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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
What Is That Police Helicopter Flying Over Allentown?
Allentown Enhances Public Safety Through State Police Partnership ALLENTOWN, PA — The Allentown Police Department, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), has launched …
Allentown Police Apprehend Wanted Suspect After Rooftop Chase
ALLENTOWN, PA—A dramatic pursuit unfolded in Allentown on Monday, June 10, when local police officers spotted a wanted man in the 600 block of N. …
Allentown Police Officer Suffers Medical Episode During Arrest
ALLENTOWN, PA – An Allentown Police Department officer suffered a medical episode on Monday, June 10, while attempting to apprehend a wanted individual on the …
Two Charged in Allentown Homicide Case
ALLENTOWN, PA—District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Police Chief Charles Roca have announced the arrest of two men in connection with a homicide in Allentown. …
Arrest Made in 2022 Allentown Homicide Case
ALLENTOWN, PA — District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca have announced a significant development in a 2022 homicide investigation. Steven …
Allentown Police Click It or Ticket Campaign Underway
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 …
Charges Filed in the Death of a 3-Year-Old Boy in Allentown
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. …
Fugitive Wanted for Murder Captured in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA — In a significant development, the Allentown Police Department, in coordination with District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan, announced the arrest of John Albert …
Allentown Shooting Leaves Four Injured; Suspect in Custody
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, …
Two Arrested in 2020 Unsolved Murder Case in Allentown
Allentown, PA – District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan announced the arrest of Jose and Latasha Santiago regarding a 2020 Allentown murder and robbery. The couple …
Fugitive Wanted for Double Murder Sought in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA – A press conference held at the Lehigh County courthouse by District Attorney Gavin Holihan announced charges against Gabriel Cartagena in a double …
Police Investigating After Man Shot Multiple Times in Allentown
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 …
Fugitive Wanted for Killing Grandmother and 1-Year-Old Child Armed and Dangerous in Allentown
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 …
Allentown Student Arrested After Bringing Gun to School
ALLENTOWN, PA – On Tuesday, the collaborative effort between the Allentown Police Department and Allentown School District security led to the apprehension of a student …
Allentown Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault During Mental Health Breakdown
ALLENTOWN, PA – On Sunday, Allentown Police responded to a disturbance on the 1300 block of South Race Street at approximately 5:00 PM. Eder Odemar …
Drugs, Guns Seized in Raid on Suspected Drug Dealers in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA – On Tuesday, an operation led by detectives from the Vice & Intelligence Unit and members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) was …
Two Pedestrians Killed in Allentown Crash
ALLENTOWN, PA – A motor vehicle accident in Allentown led to the death of two pedestrians on Sunday. The Allentown Police, Fire, and EMS units …
Allentown Man Facing Federal Charges For Armed Robbery Spree
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Rubiel Perez, 29, of Allentown, Pennsylvania was arrested and charged by Indictment with two counts …
Man Charged for POinting Gun During Incident in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA – The Allentown Police Department made an arrest following a domestic disturbance report in the 900 block of Chew Street. Lloyd Saunders, a …
Stabbing Incident at Family Dollar Leads to Arrest in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA – On November 23, the Allentown Police Department responded to a stabbing incident at the Family Dollar store located at 1401 Allen St. …
Allentown Police Arrest in Connection with Shots Fired Incident
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 …
Three Men Arrested in Allentown for Trespassing and Weapons Charges
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 …
Allentown Police Respond to Bomb Threat at Synagogue
ALLENTOWN, PA – On Thursday, members of the Allentown Police Department were called to the Congregation Kenneth Israel at 2227 Chew St. following reports of …
