Allentown police charge student after false bomb threat at Trexler Middle School
Allentown, PA – A bomb threat that forced a police and fire response to Trexler Middle School on Monday morning has been deemed false, authorities confirmed. The incident began around 8:30 a.m.…
Teen critically injured in Allentown hit-and-run; suspect surrenders
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A 17-year-old male remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition after being struck in a hit-and-run early Thursday morning at the intersection of American Parkway and Gordon Street, according…
Allentown middle school student victim of alleged luring
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Authorities are investigating a report of a possible luring incident involving a middle school student near 15th and Liberty Street. According to the Allentown Police Department, the incident occurred…
Allentown police investigating early morning stabbing
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Authorities are investigating a stabbing that left a man injured early Wednesday morning, the Allentown Police Department announced. Officers responded to the area of 13th and Hamilton streets around…
Second suspect arrested in fatal Allentown nightclub shooting
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A second suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting outside an Allentown after-hours club, authorities announced Saturday. Pedro Junior Paulino, 35, surrendered to police and faces…
One dead, three injured in shooting outside Allentown nightclub
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — One person was killed and three others were injured in a shooting early Sunday morning outside the BKK Lounge, police said. Officers and paramedics responded to the nightclub at…
Allentown police investigating noose-like object found on desk at City Hall
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Allentown Police Department has launched an investigation after a noose-like object was found on an employee’s desk at City Hall early Friday morning. Police were notified of the…
Allentown police seek suspect in connection to two armed robberies
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Police are investigating two armed robberies at small businesses that occurred in Allentown between late November and early December, authorities said Wednesday. The robberies, which took place between November…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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