Effort Woman Accused of Submitting Forged Prescription

Danielle K. Savoia, 27, allegedly submitted a presciption for 180 oxycodone pills on Nov. 15; she was arrested Jan. 27 during a traffic stop in Brodheadsville.

Accused Kohl's Thief Admits to Theft by Deception

Georgene Lerch, of Plainfield Township, was facing a retail theft charge for allegedly stealing items for a coffee maker, but then she admitted to something else.

Police: New York Man Forges Prescription, Runs From Officer

Eian McMillan, of the Bronx, ran from the Wal-Mart in Lower Nazareth Township after a prescription he submitted was found to be forged.

Chief Scolded Over Television in Police Department

Should officers from the Nazareth Borough Police Department have access to a television with cable? That was the million-dollar question at Monday night's Police Committee meeting.

Boy and his Dog Escape Fire in Lower Nazareth

A teenage boy and his dog escape a house fire on Vista Drive in Lower Nazareth Township, but flames tear through the roof.

Mayor, Police Chief Clash Over Change to Duty Roster

Nazareth's mayor and police chief are in a war of words over a one-hour change to police officers' schedules.

Bushkill Township House Fire Under Investigation

It could take weeks to determine what caused a late-night blaze that leveled a home on Bickert Lane in Bushkill Township.

Nazareth Man Facing 100 Counts of Possession of Child Pornography

Christopher Rothrock, 45, allegedly exchanged explicit text messages with a 12-year-old girl; police then discovered several videos and thousands of images of child pornography in his possession.

'Fully Involved' House Fire on Bickert Lane in Bushkill Township

Multiple fire departments have been dispatched to a home on Bickert Lane -- just off W. Aluta Mill Road -- in Bushkill Township for a "fully involved" house fire.

Police: Kohl's Thief Had Firearm Without Permit to Carry

After being caught for shoplifting by Kohl's loss prevention staff, Jabiel Tirado of Bethlehem admitted to having a handgun, according to police.

Disorderly Conduct Tops Nazareth's Monthly Police Report

A total of 24 crimes were reported and investigated in Nazareth during December, including six disorderly conduct citations and four vandalism incidents.

Upper Nazareth Fire Department Launches New Website

A new website gives Upper Nazareth Township residents an insider's view of the fire department that has served their community since 1942.

Police: Reckless Driver was Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance

A blood toxicology report showed that Gabrielle Greenberg of Plainfield Township was under the influence of a controlled substance when she was pulled over by police in Lower Nazareth.

Officers Use Taser to Subdue Alleged Meat Thief

Eric William Thompson, 36, of Palmer Township allegedly stole items from Wegmans in Lower Nazareth Township on four separate occasions before finally being caught.

Year in Review: Nazareth's Top 25 Stories from 2011

As we celebrate the first day of 2012, let's take a look back at the most popular stories on Nazareth Patch from 2011.

Man Allegedly Throws Paperwork at Officer, Heads to Jail

Richard Bizousky II, of Effort, allegedly threw a packet of paperwork -- for an unknown reason -- at Crystal Happel, a Bushkill Township police officer.

Stockertown Man Allegedly Shoots, Slashes Roommate

While holding a knife against his roommate's left upper lip area, Christopher David Neve, of Stockertown, allegedly said, “I’m going to make your smile bigger.”

Man Accused of Trying to Steal Dyson Vacuum from Wal-Mart

Frank Dellisanti, 62, of East Hanover, N.J., allegedly tried to hide a Dyson vacuum cleaner by shielding it in a shopping cart with smaller items.

Arson Suspected at N. Green Street Home

Police Chief Thomas Trachta did not confirm -- or deny -- a connection between suspected arson on Sept. 26 and again on Dec. 23, according to a report in the Express-Times.

Area Men Allegedly Fight Outside Wawa in Lower Nazareth

Two men -- one from the Nazareth, the other from Upper Nazareth Township -- allegedly got into a fight outside the Wawa in Lower Nazareth Township and then fled.

