Woman Nabbed in $500 Boscov's Shoplifting Spree, Police Say

A Lower Nazareth Township woman is accused of going on a $500 Saturday night shopping spree at Boscov’s in Palmer Park Mall – and putting the jewelry, clothes and cosmetics inside her purse and walking out without paying.

Man Injured in Lower Nazareth Crash

State Police at Belfast report on accident on Easton-Nazareth Highway Monday morning.

OMG PD: Who Threw Milkshake at Vehicle?

The week in unusual police news.

Shoplifter Stuffed Items in Her Undies, Police Say

Shoplifting becomes a felony for Moore Township woman with past convictions who is accused of trying to steal jewelry and clothing from Kohl's.

Shoplifter Stuffed Items in Her Undies, Police Say

Shoplifting becomes a felony for Moore Township woman with past convictions who is accused of trying to steal jewelry and clothing from Kohl's.

Nazareth Man Kidnapped Ex-Girlfriend, Police Say

Kavon Jenkins accused of grabbing woman outside her home in Allentown.

Nazareth Police Report June Financials

OMG PD: Man Gave Cops Recipes to Cook Meth

Here's a round-up of unusual police report items from the Lehigh Valley.

Man Nabbed in String of Burglaries, Police Say

A man accused of taking almost $8,200 in computers, electronics, jewelry and cash from two Bushkill Township homes last month is also facing burglary charges in Moore Township and Northampton borough.

Nazareth Man Swipes Portable Spa, Vacuum, Police Say

Police have charged a Nazareth man with walking out of a Walmart last month with a vacuum cleaner and a portable spa and not paying for them.

Woman Charged in Counterfeit Check Scam, Police Say

A woman has been charged with cashing counterfeit checks using account numbers from Mesko Spotting Service.

High Blood Alcohol Level Behind Stockertown Crash, Police Say

A Bangor man whose blood-alcohol level was more than three times the legal limit drove with three children in the car, crossed the center line and crashed into a tractor trailer in Stockertown last month, court records say.

Burglary, Larceny Thefts Top June Nazareth Crime

The Nazareth Police Department handled 19 crimes during the month of June.

Man Assaults Girlfriend in Motel, Police Say

A Nazareth man has been charged with assaulting his girlfriend inside a Lower Nazareth Township motel while the woman held their infant daughter on her lap, court records say.

Give Me New Contract, Police Chief Says

Nazareth Police Chief Thomas Trachta has been working on a month-to-month contract.

Man Used Stolen Credit Cards at Sunoco, Police Say

Brooklyn man charged with identity theft after allegedly using someone else's credit cards to buy gas/groceries in Stockertown.

Mom Dumped Baby on Head, Police Say

A Nazareth woman threw her 8-month-old baby on the floor of her home where he landed on his head early Wednesday morning, according to borough police.

Party Pooper Gets Dynamite, Firecracker Tossed at Him, Police Say

A Plainfield Township man allegedly threw a lit quarter-stick of dynamite and an M80 firecracker at another man who threatened to complain to police about a large and loud party across the street from his house, according to court records.

Nazareth Part-Time Police Candidate Applications Rising

The number of part-time police applications has doubled, Nazareth Mayor Carl Strye Jr. said recently.

Woman Threatens to Blow Up Bath Store, Police Say

A Moore Township woman, upset about the whereabouts of her motorcycle, is accused of threatening to blow up a Bath convenience store from which the cycle apparently was towed last week.

Rinker Ousted as Nazareth Emergency Management Coordinator

The Nazareth Borough Council is expected to officially name James Collins as its new emergency management coordinator Monday night.

OMG PD: Woman Hit Sister with Frying Pan, Police Say

Here's a round-up of unusual police news from the Lehigh Valley.

Vandalism, Larceny Theft Top Nazareth May Crime Report

The Nazareth Police Department handled 23 crimes during the month of May.

Two Charged in Walmart Battery, Detergent Thefts, Police Say

Colonial Regional Police have filed charges in two separate retail theft cases at the Lower Nazareth Walmart.

Man Tried to Kill Teen with Brass Knuckles, Police Say

Almost a year after a teenager was brutally beaten at a Bushkill Township birthday party, an Allentown man suspected of being a Latin Kings gang member has been charged with attempted homicide.

Toddler Found in Car During Heroin Buy, Police Say

A 2-year-old girl was inside a car when Nazareth police made a controlled buy of heroin from people inside the car Monday afternoon, court records say.

Who Shot Up Upper Nazareth Police Car?

The Upper Nazareth Police Department is seeking who is responsible for shooting up a police car late last week.

Man Killed in Route 611 Crash

East Stroudsburg man killed in crash in Upper Mount Bethel Township Monday morning, state police say.

OMG PD: Police Say Killer Wanted to Intimidate Witness in Sex Assault Case

Here's a round-up of unusual police news from the Lehigh Valley

Odd Crime from Eastern PA: Busted Twice in One Night

Check out these unusual police stories from around Eastern PA.

Wanted: Nazareth Part-Time Police Officers

The Nazareth Borough Council is seeking candidates interested in being part-time police officers.

Man Swipes 58 Circuit Boards from Bath TV Shop, Police Say

Teacher Accused of Sexual Assaults Headed to Court

Shawn William Salevsky, 39, of Lower Macungie Township, waived his preliminary hearing Wednesday.

Father-in-Law Burglarized During Heart Surgery, Police Say

Stephen Mease, 26, of the 100 block of Prospect Avenue, has been charged with burglary, criminal trespass, theft, receiving stolen property and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

Fake $100 Bills Found at Kohl's, Subway, Petsmart, Police Say

Brian Asquith, 20, of Reading, is charged with forgery, tampering with evidence and possession of a small amount of marijuana.

Flood Watch: 1-3 Inches of Rain Likely in Nazareth Area Thursday

Brace yourself for another very soggy day as a strong low pressure system brings heavy rain to Nazareth Thursday and into the night.

Man Charged for Not Paying Full Medical Bill, Police Say

A criminal complaint says Bruce Johnson, 48, of Albrightsville received full payment from his insurance company but paid less than half to Northwood Surgery Center of Lower Nazareth Township.

Lower Nazareth, Pen Argyl Top Road Work Projects

These are the projects PennDOT has planned this week in the Nazareth area.

6 Rifles Found in Convict's Home, Police Say

Eric Danbar, committed to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $100,000 bail, also is facing pending charges of burglary in Moore Township and drug possession in Easton in separate cases.

Weis Markets Worker Steals From Wegmans, Police Say

Court records say Maria Francas McDaniel, 46, of Bartonsville took $116.98 in food and household items from Wegmans in Lower Nazareth Township. She works at Weis Markets.