Allentown Woman Sentenced in 2007 Death of 10-Month-Old Baby
ALLENTOWN, PA – District Attorney Jim Martin of Lehigh County has announced a significant development in a child homicide case dating back to 2007. Delilah …
Suspect Charged for September Murder of Woman in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA – District Attorney Jim Martin and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca have announced the arrest of an individual in connection with a recent …
Woman Arrested For Stabbing in Allentown
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 …
35-Year-Old Woman Fatally Shot in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA – Early Friday morning, Allentown police officers responded to a shooting report on the 600 block of North Law Street. At around 2 …
Deadly Shooting in Allentown Leaves Woman Dead
ALLENTOWN, PA – In the early hours of Friday, at around 2:00 am, Allentown Police were alerted to a shooting on the 600 Block of …
Teenager Fatally Shot in Allentown Neighborhood
PITTSBURGH, PA – An incident unfolded in Pittsburgh’s Allentown neighborhood when a 15-year-old boy was shot on Tuesday. The incident took place at 10:43 a.m. …
Allentown Vice Unit Announces Multiple Arrests
ALLENTOWN, PA – On Monday, the Allentown Police Vice Unit, in conjunction with members of the 3rd and 4th Platoon, made several arrests while conducting …
Arrest Made in Deadly 2022 Allentown DUI Crash
ALLENTOWN, PA – District Attorney Jim Martin and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca announced the arrest of Chase Ryan Strahler in connection with a fatal …
Allentown Beats Robbinsville 41-19
ALLENTOWN, NJ – Allentown High School sailed to a 41-19 win over Robbinsville High School, thanks to an impressive display of offense in a West …
Man, Woman Shot in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA- Early Thursday, Allentown Police were called to the 500 block of North Fifth Street following reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found …
Allentown Shooting Leaves Two With Critical Injuries
ALLENTOWN, PA – On Thursday, at approximately 2:30 a.m., officers from the Allentown Police Department responded to reports of shots fired on the 500 block …
Large Disturbance In Allentown Ends with One Man Shot
ALLENTOWN, PA – On Tuesday, officers from the Allentown Police Department responded to a large disturbance at Irving and East Tilghman streets. During the attempt …
Three Arrested in Allentown Drug Raid
ALLENTOWN, PA – Detectives with the Vice & Intelligence Unit of the Allentown Police Department executed a search warrant on Friday in the 500 block …
Male Victim Killed in Allentown Hit and Run
ALLENTOWN, PA – On Thursday, August 17, at about 11:05 P.M., officers from the Allentown Police Department were dispatched following a report of a man …
Drugs, Guns and Cash Seized in Allentown Bust
ALLENTOWN, PA – Detectives from the Vice & Intelligence Unit, with support from the Youth Division, Patrol Division, and Emergency Response Team, executed a search …
Allentown Police Make Arrest in Unsolved 2019 Murder Case
ALLENTOWN, PA – District Attorney Jim Martin announced the arrest in a 2019 homicide case that took place in Allentown. The accused, William Clifton Baker, …
Man Said He Left Bomb Inside Allentown Bank
ALLENTOWN, PA – On Monday, around 4:05 pm, officers from the Allentown Police Department were dispatched to Wells Fargo Bank at 1901 S. 4th St. …
Armed Suspect Shot and Killed by Allentown Police
ALLENTOWN, PA – On Monday, Allentown Police Department officers responded to a call regarding a man brandishing a firearm near 6th St. and Turner St. …
Allentown Police Shoot and Kill Armed Suspect
ALLENTOWN, PA – Early Monday morning, an incident escalated to a fatal police shooting in Allentown. According to the Allentown Police Department, officers were dispatched …
Juveniles Arrested After Reported Shooting in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA – Last Thursday, an Allentown police officer on patrol responded to gunshots near 12th and Gordon Street. The officer interacted with three juvenile …
Suspect At-large in Allentown Shooting
ALLENSTOWN, PA – On Wednesday, around 10:00 am, Allentown patrol units arrived on the scene of a shooting on the 800 block of North Seventh …
Woman facing assault and harassment charge in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA – The Allentown Police Department responded to a report of a victim of a slashing at a local hospital on Sunday, around 6:00 …