‘Hammer Slammer’ arrested: Hellertown man charged in windshield‑smashing spree

Police in Bethlehem have arrested the man dubbed the “Hammer Slammer,” who was wanted for allegedly smashing nearly 100 windshields across the Lehigh Valley.

Grant Chase, 37, of Hellertown, was taken into custody Monday following a month-long investigation.

Police say the case began in the fall of 2025, when Northampton County residents started reporting widespread damage to their vehicles…

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