing Beer, Police Say

Police next door in Upper Mac say they also have seen a fair share of 'garage hopping,' a practice where local teens try to obtain beer from open garages.

International Meth Ring Included Local Man, AG Says

Pa. Attorney General Kathleen Kane says narcotics agents have shut down a drug ring that distributed crystal meth from Mexico throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Teen on Scooter Hurt Driving Between Cars, Police Say

13-year-old was treated at the scene in Lower Macungie Township, troopers report.

Gun-Waving Man Says 'I'm Going to Plow All Three of You,' According to Police

Driveway sealing made a Lower Macungie man so upset that he got a gun and threatened three people, court papers say.

Who Hit Chevy Malibu on Sauerkraut Lane?

Driver of white Chevrolet Corvette sought in crash at Sauerkraut and Willow lanes, troopers report.

Alburtis FD Uprgrades Brush Truck with DIY Artistry

They do a lot of the work themselves and take advantage of a surplus truck and grants to save at least $30,000, chief says.

$2,650 in Lawn Care Items Stolen from Landscaper, Police Say

Items were removed from unlocked trailer parked at lawn business over the weekend, troopers report.

Macungie PD Rolls Out New Patrol Car

A new patrol car delivered Monday is immediately put into service.

Large Propane Tank Stolen in Lower Mac, Police Say

The following alleged incidents in Lower Macungie have been reported by state police at Fogelsville.

Surveying Gear Stolen While in Use on Job Site, Police Say

Worker was in the midst of a surveying job in Lower Macungie and found his equipment missing, troopers report.

Child Sex Sting Started in Lower Mac Car Dealership, Authorities Say

Ramy Ahmed of Allentown allegedly tried to arrange an encounter via Craigslist from his Lower Macungie office.

Lock Thwarts After-hours CVS Shopper, Police Say

Someone tried to enter the Lower Macungie Township pharmacy, but was unable to gain entry, troopers report.

Identity Thieves Remain Active, Police Say

Recent Lower Macungie reported crimes include thieves opening credit cards to make fraudulent purchases and another filing a phony tax return.

$15,000 Jewelry Theft Reported in Gated Community, Police Say

80-year-old says someone made fraudulent purchases with her credit card and took 26 jewelry items worth thousands, troopers report.

2 Computers Stolen at Closing Day-Timer Plant, Police Say

The units are missing as operations wind down at Lower Macungie manufacturer of calendars, planners and organizers, troopers report.

Nude Photos Exchanged by Emmaus Students Under Investigation

Troopers do not say how the images were transmitted, but report the high school as the location involving the incident.

$10,000 in iPhones Stolen from Walmart, Police Say

Two unidentified men walk out of Lower Macungie store with 18 iPhones in their cart, troopers report.

Don't Toss That Alburtis Fire Dept. Fund Drive Letter

Annual contribution campaign is a key source to support firefighting and rescue efforts, fire officials say.

Woman Swaps Price Stickers at Walmart, Police Say

Montgomery County shopper paid the price of a plastic storage tote for a computer then fled, troopers report, but she has not yet been charged.

Beer Thief Helps Himself, Police Say

Someone enters open garage in Lower Macungie and steals two cases of beer from refrigerator, troopers report.

Macungie's 'Bonnie & Clyde' Will Go to Trial

Blake Bills and Shayna Sykes face many charges in Philadelphia as well as Camden.

$2,000 Reward for Information on EHS Bomb Threats

Call Emmaus Police or the Lehigh Valley Crime Stoppers confidential tip line if you have any information on the Emmaus High School bomb threats.

'It Hurt That We Couldn't Help Them:' Emmaus Firefighter

A 24-year-old first responder recalls the duplex fire that killed four in Emmaus and the firefighters' all-out efforts to save them.