Nazareth Man Tied to Vehicle Break-in Spree Arrested

Ian Shoemaker, 29, was apprehended three weeks after Nazareth police issued a warrant for his arrest; he is tied to vehicle break-ins that also involve a Nazareth mom and two teenage boys.

Police: Nazareth Girl Sexually Assaulted by Ex-College Police Officer

A 24-year-old former Muhlenberg College police officer is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old Nazareth girl inside her home and e-mailing her sexually explicit photos.

Armed Robber at NCC Nabbed Quickly

Police say Darrius Webb, 20, of Allentown fled with keys to a Jaguar and two cell phones after robbing two men at gunpoint last week at Northampton Community College.

Woman Tried to Cheat Walmart's Return Policy, Police say

Loriann Graham, 41, of Wayne County is accused of trying to cash in on a returned vacuum cleaner she never purchased in the first place.

Nazareth Man Allegedly Led Police on Chase, Tried to Ram Cruiser

Timothy Graves, 33, of Nazareth is accused of running three stop signs, attempting to ram into a state police cruiser, and speeding through three townships before crashing into an embankment.

Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for Sept. 29

Colonial Regional Police, in addition to other departments and organizations, will participate in a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29.

Nazareth Teacher Accused of Shoplifting, Leaving Daughter Behind

Stacee Banko, 32, a Nazareth Area Intermediate School teacher, is free on $10,000 unsecured bail after allegedly shoplifting from Kohl's in Lower Nazareth Township.

Nazareth Man to Face Trial for Wife's Attempted Murder, Paralysis

Two domestic violence cases against Jason Gruver, the Nazareth man accused of choking his wife and breaking vertebrae in her neck, are headed to Northampton County Court.

Police: Woman Put New Shoes on Granddaughter, Didn't Pay

A grandmother with a pending retail theft charge allegedly shoplifted $242 in items from a Lower Nazareth department store's children's section.

Police: Stolen Credit Cards Bought $300 in Wawa Gift Cards

An Easton man is accused in multiple thefts in Forks Township and College Hill, including using stolen credit cards to buy gift cards from area Wawa stores.

Police: Woman Assaulted Ex-Boyfriend with Bug Zapper

A Lower Nazareth Township woman allegedly learned Tuesday morning that unlike a pesky fly, a bug zapper will not rid you of an irksome ex-boyfriend.

String of Thefts Reported at Kohl's, Wegmans, Wal-Mart

Four alleged thieves swipe items from Lower Nazareth Township retailers during weekend spree.

Sleeping Man at Nazareth Speedway had Heroin, Police Say

Justin Scott Hanzl, 24, admitted to having a drug problem when found Saturday morning in possession of heroin and a syringe at Nazareth Speedway.

Police: Upper Nazareth Man Lied About Palmer Detective's Assault

Todd Hoadley, 42, of Upper Nazareth is accused of lying to police -- and forcing three other people to fib as well -- about a Palmer Township detective punching him twice in the face.

Nazareth Man Pleads Guilty to Solicitation, Child Porn

Christopher Rothrock of Nazareth was accused of contacting a 12-year-old girl repeatedly through explicit messages and possessing child porn.

Police: Speed Likely Not a Factor in Fatal Crash by Airport

State police are still investigating why a Nazareth woman lost control of an SUV, crashing into a bus stop and killing two, the Morning Call reports.

Registration Dates Set for Nazareth's Halloween Parade

Cash prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories during Nazareth's annual Halloween parade on Oct. 13.

Vandalism, Disorderly Conduct Top Nazareth's Monthly Police Report

A total of 40 crimes were reported and investigated in Nazareth during July 2012, including 15 vandalism incidents and 7 disorderly conduct citations.

Theft Tops Upper Nazareth's Monthly Police Report

The July 2012 police report for Upper Nazareth Township includes calls for nine thefts, four criminal mischief cases, three animal complaints, and more.

