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Armed Carjacking Leads to Arrest in Allentown

Armed Carjacking Leads to Arrest in Allentown **Allentown, PA** - On Thursday, the Allentown Police Department responded to an armed carjacking incident around 4:16 PM near the intersection of North 14th Street…

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Allentown man charged with attempted murder in New Year’s Eve shooting

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 52-year-old Allentown man has been charged with attempted murder and several other offenses in connection with a New Year’s Eve shooting that left a woman injured, Monmouth County…

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Man accused in Emmaus stabbing found dead in Allentown creek

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A Bethlehem man charged with stabbing his girlfriend during a domestic dispute in Emmaus was found dead last week in Jordan Creek, authorities said. Daniel Leibensperger, 35, had been…

Pennsylvania News

Allentown man charged with attempted homicide and arson in West Cedar Street fire

ALLENTOWN, PA — A 60-year-old Allentown man has been arrested and charged with attempted homicide, aggravated arson, and other felonies in connection with a fire that damaged multiple homes and displaced dozens…

Traffic Alert: Crash downs utility pole, closes Robbinsville-Allentown Road

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — A motor vehicle crash has closed Robbinsville-Allentown Road between Main Street and Lilac Terrace, according to Robbinsville Township Police. The incident, which occurred earlier today, brought down a telephone…

New Jersey News·Traffic Alerts

Two Allentown men arrested in attempted murder following Jordan Street shooting

ALLENTOWN, PA — Two men have been charged with attempted murder and related offenses following a shooting early Wednesday morning that left a man critically injured, according to the Lehigh County District…

Trump rallies supporters in Allentown, promises to tackle inflation and “bring back the American dream”

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Former President Donald J. Trump addressed supporters in Allentown, Pennsylvania, with a campaign message focused on restoring the “American Dream” and tackling key issues like inflation, border security, and…

Community News·Pennsylvania News·Politics

Allentown Mayor Tried to Dump Trump’s Tuesday Rally

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Tensions flared in Allentown this week as a Trump campaign official accused Mayor Matthew Tuerk of attempting to obstruct a planned rally for former President Donald Trump by allegedly…

Pennsylvania News·Politics

Police bust Allentown chop shop operator

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A man from Easton has been arrested in connection with a chop shop operation that led to the recovery of 10 stolen vehicles, according to District Attorney Gavin P.…

Allentown DA Concludes Police Shooting at Dominican Festival Justified

Allentown, PA District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced the conclusion of the investigation into a recent officer-involved shooting at the Dominican Festival in Allentown on Aug. 25. The DA determined that the…

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Family Launches Fundraiser For Mother Killed in Tragic Allentown Murder-Suicide

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The family of Livi E. Beltran Fernandez, a beloved mother who was tragically killed in a murder-suicide on September 5, 2024, has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to help cover…

Community News·Pennsylvania News

Lehigh County coroner releases details in Allentown murder-suicide

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office has released the identities and causes of death in an apparent murder-suicide that occurred on September 5 in Allentown. Livi E. Beltran Fernandez was…

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Allentown Man Charged for Raping 12-Year-Old Girl, 13-Year-Old Girl

Allentown, Pa. – Police in Allentown have arrested a local man for a heinous act against a 12-year-old girl. Police said Joshua Mickey Martel was is charged with numerous sexual offenses. In…

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Police Seeking Puppy Stolen at Allentown Basketball Tournament

ALLENTOWN, PA — The Allentown Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance regarding a case of puppy theft in the area. The incident occurred during a basketball tournament at Valania Park on…

Pennsylvania News·Pets and Animals·Police Blotter

Allentown Man Arrested Following Domestic Disturbance and Gunfire Incident

Allentown, PA — On Friday, July 26, at 8:47 a.m., officers with the Allentown Police Department responded to a home in the 500 block of North 13th Street following a report of…

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Allentown Man Arrested for February Murder

ALLENTOWN, PA — The Allentown Police Department and District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced the arrest of Roberto Gonzalez for his involvement in a homicide that took place on February 17, 2024.…

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Allentown Police Release Body Cam in Violent Arrest During Domestic Call

ALLENTOWN, PA — District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced the release of body camera footage related to a use of force incident by Allentown Police Officers. The incident, which took place on…

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Allentown Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder in Auto Zone Shooting

ALLENTOWN, PA—District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced the sentencing of Joshua Ortiz, an Allentown resident, for his role in a 2023 shooting that escalated from a confrontation in an Auto Zone parking…

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Allentown Man Sentenced to 9 to 24 Years for Sexual Assault and Child Exploitation

HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Jacob Torres, 33, of Allentown, has been sentenced to 9 to 24 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor and disseminating child…

Allentown Police Scheduled News Conference After 11-Year-Old Boy Shot

Allentown, PA – Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan has scheduled a news conference for Thursday morning to provide updates on the investigation into a shooting that injured an 11-year-old boy.…

Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

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Armed Carjacking Leads to Arrest in Allentown

Allentown man charged with attempted murder in New Year’s Eve shooting

Man accused in Emmaus stabbing found dead in Allentown creek

Allentown man charged with attempted homicide and arson in West Cedar Street fire

Traffic Alert: Crash downs utility pole, closes Robbinsville-Allentown Road

Two Allentown men arrested in attempted murder following Jordan Street shooting

Trump rallies supporters in Allentown, promises to tackle inflation and “bring back the American dream”

Allentown Mayor Tried to Dump Trump’s Tuesday Rally

Police bust Allentown chop shop operator

Allentown DA Concludes Police Shooting at Dominican Festival Justified

Family Launches Fundraiser For Mother Killed in Tragic Allentown Murder-Suicide

Lehigh County coroner releases details in Allentown murder-suicide

Allentown Man Charged for Raping 12-Year-Old Girl, 13-Year-Old Girl

Police Seeking Puppy Stolen at Allentown Basketball Tournament

Allentown Man Arrested Following Domestic Disturbance and Gunfire Incident

Allentown Man Arrested for February Murder

Allentown Police Release Body Cam in Violent Arrest During Domestic Call

Allentown Man Sentenced for Attempted Murder in Auto Zone Shooting

Allentown Man Sentenced to 9 to 24 Years for Sexual Assault and Child Exploitation

Allentown Police Scheduled News Conference After 11-Year-Old Boy Shot

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