An Allentown man is charged with DUI, after Lower Saucon Township Police say he allegedly failed field coordination exercises at a DUI checkpoint and was later determined to be over the legal limit for blood alcohol concentration.
Police
Attorneys for Alleged Serial Rapist Want Evidence Thrown Out
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Attorneys for a former Lower Saucon Township man who’s accused of being a serial rapist were in Northampton County Court Wednesday, where they argued that some evidence obtained in the case should be suppressed.
Brian Allen Naugle
Man Arrested on Heroin Charge at DUI Checkpoint, Police Say
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An Allentown man was arrested on drug-related charges Thursday after Lower Saucon Township Police say he allegedly pulled up on a DUI checkpoint with heroin in his possession.
Appreciation Luncheon
First Responders Who Braved Flash Flooding Treated to Lunch
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For their heroism and dedication to duty, local police, firefighters, EMS staff and others who responded to flash flooding over the weekend were treated to an appreciation luncheon at Dewey Fire Co. Wednesday.
Community
Redington Road Traffic Stop Results in Multiple Arrests, Police Say
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Lower Saucon Township Police said Wednesday that a traffic stop on Redington Road at about 12:40 p.m. resulted in the arrest of four individuals from New Jersey.
Borough
Lower Milford Man Charged in Riegel Street, Hellertown, Burglary
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Authorities say a Lower Milford man allegedly broke into a home in the 1600 block of Riegel Street in Hellertown borough Sunday and stole thousands of dollars worth of jewelry, ammunition and possibly a handgun.
Police
Driver Who Struck Pole Was DUI of Controlled Substance, Police Say
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Lower Saucon Township Police say a 52-year-old woman is being charged after she allegedly drove into a pole while under the influence of a controlled substance.
Community
ATV, 3 Dirt Bikes Stolen from Unlocked Garage, Police Say
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Police said the yellow Suzuki LTZ250K4 4-wheeler, a Red/White Honda CRF50 dirt bike, a green Kawasaki KX125 dirt bike and a green KLX140 Kawasaki dirt bike that were stolen together are worth an estimated $17,000.
Community
More Heavy Rain Prompts New Flash Flood Warning in Saucon Valley
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After a mostly dry day Sunday additional heavy rain moved into the area overnight, resulting in renewed flooding fears in Saucon Valley–parts of which were inundated Saturday–and prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning until 12:45 p.m.
Bethlehem
Updated: Bridges Around Hellertown Closed Due to Structural Problems
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Following the closure of two bridges near Hellertown Saturday due to structural damage caused by flash flooding, a total of four spans in or near the borough are now out of commission, at least temporarily.
Community
Reader Videos, Photos Show Dramatic Flash Flooding in Lower Saucon
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Photos and videos recorded by area residents show the extent of flash flooding that struck two parts of the township particularly hard Saturday: Wassergass and Meadows Road.
