Allentown Police Officer Suffers Medical Episode During Arrest

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ALLENTOWN, PA – An Allentown Police Department officer suffered a medical episode on Monday, June 10, while attempting to apprehend a wanted individual on the 600 block of N. 9th St. The…

June 11, 2024

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Allentown Police Click It or Ticket Campaign Underway

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ALLENTOWN, PA—The Allentown Police Department’s Traffic Unit is actively working with the Pennsylvania State Police and the Highway Safety Network Region 3 on multiple traffic enforcement initiatives aimed at improving road safety…

May 30, 2024

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Charges Filed in the Death of a 3-Year-Old Boy in Allentown

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ALLENTOWN, PA – The Allentown Police Department has announced that Jose Hilario Abreu faces multiple felony charges following the tragic death of a 3-year-old boy. District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan disclosed that…

April 6, 2024

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Fugitive Wanted for Murder Captured in Allentown

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ALLENTOWN, PA — In a significant development, the Allentown Police Department, in coordination with District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan, announced the arrest of John Albert Garner in connection with a homicide that…

March 14, 2024

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Police Seek Identification of Suspect in Wawa Theft

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ALLENTOWN, PA — Authorities are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a theft at a Wawa convenience store. On March 7, 2024, the individual in question entered the…

March 9, 2024

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Allentown Shooting Leaves Four Injured; Suspect in Custody

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Allentown, PA – District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced the arrest of Axel Yadiel Suarez-Vidal following a shooting incident on February 20, 2024, in Allentown, which resulted in four people being injured.…

February 22, 2024

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Two Arrested in 2020 Unsolved Murder Case in Allentown

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Allentown, PA – District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced the arrest of Jose and Latasha Santiago regarding a 2020 Allentown murder and robbery. The couple was apprehended today by the Allentown Police…

February 15, 2024

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Fugitive Wanted for Double Murder Sought in Allentown

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ALLENTOWN, PA – A press conference held at the Lehigh County courthouse by District Attorney Gavin Holihan announced charges against Gabriel Cartagena in a double homicide case. The Allentown Police Department has…

January 6, 2024

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Police Investigating After Man Shot Multiple Times in Allentown

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ALLENTOWN, PA – The Allentown Police Department is actively investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Thursday. At approximately 10:47 PM, officers were called to the 300 block of East Hamilton Street.…

January 6, 2024

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Fugitive Wanted for Killing Grandmother and 1-Year-Old Child Armed and Dangerous in Allentown

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ALLENTOWN, PA — The Allentown Police Department is searching for Gabriel Cartagena, 43, in connection with the shooting deaths of a 1-year-old child and a grandmother. District Attorney Gavin Holihan announced charges…

January 5, 2024

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Allentown Student Arrested After Bringing Gun to School

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ALLENTOWN, PA – On Tuesday, the collaborative effort between the Allentown Police Department and Allentown School District security led to the apprehension of a student for firearm possession at Dieruff High School.…

December 20, 2023

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Drugs, Guns Seized in Raid on Suspected Drug Dealers in Allentown

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ALLENTOWN, PA – On Tuesday, an operation led by detectives from the Vice & Intelligence Unit and members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) was conducted in the 300 block of N.…

December 14, 2023

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Former Police Officer Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison for Distribution of Child Sex Abuse Materials

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FLORENCE, S.C. — Douglas Perdick, 47, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to distribution of child sex abuse materials. Evidence presented to the Court showed…

December 12, 2023

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Allentown Man Facing Federal Charges For Armed Robbery Spree

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PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Rubiel Perez, 29, of Allentown, Pennsylvania was arrested and charged by Indictment with two counts of Hobbs Act robbery, one count of…

November 30, 2023

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Man Charged for POinting Gun During Incident in Allentown

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ALLENTOWN, PA – The Allentown Police Department made an arrest following a domestic disturbance report in the 900 block of Chew Street. Lloyd Saunders, a 44-year-old with no fixed address, was apprehended…

November 28, 2023

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Stabbing Incident at Family Dollar Leads to Arrest in Allentown

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ALLENTOWN, PA – On November 23, the Allentown Police Department responded to a stabbing incident at the Family Dollar store located at 1401 Allen St. The suspect, Raphael Garcia, 28, with no…

November 27, 2023

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Allentown Police Arrest in Connection with Shots Fired Incident

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ALLENTOWN, PA – The Allentown Police Department reported the arrest of Jose Villafane-Santiago, 21, following a shots fired incident on Friday. Officers responded to the 100 block of West Tilghman Street at…

November 21, 2023

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Three Men Arrested in Allentown for Trespassing and Weapons Charges

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ALLENTOWN, PA – On Tuesday, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers from the Allentown Police Department’s 1st Platoon were called to the Unit Block of S 14th Street due to reports of trespassers.…

October 27, 2023

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Allentown Police Respond to Bomb Threat at Synagogue

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ALLENTOWN, PA – On Thursday, members of the Allentown Police Department were called to the Congregation Kenneth Israel at 2227 Chew St. following reports of a bomb threat. the incident occurred at…

October 21, 2023

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Woman Arrested For Stabbing in Allentown

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ALLENTOWN, PA – A stabbing occurred on Saturday, around 8:05 am, to which Allentown Police officers responded. The incident transpired on the 500 block of North Lumber Street, where officers found a…

October 3, 2023

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