Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle Airlifted to Hospital

The following information was supplied by Nazareth police.

The 7th Annual 'Shop with Cops' Gives Kids a Great Start to the Holidays

Children were paired with Colonial Regional Police officers on Saturday and given an opportunity to shop for themselves, loved ones and Toys for Tots.

Nazareth Man Accused of Injuring Officer

The following information was supplied by Nazareth police. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

State Police Report 13 Killed, 349 Injured Over Holiday Weekend

Overall, 86 of the 1,124 total crashes during the official holiday driving period -- Nov. 21 through Nov. 25 -- were alcohol-related.

Police: Plainfield Township Man Hid Drugs in Underwear During Bust

Cody William Stelma of Plainfield Township is facing drug charges after Easton police arrested three men Monday for alleged possession of marijuana, cocaine, heroin and Oxycodone.

Arson Suspect Feared Husband's Reaction to Fire, Trooper Testifies

Karla Dewey, 30, of Nazareth, is accused of sparking the blaze that destroyed the end unit of a row of townhouses at 40 N. Green St.; she is also accused of lighting poster board on fire at St. John's UCC.

Nazareth Area School Bus in Accident Tuesday Morning

No students were seriously injured in a school bus accident Tuesday morning, according to police and school officials.

Police: .29 BAC Behind Brown-Daub Parking Lot Mishap

A Moore Township was arrested for driving under the influence the same day -- Oct. 12 -- he pleaded guilty to a summary offense of public drunkenness and similar misconduct.

Plea Deal in Works for Nazareth Man Accused of Shooting at Sister-in-Law

Damian Zamora, 25, of Nazareth waives his right to a preliminary hearing Monday; a plea deal is anticipated for Zamora, who allegedly fired a semi-automatic pistol at his sister-in-law.

UPDATE: Nazareth Grad Killed in Chester County Pedestrian Accident

Joseph M. Pietroforte, a 2010 graduate of Nazareth Area High School, was struck by a vehicle and killed Monday night in West Goshen Township, Chester County.

Police: Lower Nazareth Woman Tried to Use Phony Prescription

Crystal Anne Butz of Lower Nazareth allegedly tried to fill a phony prescription for three drugs -- clonazepam, zolpidem and hydrocodone -- at the Rite Aid in Nazareth.

Colonial Regional Salutes its 2012 Citizens' Police Academy

Fifteen area residents participated in 11 weeks of Citizens' Police Academy with the Colonial Regional Police Department.

Forks Man Admits to Forging Urologist's Signature on Oxy Script

Eric L. Share of Forks Township admitted to stealing a blank prescription form from an area doctor in an effort to obtain 180 tablets of the painkiller Oxycodone.

News Next Door: Man Punched Pregnant Woman's Stomach, Police Say

Easton police say Alexis Orta hit his girlfriend, nearly three months pregnant, in the stomach.

Trespassing Charges Against Nazareth Officers Withdrawn

Trespassing charges against Nazareth officers Benjamin Rizzotto and Scott Ledo were withdrawn Tuesday morning.

Nazareth Woman Robbed, Stabbed Outside Home

The assailant, who has not been arrested, is described as a white male and about 18-20 years old. He was wearing a dark-hooded jacket, and was last seen running west toward S. Green Street.

Northampton County Inmate Suffers Fatal Heart Attack

Northampton County coroner Zachary Lysek says a prison inmate died after having a heart attack Thursday.

Colonial Regional Police Bust Suspected Meth Lab on Old Forge Drive

Colonial Regional Police executed a search warrant on Election Day morning at 127 Old Forge Drive in Bath Borough; so far, three people have been charged.

Police: Lower Nazareth Man Removed Taser Probes - Twice - During Arrest Struggle

A Lower Nazareth man had to be Tasered three times -- he twice removed the probes as the current was delivered -- when police tried to arrest him for allegedly causing his mother to fall and suffer a head wound.

Duo Allegedly Stole $1,200 in Jewelry, Clothing from Boscov's

Justin Lee Bowyer and Natasha Romanishan are charged with retail theft and criminal conspiracy after allegedly stealing $1,200 in jewelry and clothing from Boscov's in Palmer Township.

