19-Year-Old Killed in Bushkill Drive Crash

Michael Powers, 19, of Tatamy was killed when his car hit a building early Friday morning.

Woman Charged With Stealing $102,924.65 From Car Dealership

Anne Difrancesco, 33, of Bushkill Township, is accused of taking $102,924.65 from Star Pontiac-Buick-GMC in Lower Nazareth Township.

Palmer Man Charged With Multiple Lobster Theft

A Palmer Township man and his Bethlehem Township friend are charged with stealing $1,300 of meat and lobster tails from Weis and Wegmans.

Police: Woman Calls in Fake Prescriptions to Walgreens

Forks Township police say Renee Simone of Stockertown claimed to be working for a doctor and called in prescriptions to Walgreens.

Palmer Woman Charged for Having Sex with Teens

Rachel L. Farrell, 25, a former Bangor Area High School teacher, allegedly had numerous sexual encounters with students.

Driver Caught in the Right Car with the Wrong Registration

Forks Township police stop a 19-year-old driver who had altered the license plate on his uninsured and unregistered Chevrolet Tracker.

Flames Rip Through Apartment Building in Palmer

Flames were reportedly breaking through the roof of a six-unit apartment building at 2704 Nazareth Road this morning at about 7 a.m.

Police: Man on Crutches Fakes Prescription

The above arrest information was supplied by the office of District Judge Jackie Taschner. It does not indicate a conviction.

Man Admits Taking $90 From Lost Purse

The yearlong investigation into the case of a lost purse at the Palmer Township Giant Food Store proves there is no such law as, "finders keepers, losers weepers."

Palmer Man Arrested for Scratching Ex-girlfriend

Forks Police arrest a Palmer man for assaulting his ex-girlfriend in her car just days after their break-up.

Crews Respond to Electrical Fire at Palmer Plastics

A worker at Palmer Plastics is hospitalized for electrical shock.

Police: Kohl's Shoplifter Had a Gun

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

Alleged Bank Robber Is 4 Feet, 4 Inches Tall

Shervon Antoinette Henderson of Allentown accused in Wednesday robbery attempt.

Police: Man Stabs Son in Head With Scissors

Police says that Ranjeet Minhas of Forks Townshp stabbed his son with a pair of scissors Dec. 30.

Top Palmer-Forks Police & Fire Stories of 2011

A look at the most read police and fire stories on Palmer-Forks Patch in 2011.

Police: Palmer Man Tasered After Stealing Meat

Eric William Thompson, 36, of Palmer Township allegedly stole six lobster tails and 14 beef tenderloins from Wegmans.

Police: Man Tries to Steal a 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.

Police Report Purse Theft at Dunkin' Donuts

Palmer Police report a woman's purse was stolen from Dunkin' Donuts on Christmas Day.

Police: Student Threatened to Burn Teacher’s House

An18-year-old Easton Area High School student threatened to burn down his teacher's house Thursday, saying he wanted her to die, according to police.

Palmer Man Accused of Vehicular Homicide Charged With Possession

Stephan Moussa, the Palmer man accused of causing a fatal crash in June, has a string of offenses on record since he was a juvenile.

Police: Man Stole Sneakers and Ran

After a short foot pursuit, Robert Reed, of Kunkletown, was apprehended for taking a pair of sneakers from Kohl's in Lower Nazareth, police say.

Forks Man Threatens to Blow up Police

A Forks Township man barricaded himself inside his home and then opened the gas lines.

'Tis the Season: Kohl's, Wal-Mart hit by Theft

There were three reported retail thefts at Kohl's between Dec. 12 and 18 including a Palmer Township woman who allegedly took $20 in jewelry.

Woman Steals to put Daughter in Drug Rehab

Teri Romanishan of Bethlehem Township admitted today that she stole from her Palmer Township employer, Magnetic Windings.

Forks Man Killed in Crash on Bushkill Drive

The family of Donald James Kiernan, the driver killed in a crash off Bushkill Drive Wednesday, met with Forks Township police this morning.

Palmer Man Nabbed for Taking DVD Players From Wal-Mart

Two men were stopped by Wal-Mart security for stealing six DVDs, a CD player and a Blu-ray player, according to police.

Woman Backs Car Into Palmer Township House

A woman was taken to the hospital after she backed her car into a house Thursday.

Garbage Truck Becomes Fire Truck

A garbage truck driver emptied his load onto a parking lot in Forks after he noticed the garbage was on fire.

Police: Man Hits Wife While She Holds Baby

A Forks Township man is in prison, accused of assaulting his wife while she held their 3-month-old son.

Burglar Hits Dry Cleaner for Soap and Snacks

Palmer Police respond to a burglary of clothes, soap and snacks at Lehigh Valley Dry Cleaners.

Palmer Police nab New Jersey Suspects at Wawa

Palmer Police arrest two suspects in a theft from New Jersey convenience store.

Palmer Woman Allegedly Steals Video Game from Wal-Mart

Police say a Palmer woman already barred from Wal-Mart for previous thefts, allegedly stole a PlayStation 3 last week.

Forks Township Exxon Station Robbed

Police report that a robber went into the Exxon Top Star Express on Knox Avenue Wednesday night and demanded money from the clerk.

Get Rid of Unwanted Drugs on Saturday

National Take-Back event offers a safe way to dispose of unwanted medicines

Fire Inspections Possible for Palmer

Fire training at Forks and new command vehicle among issues before Board of Supervisors

Safety Awareness Focuses on Fires

Forks, Palmer prepare to educate public.

Forks Roads Flooded by Storm

PennDOT announces road closures for Northampton County.

Palmer Police: Woman stole $221K

Charges filed after theft from business

Five Guys Fundraiser for Fallen Officer

Proceeds from Sept. 27 event to help family of Robert Lasso.

Four Injured in Route 248 Accident

Early morning accident Wednesday sends four to hospital