Police: Driver Perplexed by Car's Flip

Douglas Trinkley, of Bath, was allegedly driving drunk when he struck a parked pickup truck -- flipping his car -- on the 200 block of Mauch Chunk Street in Nazareth Friday night.

Nazareth Hit-and-Run Leads to Drug Charges

Richard Long Jr., 20, of Nazareth is facing institutional vandalism and drug charges after allegedly hitting a borough street sign, fleeing the accident, and then being found in possession of marijuana.

Police: Nazareth High Student Assaulted at Borough Playground

Nazareth police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the Wednesday assault on a Nazareth Area High School student to call (610) 759-9575 or (610) 759-2200.

Smoky Fireplace Call Leads to Drug Gear Discovery

A Nazareth man created a smoky condition by burning the plastic stripping off copper wire in his borough apartment, which was filled with an assortment of drug paraphernalia that belonged to a second man.

Police: Man Punched, Threatened with Knife at Boro-Park

An 18-year-old Bushkill Township man allegedly punched another man through an open car window and threatened him with a knife during an altercation at Nazareth Boro-Park.

What Should be Done to Prevent Graffiti at the Indian Tower?

The Indian Tower is in a remote location off W. High Street in Upper Nazareth Township, so protecting it from vandals is difficult. How can the tower be better protected?

Police: Nazareth Teen Charged in Graffiti Spree

A 16-year-old borough boy has been charged with criminal mischief for eight separate graffiti reports.

Drug Take-Back Day to be Held April 28

Colonial Regional Police, in addition to other departments and organizations, will participate in a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 28.

Man, Prosecutors Reach Deal in Upper Nazareth Car Chase

A Lehigh Township man accused of leading Upper Nazareth Township police on an early-morning car chase in March had a blood-alcohol content of .20 percent when the events unfolded.

The Hero Next Door: Daniel Cortright

Meet Daniel Cortright, a lieutenant with Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and this week's 'Hero Next Door.'

Motorcycle, SUV Collide in Bushkill Township

A Bushkill Township man was taken to the hospital Friday afternoon after the motorcycle he was driving hit an oncoming sport-utility vehicle.

County-Wide Burn Ban to go into Effect Sunday

Due to extremely dry weather conditions, a Northampton County-wide burn ban will go into effect at midnight on Sunday, April 23.

Nazareth Police Warn Residents of Phone Scam

Nazareth's police chief says at least three residents fell victim to a phone scam that claims a relative is in jail or legal trouble and needs cash.

Upper Nazareth Fire Chief Honored for 30 Years of Service

Keith Garrity, the chief of the Upper Nazareth Fire Department, was honored Monday night for 30 years of service with the company.

Bushkill Man Caught in Drug Sting Waives Hearing

During the drug buy, Scott Charles Gostony of the 600 block of Jacobsburg Road, allegedly threatened to blow up Colonial Regional Police headquarters with a pipe bomb.

Nazareth Man a No-Show for Hearing on Drug Charges

A bench warrant was issued for Hardeep Minhas, 28, of Nazareth after he failed to appear for his preliminary hearing.

Nazareth Man Accused of Stealing Jeep Waives Hearing

Jared Martnick, 27, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Monday afternoon, sending three charges against him to Northampton County Court.

Drug Manufacturing Charge Against Nazareth Woman Dropped

Jaclyn Ditaranto is expected to plead guilty to two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia; prosecutors agree to withdraw a felony drug manufacturing charge.

The Hero Next Door: Greg Homa

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

Flags Lowered to Honor Philly Firefighters

Flags were lowered at local fire companies to honor two brethren who died this week.

Nazareth Man Accused of Assaulting Pregnant Girlfriend

Ian Garren, 32, allegedly threw a phone and kicked his girlfriend, who is pregnant with his child, during a verbal argument.

Driver Leads Trooper on 100 mph Chase

A Connecticut man is accused of leading police on a high-speed car chase down Route 33; his sister was in the back seat with her eyes closed, fearing she would die.

Police: Mother, Two Daughters Caught Shoplifting at Kohl's

An Easton woman and her two daughters allegedly tried to steal about $200 in merchandise from the Kohl's Department Store in Lower Nazareth Township.

The Hero Next Door: Kale Albert

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

Ex-Teacher Pleads Guilty to Having Sex with Student

Rachel L. Farrell, a former Bangor Area High School teacher, pleads guilty to one count of corruption of minors.

Aggressive Driving Will Be Targeted Today

Colonial Regional and Upper Nazareth Township police to be participating in a statewide initiative aimed at stopping aggressive driving.

Donations Pour in for Nazareth Family Displaced by Fire

Over $1,700 in donations were collected for the Dewey family after they lost their N. Green Street home to a March 13 blaze.

Deal Possible in Child Pornography Case

Christopher Rothrock, 45, of Nazareth waives his right to a preliminary hearing as his defense lawyer attempts to reach a plea deal with the district attorney's office.

Nazareth High Grad Killed in Easton Shooting

Matthew Kelly, 20, a graduate of Nazareth Area High School, died following a shooting Sunday in Easton.

33 Crimes Reported, Investigated in Nazareth During March

A total of 33 crimes were reported and investigated in Nazareth during March 2012, which resulted in eight criminal arrests.

The Hero Next Door: Marc Suhr

Meet Marc Suhr, a lieutenant with Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and this week's 'Hero Next Door.'

Woman Now Accused of Stealing Over $800,000 from Dealership

Anne Difrancesco of Bushkill Township was originally accused of taking $102,924.65 from Star Pontiac-Buick-GMC in Lower Nazareth Township; after an audit, that number has increased significantly.

Woman Allegedly Shoplifts from Wal-Mart, Kohl's

Stefanie Gresiak of Saylorsburg allegedly tried to steal items from two Lower Nazareth Township stores in the same night.

Former Wal-Mart Employee Charged with Homicide

The day before Elizabeth Collazo allegedly murdered her ex-boyfriend, Mark Werkheiser of Williams Township, police say she asked a co-worker how to load a .40 caliber handgun.

Crews Extinguish Brush Fire in Target Parking Lot

A brush fire broke out Monday afternoon in the parking lot of the Target in Lower Nazareth; no vehicles were affected.

Gas Station Employee Accused of Selling Synthetic Marijuana

Hardeep Minhas of Nazareth is accused of selling synthetic marijuana out of the Sunoco gas station on Nazareth Pike in Lower Nazareth Township.

The Hero Next Door: Kevin Lambert

Meet Kevin Lambert, a firefighter and the fire marshal with Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and this week's 'Hero Next Door.'

Graffiti Vandals Deface Indian Tower

Historic Upper Nazareth landmark targeted by graffiti vandals.

Upper Nazareth Police Respond to 205 Calls in February

Criminal mischief and harassment top the monthly police report for February 2012 in Upper Nazareth Township.

Charges Dropped Against Man Accused of Selling Crystal Meth

Charges against an Allentown man, who allegedly tried to sell $60,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine to a confidential informant in Plainfield Township, have been dropped.