Ex-Candidate Posed as District Judge, Police Say

Justin Serfass, a former candidate for district judge, was charged with impersonating a public servant, according to a criminal complaint.

Man Stopped For Speeding Faces Drug Charges, Police Say

Steven Alexander Santa, 18, of South Whitehall, allegedly had marijuana in a backpack in his car, police said.

$1,000 Worth of Electronics Stolen From Staples, Police Say

Several electronic devices were stolen from the Staples at Tilghman Square Shopping Center, South Whitehall Township police said.

Thieves Prey on Cars Parked at LA Fitness

Money and credit cards were reported taken from vehicles parked at LA Fitness, South Whitehall Police said.

Warning: Teens Dancing in Street

South Whitehall Township police were dispatched for 'suspicious activity' of teens dancing on Hamilton Boulevard.

Man Made a Fuss After Drug Screening, Police Say

An Allentown man was cited for disorderly conduct when he caused a disturbance at Lehigh Valley Pain Management, police said.

Woman's Death Ruled Homicide 30 Years After She Was Shot

Linda J. Knauss, 65, of Orefield, died from complications caused by a gunshot wound during a robbery in Harrisburg 30 years ago, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's office.

OMG PD: Woman Shot, Dies 30 Years Later in Bizarre Homicide Case

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

Counterfeit $100 Bill Used at Wine and Spirits Shop, Police Say

A propane tank, iPhone, copper wire and semi-automatic pistol were among items reported taken in South Whitehall Township, according to police.

$10M Cetronia Ambulance Center Construction to Begin

Governor Tom Corbett joined local and regional officials to break ground on the new Cetronia Ambulance Corps Joint Operations Facility

OMG PD: 5-Foot Dinosaur Missing from Front Porch

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

Power Cut to 1,700 When Car Hits Pole

As many as 1,700 PPL customers lost power after a car struck a utility pole Tuesday morning at Mauch Chunk Road and Brown Street.

Man Will Serve 4-20 Years for Killing Half-Brother

Cory James Maletsky pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter Thursday for fatally stabbing his half-brother Christopher Lloyd in South Whitehall.

Laundry Detergent Dumped In Car, Police Say

South Whitehall Township Police also said jewelry was stolen from a home on N. 41st Street.

iPods, Wallet and Money Stolen from Vehicles, Police Say

Items were reported missing from at least two vehicles parked in Abigail Lane, South Whitehall Township Police said.

OMG PD: Waitress Fantasy Lands Alleged Stalker in Jail

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

Student Syringe Stabbing Tops Local News

The top five stories in South Whitehall this past week

Shoplifter's Getaway Car Caught on Camera, Police Say

Thanks to the 'eye in the sky' at Target, police report a security officer witnessed a theft and was able to see the license plate number of the get-a-way car and call police.

Early Dismissal in Parkland, Snow Emergency in South Whitehall

Parkland Schools announce early dismissal and other after school cancellations and South Whitehall Township declares a snow emergency from noon today until 6 p.m. Feb. 9

Woman Stole $4,700 in Pills from CVS, Police Say

South Whitehall Police arrested a woman who allegedly stole medicine from the CVS pharmacy on Tilghman Street in South Whitehall.

Teen Hits Woman with Fire Extinguisher, Cops Say

South Whitehall Police report a 17-year-old boy assaulted a woman at an office building and then two others while he was fleeing the scene.

4 Car Windows Smashed, Items Stolen, Police Say

Information from the South Whitehall Police blotter

Police: Bixler's Jewelers Robbery May Be Linked to Another Brazen Robbery

Authorities say violent Berwyn home invasion and armed robbery Thursday may be linked to similar Bixler's Jewelers robbery in December.

South Whitehall Police Report Stolen Handgun and Cash

Information from the South Whitehall Police Department.

South Whitehall Police Report Burglaries, Hit and Run

Incidents reported by South Whitehall Police Department.

Train Hits Car Stuck on Railroad Tracks

A train hit a car stuck on railroad tracks near South Mall on Tuesday morning

Pest Chemical Sickens 2 People in South Whitehall Home

South Whitehall Police report two township residents used too much pest control product in a confined space.

Fire Near Scene of 2 Horror Movies May Be Arson

An old barn burned Monday on a Lehigh County property where 2 horror movies were filmed.

Pils, Money, Tailgate Taken from Cars, South Whitehal Police Report

Information from the South Whitehall Police blotter.

$163,000 Embezzled from Cosmopolitan Spent at Strip Club, Dinner Cruises, DA Says

The former general manager of the Cosmopolitan in Allentown has been charged with embezzling money from his employer, the Lehigh County District Attorney's office said. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

South Whitehall Police Report Bag of Heroin Found at Target

Information from the South Whitehall Township Police Blotter.

South Whitehall Police Conduct 'Operation January Slam'

South Whitehall Police targeted two areas looking for speeders on Jan. 24.

Police: 2 Men, One Armed, Run from Lehigh Motor Inn

The following information was supplied by Upper Macungie police. South Whitehall Police assisted.

Youell's Oyster House Destroyed by Fire, 5 Firefighters Hurt

A Lehigh Valley establishment for 105 years, Youell's Oyster House had to be demolished after it was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday morning.

South Whitehall Police Report Fraud, Fighting and Money Taken from Purse at Trivet

Information from the South Whitehall Township Police blotter. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.

South Whitehall Police Report Thefts from Cars, Hit and Run and Road Rage

Information from South Whitehall Township's Police Blotter.

South Whitehall Man Busted for Meth Lab in Home

Steven Brad Kresge, 39, of 4703 Fair Drive, was charged after police allegedly discovered an active meth lab in his home.

South Whitehall Braces for Possible Westboro Baptist Protest

Controversial anti-gay group Westboro Baptist Church says it is going to protest at four Lehigh Valley churches on January 20

Woman Seeking Medical Help at Westfield Hospital Busted for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

While seeking medical attention at Westfield Hospital, a woman's purse fell to the floor and exposed drug paraphernalia for crack and herion, police say.

South Whitehall Police Report Stray Bullet Hits House, Thefts from Cars, Smashed Window

Information from the South Whitehall Police blotter.