Nazareth Man Accused of Trying to Steal $366.08 in Groceries

Playing cards, fried chicken and a shrimp ring are just some of the items Randy Erdie, 52, allegedly tried to steal, according to police.

Police: Man Stole Sneakers, Hit Kohl's Employee

Robert Reed, of Kunkletown, was apprehended near the PNC Bank in Lower Nazareth Township after a short foot pursuit.

Shepherd Mix Found in Upper Nazareth Township

This poor pooch was found wandering in Upper Nazareth Township. Can you help find his home?

Multiple Retail Thefts Reported at Northampton Crossings

There were three reported retail thefts at Kohl's between Dec. 12 and 18; one retail theft reported at Wal-Mart on Dec. 16.

Nazareth Woman Cooked Meth in Home, Police Say

Jaclyn Ditaranto, 21, of the 100 block of W. North St., was sent to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $10,000 bail; she is facing multiple drug charges.

College Believes Peeping Tom Was Caught

Suspect is a former student who has been banned from campus; police are still investigating.

Two Men Allegedly Steal Electronics, Attempt to Flee

Brian Norton, 45, and Benjamin Harris Jr., 48, allegedly stole six DVDs, a CD player and a Blu-ray player from Wal-Mart in Lower Nazareth Township.

Police: Lower Nazareth Man Raped 11-Year-Old

Donald Lorish, 47, is in Northampton County Prison after being charged with rape of a child and related offenses, according to Colonial Regional Police.

Area Children "Shop with Cops," Buy Gifts for the Holidays

Colonial Regional Police held the 6th annual "Shop with Cops" on Saturday, Dec. 10.

Lower Nazareth Man Allegedly Damages Crops

Peter Keiper is facing charges of criminal mischief and trespassing after he allegedly drove an all-terrain vehicle through a field of soybeans.

The Hero Next Door: Ryan Hinkel

Meet Ryan Hinkel, the second assistant chief for Hecktown Volunteer Fire Co. No.1 and this week’s “Hero Next Door” on Nazareth Patch.

Northampton Community College Issues Security Alert

A Peeping Tom, who has yet to be identified, creates security alert at Northampton Community College's main campus in Bethlehem Township.

Police: Scranton Man Lied About Truck, Boat and Trailer Being Stolen

Rodrigo Moreno Palomares, 31, claimed his red pickup truck and the boat and trailer it was towing was stolen from the shoulder of Route 33 in Plainfield Township.

Trucker Robbed Outside Wawa in Lower Nazareth

The two suspects are described as Hispanic males in their 20s; they were last seen driving north on Prologis Parkway toward Van Buren Road.

Larceny Theft, Assault Top Nazareth's Monthly Police Report

Assault and larceny theft, a crime against the right of possession, top November's monthly police report.

Man Allegedly Tried to Sell Drugs in Plainfield Township

An Allentown man is in Northampton County Prison after allegedly trying to sell $60,000 worth of methamphetamine to a confidential informant in Plainfield Township.

Police: Man Stole, Sold Items Belonging to Dead 'Friend'

Dylan John Weiss, 31, of Pen Argyl allegedly stole a motorcycle, guns, coins and other items from a Plainfield Township man. Dennis Lucykanish, who Weiss calls "his friend," has since died.

Police: Man Tried to Use Forged Prescription for Oxycodone

A Stroudsburg man allegedly tried to use a forged prescription at the CVS in Lower Nazareth Township.

Police: Nazareth Man Hid Hot iPad in Clothes Dryer

Gregory Freer, 31, of the 100 block of S. Cedar Street, allegedly hid stolen jewelry and iPad in clothes dryer.

Police Chief's Contract Set to Expire, No News on What's Next

The contract for Nazareth Police Chief Thomas Trachta is set to expire at the end of 2011, and he's still not sure if he'll have a job come 2012.