Woman Faces Fifth Retail Theft Charge, Police Say

A Monroe County woman has been charged with trying to steal about $276 in food and clothes from the Lower Nazareth Walmart.

Policing Problems Plague Nazareth

Nazareth residents are beginning to fear for their safety as issues with the police department continue to drag on.

Plainfield Twp., Bath Top Road Work Projects

These are the road projects PennDOT has planned around the Nazareth area.

$5,000 Swiped from Strongbox, Police Say

An Easton woman admits taking $5,000 earlier this year from a locked strongbox kept by her ex-boyfriend’s mother who lives in Plainfield Township, court records say.

Criminal Mischief at Nazareth American Legion

State Police at Belfast have reported a criminal mischief incident in the Nazareth American Legion parking lot.

Pothole Patching on Route 248 Tops Road Work

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

Plainfield/Wind Gap Route 33 Interchange Improvements Coming

PennDOT announces improvement plans for Route 33 interchange at Plainfield Township and Wind Gap.

Teen Dad Sold Marijuana with Baby in Room, Police Say

Plainfield Township Police charge the teen's mother with drug-related charges but the complaint does not indicate whether the teen was charged.

Plainfield Township Man Killed in Crash Identified

Paul Gensch died in a motor vehicle crash in Plainfield Township Tuesday night.

Death Threats on Baby's Mother Made by Nazareth Shooter, Police Say

Timothy Nixon, who killed himself Monday night in Nazareth, threatened his baby's mother and himself, court document states.

Nazareth Man Killed in Plainfield Twp. crash

Lehigh County coroner said a 45-year-old man was killed when his vehicle hit a tree Tuesday night in Plainfield Township.

Nazareth Shooting Victim Identified

Nazareth resident Timothy Nixon killed himself Monday night as authorities closed in to take him into custody on a felony warrant.

Man Killed Self as Police Tried to Serve Warrant: Police Chief

Monday night's fatal shooting is still under investigation; 'no alarm for community,' Nazareth Police Chief Thomas Trachta says.

Man Dead in Nazareth Shooting

Northampton County Coroner Zach Lysek confirms a man was dead following a shooting at a house on S. Main Street in Nazareth. The shooting is under investigation.

Pothole Patching Leads Area Road Work

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

Psychedelic Mushrooms Allegedly Found in Hotel Room

Phillipsburg man charged with having psychedelic mushrooms in Lower Nazareth Township hotel.

Woman Cashed $3,000 in Fake Checks, Police Say

Easton resident Yolanda Santana accused of writing checks from an apparently fictitious company. She allegedly cashed them at Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township.

Bullet Triggers Lockdown at Nazareth Area Middle School

Nazareth Area Middle School was under a lockdown Wednesday morning for an hour as the Upper Nazareth Police Department found a bullet in bathroom.

$15 Swiped from Unlocked Vehicle in Nazareth

State Police at Belfast are seeking information on a vehicle theft over weekend in Nazareth.

Sinkhole-Plagued Northwood Avenue Reopens

Shut twice in the past month because of sinkholes, Northwood Avenue in Palmer Township has opened once again.

Nazareth Woman Pleads Guilty to Arson

Karla Dewey admits Friday in Northampton County Court to setting fire to her townhome last March while her 3-year-old son was inside.

Teacher in Alleged Sex Assault Posts Bail, Gets Court Date

A former Nazareth Area Middle School drama teacher accused of repeated sex assaults on student scheduled to have preliminary hearing in June.

Route 33 Leads Road Work for Week

These are the road projects PennDOT has planned for around the Nazareth Area this week.

Two Injured in Stockertown Crash

State Police at Belfast report injuries in motor vehicle accident in Stockertown Wednesday.

Emrick Offers Road Construction Project Update

State Rep. Joe Emrick provides updates on road construction work in 137th Legislative District, which includes parts of Nazareth area.

Routes 191, 512 Highlight Road Work This Week

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

Man Killed in Stockertown Motorcycle Crash

25-year-old Pen Argyl resident died when motorcycle hits pole on Main Street.

Teacher Accused of Repeated Sexual Assaults of Boy in School

Nazareth Area Middle School teacher arraigned and jailed Friday on multiple charges for sexually assaulting a student.

Woman Found 'Whimpering' After Assault, Police Say

Woman found by police was 'cowering on a couch' after alleged assault in Nazareth.

2 iPhones Swiped from AT&T Store, Police Say

A Monroe County man, assisted by another man, allegedly stole two iPhones valued at $1,200 from an AT&T store in Lower Nazareth Township.

Warning: Copper Thieves Targeting Nazareth Homes

Nazareth Police Chief Thomas Trachta urges residents to be on the lookout for suspicious activity around residential areas.

Wind Gap Woman Killed in Crash

State Police at Belfast report that a Wind Gap woman was killed in crash off Route 611 Wednesday morning.

Route 33 Road Work for Bushkill, Plainfield Twps. Friday

PennDOT is planning utility work on Route 33 around Bushkill and Plainfield Townships Wednesday. Work is now put off until Friday.

Counterfeit Checks Cashed at Walmart, Police Say

Easton woman charged with cashing two counterfeit checks at Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township.

'I Thought This Was the End for Me,' Robbery Victim Says

Easton couple gets state prison sentence for holding up Lower Nazareth pharmacy.

Mom, Daughter Teamed Up to Shoplift, Police Say

Pair from Easton charged with retail theft at Lower Nazareth department store.

Motorcycle, Car Collide in Upper Nazareth

Injuries reported in motor vehicle crash in Upper Nazareth Township on Saturday.

Broad Street, Newburg Road Top Road Work Projects

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

Residents Disturbed, Disgusted Over Police Deal

Some residents who have commented on Patch.com feel that Nazareth Borough Council is not even considering keeping a local police department.

Petition to Save Nazareth Police Department Circulates

As Nazareth awaits proposal from Colonial Regional Police, a petition drive has been launched to save the Nazareth Police Department.