Man Shot in Allentown Neighborhood as Police Hunt for Answers
An adult man was hospitalized after a daytime shooting on Westminster Street in Allentown, and police are asking the public to help identify those responsible.…
Man Charged After Active Shooter Call Sparks Police Standoff in Allentown
A man is facing multiple charges after an active shooter call in Allentown ended with police safely taking him into custody following reports of gunfire.…
Teen shot near Allentown intersection leaves 16-year-old hospitalized
Police investigate late-night gunfire that wounded juvenile ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot Tuesday night near a South Allentown intersection, and detectives are working to determine who…
Masked robbery suspects caught after running from police in Allentown
Officers recover stolen cash, cell phone and two handguns after foot chase ALLENTOWN, PA — Two masked men accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint near a bank in downtown Allentown were…
Two Juveniles Charged With Arson After Devastating Front Street Fire in Allentown
Authorities announced that two juveniles are in custody on arson-related charges following the massive Front Street fire that destroyed multiple properties in Allentown. Two juveniles are in custody in connection with the…
Teen Charged With Attempted Homicide After 14-Year-Old Girl Stabbed in Allentown
A 15-year-old boy is facing attempted homicide charges after police say a 14-year-old girl was seriously injured in a stabbing on North New Street in Allentown. A juvenile suspect has been charged…
One Dead, Two Injured After Triple Shooting at Allentown Intersection, Homicide Probe Underway
Allentown, PA — A late-night shooting left one person dead and two others wounded at a busy Allentown intersection Saturday night, prompting a multi-agency homicide investigation as authorities work to identify those…
Allentown Man Charged After Police Seize Handgun, Cocaine During Search Warrant
Authorities say detectives recovered a handgun, approximately 26 grams of cocaine and drug packaging materials during a search of an Allentown residence Friday morning. Allentown, Pa. – An Allentown man is facing…
Bethlehem man accused of fleeing police on unregistered motorcycle during South 4th Street stop in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA — A 21-year-old Bethlehem man was charged after allegedly attempting to flee officers on an unregistered motorcycle during a late-night response to reckless riding on South 4th Street, the Allentown…
Man armed with bat arrested after early morning robbery in Allentown park
Bat wielding suspect detained after robbery report Allentown, PA — An early morning robbery in a city park led to a quick arrest after officers located a suspect allegedly armed with a…
Allentown Police Clock Driver at 49 MPH in 25 Zone During Targeted Enforcement on N. 15th Street
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A driver traveling nearly twice the speed limit—49 mph in a 25 mph residential zone—highlighted a targeted enforcement effort that resulted in 21 traffic stops on North 15th Street,…
Allentown man charged after attempted knife-point robbery leads to gunfire
Allentown, PA – An Allentown man is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police say an attempted robbery at knife point led a victim to fire a gun in self-defense Thursday…
Allentown police arrest man after reported gunfire on West Tilghman Street
Suspect tased, charged after fleeing officers responding to early morning shots ALLENTOWN, Pa. – A reported early morning shooting in Allentown led to a foot chase, use of a Taser, and the…
Allentown hotel shooting leads to arrest of 17-year-old suspect
Police say disturbance inside Red Roof Inn preceded early morning gunfire Allentown, PA – A 17-year-old has been charged following an early morning shooting at a hotel in Allentown that left one…
Allentown Man Sentenced to 10–20 Years in 2018 Fatal Shooting of Friend
Prosecutors say the defendant shot his friend twice during an argument inside a car before fleeing the scene without calling for help. Allentown, PA – A man convicted in the 2018 fatal…
Lehigh County district attorney rules Allentown bar shooting justified as self-defense
Prosecutors say the shooter who killed David Gibbs at Big Woody’s acted lawfully to protect another man during a violent brawl. Allentown, Pa. – Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced…
Charges dropped against Allentown police sergeant after state review
ALLENTOWN, PA – The Allentown Police Department announced Friday that all charges against Sgt. Evan Weaver have been officially withdrawn following a review by the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General. Chief…
Officer cleared after hospital lobby shooting in Allentown
Investigation finds officer justified under Pennsylvania use of force law Allentown, PA – A police officer who fired a single shot inside the former Good Shepherd Hospital after a woman advanced toward…
Allentown drug raid uncovers AK47 stash and stolen gun
Allentown, PA – A pre-dawn search warrant executed Friday morning on West Court Street led to the seizure of multiple firearms, narcotics, and cash, culminating in felony charges against a 20-year-old city…
Four teens charged in $45,000 vandalism of Allentown’s Lights in the Parkway display
Allentown, PA – The Allentown Police Department announced that four individuals have been arrested in connection with extensive vandalism at the city’s popular Lights in the Parkway holiday display, which caused an…