Fire Damages House on Nazareth Drive

House on Nazareth Drive in Moore Township heavily damaged by fire Sunday afternoon.

Family of Seven Displaced After House Fire in Moore Township

Flames shoot through the roof of a house on Nazareth Drive in Moore Township Sunday afternoon; the American Red Cross is called in to assist a displaced family of seven.

Nazareth Area School District Updates Community After Superstorm

Only two schools in the Nazareth Area School District have power Wednesday, according to district Superintendent Dennis Riker. The district is also concerned about road closures and the safety of students who walk to school.

Vigilance Hose Co. No. 1 Issues Statement on Hurricane Sandy

As Hurricane Sandy moves into the Lehigh Valley, Vigilance Hose Co. No. 1 asks area residents to 'stay safe and be smart.'

Hurricane Sandy: Nazareth Information Center

Use the article to find and share information about Hurricane Sandy's impact on the Nazareth area.

RESULTS: Nazareth's 2012 Halloween Parade

Parade winners can pick up their cash prizes at Vigilance Hose Co. No. 1 today (Thursday, Oct. 25) between 7 and 9 p.m.

PennSTAR Called to Route 512 Accident in Hanover Twp., Traffic Being Diverted

One patient was flown via PennSTAR helicopter to an area hospital after an accident on Route 512 in Hanover Township, Northampton County, involving a tractor trailer and a car.

First a Peeing Councilman, Now a Soybean-Smashing Councilman

Two Lehigh Valley councilmen are in trouble for some bizarre behavior that has upset their neighbors

Nazareth Man Accused of Assaulting American Legion Bartender

Ian Garren, 33, of Nazareth allegedly punched a bartender at the Harold V. Knecht Post 415 American Legion 'for no legitimate reason.'

Wife of Alleged Armed Robber Planned Drug Heist, Police say

Lindsey Dalrymple, 29, who was allegedly suffering withdrawal symptoms from Fentanyl, is charged with masterminding a plan to hold up the Wal-Mart pharmacy in Lower Nazareth Township.

Accused Thief Admits to Five Lower Nazareth Break-Ins

Terry Ruser, 38, of Easton, already in prison for allegedly stealing from cars in Forks Township and on College Hill, admits to five vehicle break-ins in Lower Nazareth Township.

Obituary: Robert A. March, 61, of Upper Nazareth Township

Robert A. March ,61, of Upper Nazareth Township, died Friday, Oct. 12, 2012. He was a member of Vigilance Hose Co. No. 1 and the Upper Nazareth Fire Department.

Rt. 248 Road Rage Led to Hammer Assault, Police say

A Stroudsburg man is facing aggravated assault and related charges after allegedly attacking two men with a hammer.

PHOTOS: Spooky Creativity Showcased at Nazareth's Halloween Parade

The spooky and the ghoulish politely mingled with the cute and the fuzzy during Nazareth's annual Halloween parade on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Lower Nazareth Man Owns Plane that Crashed Short of LVIA Runway

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the Friday night crash of a single-engine plane, which is registered to a Lower Nazareth man.

TODAY: Nazareth's Halloween Parade Marches Off at 1 p.m.

Nazareth's annual Halloween parade will march off Belvidere and S. Liberty streets at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 13.

Police: Woman Accused of Bug-Zapper Assault Violated PFA

Christy Lynn Flyte, 36, of Lower Nazareth is accused of violating a protection-from-abuse order her ex-boyfriend took out earlier this week following several incidents, including an alleged bug-zapper assault.

Nazareth Teacher Accused of Shoplifting Headed to Court

Stacee Banko, 32, a Nazareth Area Intermediate School teacher accused of shoplifting from a local department store, waives her right to a preliminary hearing Tuesday.

UPDATE: Almost 4,000 Met-Ed Customers Lose Power in Nazareth Area

The cause of a power outage Wednesday afternoon in the Nazareth area -- leaving four schools on back-up power and almost 4,000 customers in the dark -- is still unknown.

Stockertown Police Find Man Allegedly Living Illegally in Tent

Michael Koble, 19, is facing charges after Stockertown police discover his alleged illegal living situation.