Montco man accused of impersonating officer during road rage incident: Police
Investigators say he used illegal emergency lights installed on his Dodge Charger to pull the victim over.
Woman charged after dog attacks police officer in Lower Saucon Twp.
LOWER SAUCON TWP., Pa. - Police have filed charges against a Lower Saucon Township woman after her dog allegedly attacked a police officer. On June 9, police responded to a medical call in the 1200 block of Seidersville Road. Upon arrival, authorities say a German Shepherd dog broke free from...
Lehigh Valley’s 1st Insomnia Cookies offers sweet treats deep into the night
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Late night sweets fans saw their double chocolate chunk dreams come true Tuesday with the soft-baked opening of Insomnia Cookies. Known for their warm, fresh cookies, brownies, ice cream sandwiches and more, the bakery opened its doors at 606 E. Third St. in Bethlehem to an enthusiastic crowd that...
Bethlehem man arrested after allegedly collecting parcel containing two kilograms of cocaine
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - The Northampton County Office of the District Attorney announced charges against a Bethlehem man after he allegedly collected a parcel containing two kilograms of cocaine. DA Stephen Baratta announced today the arrest of 43-year-old Kenneth Tirado-Roman on charges of possession with intent to...
‘Enough warning’: Allentown, Reading mayors eye crackdown on creek swimming, park parties
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Swimming in and partying near natural waterways in Allentown and Reading creates public nuisances and serious dangers for first responders, leaders from both cities said Tuesday. Allentown Mayor Matt Tuerk and Reading Mayor Eddie Moran held a news conference at Cedar Beach Pool to urge people...
Norristown teen charged in shooting loses bid for juvenile court
NORRISTOWN — A Norristown teenager accused of firing gunshots at a vehicle occupied by several others with whom he had an encounter on a borough street has lost his bid to transfer his case to juvenile court. The assault- and gun-related charges filed against Alexander Ortiz, who was 17...
Search continues for roaming peacock in Bucks County; 1 captured
When our Action News crew got to Theodore Way and Sandy Ridge Road on Tuesday afternoon, they saw the peacock perched atop the Recupero's home.
Man identified in fatal Upper Macungie crash
U. MACUNGIE TWP., Pa. – Authorities have identified the 82-year-old man who died in a three-vehicle crash in Lehigh County Friday afternoon. The Lehigh County Coroner's Office says Dennis H. Smith of Weisenberg Township died on the scene of the accident on West Tilghman Street and Route 100 in Upper Macungie Township.
Philadelphia-based Insomnia Cookies opening 1st Lehigh Valley location this week
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A rapidly expanding late-night bakery concept, known for offering its "warm, freshly baked cookies" into the early morning hours, is planning to open its first Lehigh Valley location. A new location of Insomnia Cookies, with more than 300 locations nationwide, will hold a soft opening at 4...
Pablo Espejo Killed In Head-On Crash With Dump Truck
Pablo G. Espejo died following a two-vehicle wreck in the area of Blandon and Fraser roads in Ruscombmanor on Saturday, July 13 at approximately 1:07 p.m., county officials said. Espejo was driving east on Route 73 (Blandon Road) when his vehicle crossed over the solid double yellow lines and struck...