Husband Choked Wife, Threatened to Kill Her, Police Say

Frederick J. Spess, 57, of Moore Township, allegedly told his wife after she called 911 that she 'would be dead before they [police] got her

Drunken Driver Parked Car in Stranger's Back Yard, Police Say

Frederick Sandt, 45, of Bethlehem Township, is facing drunken driving charges after he allegedly parked his car in a Lower Nazareth man's back yard.

Turkey Hill Worker Admits Taking Cash, Cigarettes, Court Records Say

Kaitlyn Marie Ballantyne, 20, of Lower Nazareth Township, is accused of stealing about $100 in cash and $400 in cigarettes from a Turkey Hill Mini Market in Hanover Township, Northampton County.

Colonial Regional Police Sued for Age Discrimination

Barbara Hoell, 61, of Lower Nazareth Township, has sued the Colonial Regional Police Department, alleging age discrimination, intimidation and retaliation.

500 Text Messages Sent to Ex-Girlfriend, Police Say

Tyler J. Leighton, 19, of Plainfield Township, is charged with stalking and harassment after allegedly sending his ex-girlfriend 500 text massages within 24 hours.

Man Peeing at Walmart Had Flare & Stun Guns, Police Say

Police say a convicted felon found urinating on the parking lot of Walmart in Lower Nazareth Township was in possession of drug paraphernalia, a stun gun and a flare gun.

Police Chief Blasts Removal of Emergency Management Coordinator

Nazareth's police chief calls the removal of longtime Emergency Management Coordinator a 'mistake.'

McDonald's Receipt Led Police to Alleged Burglars

A McDonald’s receipt found at the site of a burglary helped lead police to two Moore Township men, one of whom is also accused of selling meth to a confidential informant.

Couple Plead Guilty to Robbing Walmart Pharmacy

Gregory and Lindsey Dalrymple, the married couple accused of robbing the Walmart pharmacy in Lower Nazareth, plead guilty to robbery.

Driver Tasered After 101-mph Car Chase, Police Say

Police say they had to Taser an Easton man who passed them at 101 mph in a wild car chase. He may have been high on bath salts, police said.

Hecktown Ambulance Corps Disbands After 51 Years

The Lower Nazareth Board of Supervisors have unanimously approved a motion to disband the Hecktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

FEMA Awards Bushkill Township Fire Co. with $50,000 Grant

The Bushkill Township Volunteer Fire Company has received more than $50,000 through FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Grants program.

Son Used Mom's Internet to Get Child Porn, Police Say

Jeffrey Drexler, 23, of Nazareth is accused of downloading child pornography from Ares, a file-sharing network, while using his mother's Internet connection.

Judge to Reconsider Nazareth Man's Child Porn Sentence

Christopher Rothrock, 46, has asked a Northampton County judge to reconsider the sentence imposed after he pleaded guilty to child pornography charges.

Site of Methamphetamine Lab Burglarized, Police Say

Shaun Burke, 32, of Bushkill Township and Douglas Gibb, 22, of Pen Argyl are accused of breaking into the condemned site of a methamphetamine lab in Bath.

Council VP Larry Stoudt Enters First-Time Offenders Program

Nazareth Councilman Larry Stoudt reportedly pays $763.50 in fines and enters a first-time offenders program for trying to interfere with a state police undercover investigation.

Intoxicated Woman Pulled Knife on Husband, Police Say

Janice Klimek, 37, of Wind Gap, is charged with simple assault and harassment.

Man Sexually Assaulted Teens in Nazareth, Police Say

Nathan Riley, 20, of Effort is accused of sexually assaulting two 14-year-old girls behind a house on Belvidere Street and at the Diva Wash & Dry.

Police Charge 2nd Man in NCC Armed Robbery

Kieara Anthony Williams, 22, of Allentown is the second man to be charged in the September armed robbery of two other men on Northampton Community College’s main campus.

