Citation to Follow Ice Cream Cone Smash and Grab

A 17-year-old from Stroudsburg will be receiving a citation for disorderly conduct after allegedly smashing an ice cream cone out of an employee's hand at McDonald's.

Over $2,000 Raised for Nazareth Fire Victims

Friends, family and the community helped raise over $2,000 for the Weisenberger family of Nazareth after a devastating fire engulfed their garage, two vehicles and their home on July 11.

Stockertown Residents Affected After Water Main Break

Repairs are expected to be completed by early evening on the break of an eight-inch water main on Sullivan Trail.

Dispute Between Mother and Daughter Allegedly Plays Out at Wal-Mart

Tamara McGill, 28, allegedly pushed her mother and broke her cell phone during a domestic dispute at Wal-Mart in Lower Nazareth Township.

Coll Materials Inc. to Shift Some Production to S. Whitehall Following Nicos Fire

Coll Materials Inc. will move ahead with plans to expand into South Whitehall following Tuesday's fire at Nicos Polymers Group in Plainfield Township.

Photo Gallery: Families, Friends Celebrate National Night Out

Colonial Regional Police marked National Night Out with K9 demonstrations, child identification and fingerprinting, food, entertainment and more.

Photo Gallery: Nicos Polymers Fire Aftermath

About 16 hours after an early-morning fire broke out at Nicos Polymers in Plainfield Township, firefighters continued to battle hot spots.

Major Plastics Fires Strain Water Supplies

Fires at plastics plants in Plainfield and Palmer townships put local water systems to the test.

5 Things to Know About Nicos Polymers

Some facts behind the major plastics recycling plant that burned Tuesday.

Neighbor Feared Plastic Plant Fire

Neighbors can only stand idly by as firefighters battle a massive blaze at Nicos Polymer Group on Bangor Road (Route 191) in Plainfield Township.

Huge Fire at Plainfield Township Plastics Plant

Hundreds of firefighters from three counties respond to blaze.

National Night Out to be Celebrated in Hanover Township

Colonial Regional Police will mark National Night Out with K9 demonstrations, child identification and fingerprinting, and a whole lot more.

Bethlehem Township Woman Killed in Route 33 Crash

Melissa Garrigan, 41, was killed Sunday morning in a crash on Route 33 in Plainfield Township.

Stockertown Man Facing Charges of Impersonating a Public Servant

Christopher Franczak, 19, allegedly stopped a vehicle in Lower Nazareth Township and ordered the victim to turn off his vehicle and step out.

Food, Fun, Family and Fireworks Make Up Bushkill Twp. Carnival

Tonight, Saturday, is the last night to enjoy the annual Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company Annual Fundraiser Carnival.

Palmer Township Woman Facing Four Retail Theft Charges

Amy Searing, 31, allegedly stole a total of $1,328.79 worth of merchandise from Kohl's Department Store in Lower Nazareth Township.

Driver in Wrong-Way Fatal Crash Identified as Nazareth Resident

Authorities have identified the driver of the vehicle that collided with a tractor-trailer Tuesday as Thomas J. Frezza of Nazareth, according to a story published in the Express-Times.

Nazareth Woman Charged for Texting 'Jerk'

Kimberly Bush of S. Whitfield Street told police she had consumed four Xanax and three alcoholic beverages when the text message was sent.

Fire Destroys Garage and Damages Nazareth Home

Resident tells police the fire started after he mowed the lawn.

Two Brothers Charged in Burglary Spree that Hit Lower Nazareth

The following information was supplied by the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

Police: Officer Injured After Drunk, Suicidal Man Became Combative

Nazareth officer Stephen Schleig was sent to Easton Hospital and is collecting workers' compensation.

Mayor Discusses Department Woes, Nazareth Detective Walks Out

After a two-hour workshop that became heated at times, Nazareth's mayor was almost rendered speechless; however, he continued to make his case regarding the recommendation he made to contract services from Colonial Regional Police.

Officer Recognized for Participation in Aggressive Driving Program

Colonial Regional Police and Officer Justin Schippang were recognized for participating in the 2010 Pennsylvania Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education Project.

Bomb Scare Suspect Headed to Court

Robert Perry, accused of shutting down Stockertown over explosives scare, waives charges against him.

Easton Man Faces Retail Theft Charge

This information was provided by Colonial Regional Police; it does not indicate a conviction.

Police: Cashier Stole from Wal-Mart

This information was provided by Colonial Regional Police; it does not indicate a conviction.

Two Charged After Drug Sale in Burger King Parking Lot

Officers seized about $2,400 in cash, 21.18 grams of marijuana,15.5 grams of hashish and drug paraphernalia.

Police: American Hotel Tenant Trashes Bar, Steals Alcohol

Cory Lee Murphy, 30, told police he was upset with the hotel's owner.

Bethlehem Township Man Wields Hatchet in Bath

Lukas M. Takacs, 19, is facing multiple charges after an altercation on the 200 block of Old Forge Drive in Bath Friday night.

Six Teens Allegedly Had Marijuana, Valium Near Carnival

Charges are pending test results from state police.

Texting While Driving Could Become Primary Offense

Fine would be $100.

Nazareth Police: Pen Argyl Man Fakes Kidnapping

Brian Baskar, 21, admitted to police he was playing a joke on his friends.

Nazareth Man Shoots Neighbor's Dog, Claims Self-Defense

The Rottweiler/pitbull/St. Bernard mix was shot dead after he escaped from a borough kennel and returned to the neighborhood where he was involved in a dog fight earlier in the day.

Nazareth Detective Cracks Graffiti Case

Two teen "taggers" charged for spray-paint crimes

Nazareth Borough Council to Begin Negotiations with Colonial Regional Police

If an agreement is reached, Nazareth's police department likely would be eliminated.

Gas Leak Scare Leads to Alexandria Manor Evacuation

About 14 residents of the assisted-living facility were moved outside to a "safe zone" while emergency crews responded Saturday night.

Retail Thefts Reported at Two Lower Nazareth Businesses

The following information was supplied by Colonial Regional Police. It does not indicate a conviction.

Nazareth Mayor Says Buy Police Coverage From Colonial Regional

Nazareth's police department would be eliminated if Nazareth Borough Council follows the mayor's recommendation.

First Student Inc.: Kelly Quier was a 'Well-Respected Member of Our Team'

Kelly Quier, the driver killed in Tuesday's crash in Upper Nazareth, was employed by First Student Inc. since November 2004.

Report: Route 33 Bridge to be Inspected After Car Fire

A car caught fire Tuesday on Route 248 beneath a Route 33 overpass in Lower Nazareth Township, according to published reports.