NJ man accused of employing minors to commit crimes
GREENWICH TWP., N.J. - A New Jersey man is being charged in connection with a shots fired incident in early June that had also resulted in the arrest of two juveniles from the Lehigh Valley. Jared D. Benka-Coker, of Stewartsville, faces multiple charges, including employing a juvenile to commit a...
New Bethlehem boutique features rare stones from around the world, mounted tarantula
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — On a particularly sunny afternoon, the hues of rare stones, crystals and gems illuminated in the bright light. The colors from those gems — collected from all over the world — brightened the floors, walls, and display cases at the GEMeral Store at 707 N. New St.
The Best Brisket In Pennsylvania Is Hiding Inside This Legendary BBQ Joint
Tucked away in the charming borough of Souderton, Jesse’s Barbecue & Local Market stands as living proof that Pennsylvania has serious barbecue game, with brisket so good it might make a Texan do a double-take. In the great barbecue regions of America, Pennsylvania rarely gets mentioned in the same...
Thomas C. Hess Killed In E-Bicycle Crash: Coroner
Thomas C. Hess was struck by a vehicle while riding his pedal-assist e-bike near Schantz Road and Cetronia Road in Upper Macungie Township around 11:15 a.m. Friday, July 4, officials said. He was rushed to Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead at 4:15 p.m., according...
Bucks & Montgomery County roller blade robber nabbed
ABINGTON, Pa. — A man who police say robbed a gas station while wearing rollerblades is in custody and is a suspect in several other similar incidents. Abington police say Michael Gordon,32, of Hatboro, skated into the Lukoil on Old York Road on May 25 at 7:30 p.m., lifted his shirt to show a handgun and knife and...
Hunterdon County woman faces drug charges after Route 22 traffic stop
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — A Milford Borough woman is facing multiple drug-related charges after Clinton Township police said she was found in possession of methamphetamine, prescription pills, and syringes during a June 2 traffic stop on Route 22. Catherine G. Schumacher, 40, was pulled over after...
Bensalem woman charged in million dollar Medicaid fraud scheme
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - United States Attorney David Metcalf announced criminal charges Thursday against a Bucks County woman, as part of a nationwide law enforcement action. 59-year-old Hemal Patel of Bensalem has been charged by information with wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, and conspiracy to violate the...
Bear captured after being spotted wandering around Warminster Twp., Pa.
Authorities in Warminster Township, Bucks County say a black bear that was spotted wandering around the community on Saturday morning has been captured.
Suspect in custody for triple shooting in the Lehigh Valley
The suspect in a triple shooting in Lehigh County has been taken into custody.
4th Lehigh Valley stop added to Pa.’s Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail
UPPER SAUCON TWP., Pa. — Another Lehigh Valley dairy farm has been added to Pennsylvania’s Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail. Flint Hill Farm Educational Center, 1922 Flint Hill Road, this year became the fourth stop in the Valley. There are 51 stops on this year’s trail, a joint...