Troopers Honored at White House for Saving Kidnapped Boy

Two state troopers received the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor at a White House ceremony Wednesday. The troopers rescued a 9-year-old Nazareth boy kidnapped at gunpoint.

DUI Driver Hit Pedestrian, Nazareth Police Say

Natasha Romanishan, 22, of Lower Nazareth Township, was allegedly under the influence of multiple controlled substances when she crashed her car in Nazareth on Dec. 1.

Bacon Street Parking Ban Will Go to Council for Vote

Nazareth's Police Committee wants the full Council to approve a parking ban on the narrow and heavily traveled Bacon Street.

Boscov's Shoplifter Caught When Bag Broke, Police Say

Palmer Township man charged with trying to swipe items from Boscov's in Palmer Park Mall.

Nazareth Police Department Plans Still a Mystery

The future of the Nazareth Borough Police Department is still being determined, and the borough's Police Committee won't elaborate on council's working plans.

Drunken Man Nearly 'Fell Into Traffic,' Police Say

Gil Gillespie, 54, of Nazareth was taken into custody after allegedly staggering and stumbling his way down the borough's Main Street.

Stolen Goods Traded for Bundle of Heroin, Police Say

Michael Litchfield, 24, of Nazareth allegedly scored a bundle of heroin by trading a stolen laptop, Xbox and camera.

First 'Sister to Sister' Class Graduates at Jail

'Sister to Sister' is a new program that helps Northampton County Prison's female residents re-enter society.

Woman Skipped Out on $5,000 Hotel Bill, Police Say

Ivelisse Politan, 47, was evicted from the TownePlace Suites in Lower Nazareth for allegedly failing to pay a $5,052 bill.

Ex-Supervisor Charged in Prostitution Sting to Face County Judge

Alan V. Dilsaver, 56, a Palmer Township dentist and former Lower Nazareth Township supervisor, was among the five men and one woman charged in a prostitution sting.

Repeat DUI Offender Almost Hit Cruiser, Police Say

Zachary David Cardwell, 23, of Bethlehem Township, is charged with his second DUI after almost hitting a Plainfield Township police car when his 2000 Volkswagen Jetta crossed the center line.

Counterfeit Bills Cashed to Pay Off Drug Dealer, Cops Say

Denny Kesack, 31, of Bethlehem allegedly told police she used counterfeit $100 bills at the Palmer Park Mall in order to get 'real' money to give 'to her drug dealer.'

Prepare Now for Winter Storm Nemo, Vigilance Hose Says

With Winter Storm Nemo forecasts for the Lehigh Valley looking more ominous as the hours tick by, the president of Vigilance Hose Co. No. 1 sends a message to residents.

Nazareth Mom Cautions Against 'Fear Mongering' After Sandy Hook

A Nazareth area mom says schools are 'traumatizing' children by punishing them for having a toy gun in school or for drawing a picture of a gun while in school.

Woman 'Kept Slamming' Door on Nazareth Cop, Police Say

Heaven Campbell, of Nazareth, is charged with repeatedly hitting a borough officer with her hands and a door during a welfare check in late January.

Bushkill Township Man Spied on EASD Colleagues, Police Say

Forks Township police said computers used by the Easton Area School District's former technology director have been taken for analysis.

New Jersey Man Accused of Hiding Stolen Hot Spot Device in Pants

The following information was supplied by Colonial Regional Police. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

APPLY: Colonial Regional Accepting Applications for Officer Position

The Colonial Regional Police Department is now accepting applications for the position of police officer. A test for the position will be held on Saturday, March 23.

Police: Missing Palmer Township Girl Ventured to Lancaster County

Palmer Township police say Hayley Krauss is fine and that no charges are forthcoming in the case.

Reward Offered for Missing Palmer Township Girl

Hayley Krauss, 15, of Palmer Township has been missing since Thursday afternoon.

Tatamy Man Accused of Pointing Loaded Shotgun at Girlfriend

Matthew Balodis, 30, of Tatamy was charged with aggravated assault and related charges after allegedly pointing a loaded shotgun at his girlfriend during an argument.