Alleged Arsonist's Arrest a 'Slap' in Community's Face

Over $1,700 in donations had been collected for the Nazareth woman who is accused of starting a fire that destroyed the townhouse she shared with her husband and son, leaving the donation drive's organizer feeling betrayed.

Nazareth Woman Behind Wheel of Fatal One-Car Crash at Bus Stop

Two pedestrians were killed when Caitlyn Clark, 26, of Nazareth lost control of her SUV Monday afternoon and crashed into a LANTA bus stop in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.

Nazareth Woman Charged with Arson at Borough Home, Church

Karla Dewey, 30, of Nazareth, is accused of sparking a 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 Man's Name Stripped from Penn State Building

Penn State trustees will decide whether to change the name of a child care center that formerly honored Nazareth native Gary Schultz

Police: Nazareth Mom Drove Teen Son, Friend to Vehicle Break-ins

Christine Petchonka, of Nazareth, is accused of driving two juveniles -- one being her son -- and Ian Shoemaker, 29, to Lehigh Valley neighborhoods so they could steal from unlocked vehicles.

Coroner Called to Rollover Accident in Lower Nazareth

The Northampton County coroner has been called to the scene of a rollover accident at Hanoverville Road and Route 191 in Lower Nazareth Township.

Bushkill Township Man Tasered After Raid on Boscov’s Registers

William Shannon IV, 37, of Bushkill Township, is accused of prying open eight cash registers inside the Boscov's in the Palmer Park Mall.

Flood Advisory Issued for Northampton County

The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for Northampton County until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday due to heavy rains.

PHOTOS: Don't Rain on Pen Argyl's Labor Day Parade

When raindrops started to fall Monday afternoon, colorful umbrellas and ponchos allowed spectators to continue enjoying Pen Argyl's 77th annual Labor Day parade.

Pen Argyl to Hold 77th Annual Labor Day Parade Today

Pen Argyl's 77th annual Labor Day parade -- marching off at 1 p.m. today -- will feature local marching bands and cheerleaders, a variety of floats, and a lot of emergency rescue apparatus (sirens included).

Paroled Killer Allegedly Ordered McD's While Naked from Waist Down

Patrick Anthony Brewer, 53, of Wind Gap, smiled as he drove off with his McDonald's order -- after he allegedly exposed himself from the waist down to three female employees, all juveniles.

Alleged Drunken Thief Admits to Being Drunken Thief

With a .22 BAC, Steven M. Fehr, 43, not only admitted to stealing the car he had just wrecked in Plainfield Township, but also the Ruger .380 in his possession.

Police: Palmer Man Admits to Forging Parents' Checks, Pawning Jewelry

Dakoda Jordan Whitman, of Palmer Township, admits to police that he stole $2,800 in items from the family home and cashed more than $1,100 in checks by forging his stepmother's signature.

Nazareth Man Accused of Choking Fiancée's 15-Year-Old Son

Matthew Moore, 37, of Nazareth, allegedly choked and screamed at his fiancée's 15-year-old son Sunday afternoon; Moore accused the teen of stealing a radio.

This Week in Road Projects: Crack Sealing and Pothole Patching

Route 33, Newburg Road, Route 191 and Route 512 affected.

Police Blotter: Retail Thefts Plague Kohl's Department Store

Three juveniles and two women apprehended for retail theft since Feb. 3.

Driver Sentenced to Rehabilitation Facility for Causing Crash that Killed Nazareth Teen

Angelica Fox was a senior at Nazareth Area High School when she was killed.

Nazareth Mayor Sets Record Straight on Regionalization

The options are still being weighed.

Lower Nazareth Neighborhood Crime Watch Looks Out for "Crime Around the Corner"

The Next Lower Nazareth Crime Watch Meeting to be held in February

Nazareth Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Baby Formula

Colonial Regional Police Arrest Jordan Elizabeth Stewart on Retail Theft Charges.

Officer Breaks Down Door to Save Woman, Dogs from Fire

Chimney Fire in Upper Nazareth Township