Stockertown Woman Dies in Lehigh County, Coroner Reports

Jennifer Schnabel, 34, of Stockertown was pronounced dead at 5:32 p.m. Thursday at the Rodeway Inn & Conference Center in South Whitehall Township.

Police: Working Meth Lab Taken Down in Bushkill Township Woods

Three men are accused of operating a methamphetamine lab in the wooded area near the 300 block of Old Allentown Road in Bushkill Township.

Applications Being Accepted for Citizens' Police Academy

Colonial Regional Police will offer another round of Citizens' Police Academy, which will be held weekly from Aug. 29 to Nov. 14.

CRPD Police Commission Meeting Canceled

The June 25 meeting of the Colonial Regional Police Department Commission has been canceled.

Police: Plainfield Man Concealed Motorcycle Crash that Injured Child

A Plainfield Township man allegedly concealed a motorcycle crash Thursday night; his 13-year-old passenger was injured, but the man did not seek medical attention for the child, according to police.

Alcohol Suspected in Crash Involving Lower Nazareth House

Two people were injured in a Friday morning car accident that ended with the vehicle striking a Lower Nazareth Township home; police suspect alcohol may have been involved.

Police: NYC Men Tried to Steal Bundle of Cardboard

Three New York City men are accused of trying to steal a bundle of cardboard from behind the Target in Lower Nazareth Township.

False Alarm: Suspicious Package at Nazareth Library

A forgotten case evacuates The Memorial Library of Nazareth and Vicinity Wednesday afternoon and shuts down two blocks in the borough for about two hours.

Man Accused of Stealing $3,000 in Metal From S.R. Recycling

Jeremy Ortiz of Moore Township allegedly stole close to $3,000 worth of metal from S.R. Recycling in Bushkill Township.

The Hero Next Door: Jason Heckler

Meet Jason Heckler, a volunteer firefighter with Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and this week's 'Hero Next Door.'

Police: Truck Driver Strikes Landscaping, Drags it With Him

A Michigan truck driver allegedly ran over landscaping in Lower Nazareth Township, then took a barrel and rock for a ride down Newburg Road, damaging the road surface.

Former Teacher Sent to Prison for Having Sex with Student

Rachel L. Farrell, of Palmer Township, will spend 5 to 23 months in Northampton County Prison for having sex with one of her students from Bangor Area High School.

Trooper Accidentally Shot at Belfast Barracks

A trooper at the Belfast barracks allegedly discharged his gun accidentally and shot himself in the leg Thursday afternoon.

Local Man Facing Gun, Drug Charges After Easton Bust

Curtis Clay Phillips, of Plainfield Township, was found in possession of heroin during a March 23 drug bust in Easton, according to court records; a vehicle search also netted a loaded revolver.

The Hero Next Door: Nathan Hinkel

Meet Nathan Hinkel, volunteer firefighter and treasurer for Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and this week's 'Hero Next Door.'

Nazareth Cop Sued in Luzerne County

Fred Lahovski also serves as chief in borough of Forty Fort, where he was sued in a First Amendment case.

Nazareth Woman Allegedly Hid Fugitive Business Partner

A 34-year-old man, wanted since 2010, was apprehended Tuesday at a S. Broad Street apartment; the mother of his children was charged with harboring or concealing a fugitive.

Bushkill Township Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash

Ricky Lee Davidson, 55, was killed Tuesday after the motorcycle he was riding struck a utility pole, according to township police.

The Hero Next Door: Matt Novak

Meet Matt Novak, a volunteer firefighter with Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and this week's 'Hero Next Door.'

Police: Man Forged Nazareth Doctor's Signature for Oxycodone

Chad Wagner, of Lower Mount Bethel Township, allegedly forged a Nazareth doctor's name in an attempt to obtain 60 oxycodone pills.

Nazareth Man Accused of Stealing from Deli to Cover Bail

Garrison Garnett of Nazareth is accused of stealing more than $1,000 from Your Hometown Deli to cover his bail from a prior arrest.

Driver Who Led Trooper on 100 mph Chase Waives Hearing

The Connecticut man accused of leading police on a high-speed car chase down Route 33 waives his right to preliminary hearing Tuesday.

Police Chief: Nazareth Police Department 'Running Out of Favors'

Nazareth is relying too heavily on part-time officers, according to the borough's police chief, and neighboring municipalities are fed up with filling in the gaps in coverage.

The Hero Next Door: Matt Astfalk

Meet Matt Astfalk, a volunteer firefighter with Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and this week's 'Hero Next Door.'

Upper Nazareth Man Charged in Shooting Near Park

The Upper Nazareth man who allegedly fired shots in the air and held a gun to his own neck, threatening to commit suicide, was arraigned before District Judge John Capobianco on May 18.

Teen Allegedly Flees Kohl's with $720 in Merchandise

But the 16-year-old male is stopped after allegedly fleeing the Kohl's in Lower Nazareth Township with over $700 in store merchandise, including multiple pairs of Nike sneakers.

Gun-Wielding Lehigh Lane Man to Face Charges

The Upper Nazareth Township man who allegedly fired shots in the air and held a gun to his own neck early Friday evening, threatening to commit suicide, remains hospitalized.

The Hero Next Door: Matt Rothrock

Meet Matt Rothrock, a volunteer firefighter with Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and this week's 'Hero Next Door.'

Shots Fired, Suicide Threatened by Man with Gun

Police respond to a man firing shots into the air on Lehigh Lane in Upper Nazareth Friday evening.

Man Threatens to Shoot Family Members

A Nazareth man who allegedly had six guns in his house threatens to shoot the 'freeloading felons' living in his house, according to police.

Police: Nazareth Man Throws Pitchfork at 8-year-old

Michael Cummings, of the 400 block of W. High St. in Nazareth, allegedly dumped a beer on a neighborhood boy and then threw a pitchfork at him.

Video Shows Brutal Fight in Nazareth Boro-Park

Nazareth Police have copied a video posted to YouTube titled "Peter vs Connor," which shows two men beating each other in Nazareth Boro-Park.

Nazareth to Hire Three Part-Time Officers

Nazareth Borough Council approves the hiring of three part-time officers.

Shots Reportedly Fired in Nazareth, Victim Sought

Blood was found in the area where shots were reportedly fired in Nazareth, but no victim has come forward; police are asking for the public's help.

Fight at Nazareth Boro-Park Draws Crowd of 30

A mutual fight between two men at Nazareth Boro-Park drew a crowd of about 30 people, police say.

Plea Deal Rejected for Woman Charged with Embezzling $221,000

Judge does not accept prison terms for a Lower Nazareth Township resident, who pleaded guilty to embezzling $221,000 from Magnetic Windings in Palmer Township.

Woman Slips Cuffs, Runs from Bushkill Township Police

Nikkole Maree Miller, who had an outstanding arrest warrant, ran about 150 yards from the Bushkill Township police station before an officer caught up to her.

Men Accused of Threatening Nazareth Motorists with Pellet Gun

The pellet gun brandished by two Bethlehem area men, who were allegedly drunk, closely resembled an M-16 assault rifle, according to Nazareth police.

The Hero Next Door: Greg Heckler

Meet Greg Heckler, safety officer, treasurer and volunteer firefighter with Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and this week's 'Hero Next Door.'

The Hero Next Door: Mark Gable

Meet Mark Gable, a volunteer firefighter with Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and this week's 'Hero Next Door.'