Crews Respond To Early Morning Fire In Easton Crews Respond To Early Morning Fire In Easton
Crews Respond To Early Morning Fire In Easton Firefighters were at the scene of a three-alarm blaze in Easton on Friday, July 5.  Forks Township fire officials said they were called to Lehigh and South 11th streets around 2 a.m. Dewey Fire Company said they assisted with suppression, search, overhaul, and cleanup and were at the site until 5 a.m. WFMZ reports the blaze spread to multiple apartments and said that one person was taken to the hospital.  Daily Voice has reached out to Easton Fire Department for additional details.  This is a developing story. Check back for more. 
Wanted Man Stole Firearm From Poconos Gun Range: Police Wanted Man Stole Firearm From Poconos Gun Range: Police
Wanted Man Stole Firearm From Poconos Gun Range: Police A man wanted by Easton police is now accused of stealing a handgun from a shooting range in Stroudsburg, according to authorities.  Lawrence J. Handlovic, 34, walked into Pocono Pistol at 85 North 1st Street on July 4, said police.  He rented a 9mm Glock handgun, used the indoor shooting range, then fled with the gun through an emergency exit, according to investigators. Handlovic was gone when police arrived but he left behind his driver's license which authorities used to identify him.  Police believe the 34-year-old may be living in the Nazareth area and sa…
Fourth Of July: Here's Where To Watch Fireworks In Southeastern PA Fourth Of July: Here's Where To Watch Fireworks In Southeastern PA
Fourth Of July: Here's Where To Watch Fireworks In Southeastern PA Communities across southeastern Pennsylvania are preparing to celebrate Independence Day.  Here's an exhaustive list of fireworks shows planned across the region for the holiday weekend.  Berks County FirstEnergy Stadium, 1900 Centre Ave., Reading, will show fireworks July 4, 5 and 6 for the Fightin' Phils games. Tickets can be purchased on the team's website.  Governor Mifflin Intermediate School, 600 Governor Drive, Shillington, will hold the Greater Gov. Mifflin League Community Days. Click here for viewing information.  Bucks County Sesame Place, 100…
Masked Teen Fired Gun At Occupied Home In Easton: Investigators Masked Teen Fired Gun At Occupied Home In Easton: Investigators
Masked Teen Fired Gun At Occupied Home In Easton: Investigators A gunman fired multiple rounds into a home in Easton on Monday afternoon, July 1, according to city police.  The shooting happened on the 100 block of South 12th Street around 1:30 p.m., authorities said in a release. There were people inside the home during the incident and investigators believe the residence was specifically targeted.  The gunman, who was masked and wearing dark clothes, fled west on the 1200 block of Spruce Street, according to officials.  The people who were inside the residence "are not cooperating with police," authorities said.  Any area neighbo…
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In These NJ, PA Counties Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In These NJ, PA Counties
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings Issued In These NJ, PA Counties The National Weather Service has issued severe thunderstorm warnings and warned of 60 mph winds across parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania Friday, June 14. At 4:15 p.m., the NWS issued the warnings for Sussex and Warren counties in New Jersey, and Carbon, Monroe, Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton, in PA.  Newton, Washington, Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, are also being warned of severe storms. The warnings are in effect through 5 p.m. Temps hit the 90-degree mark late in the afternoon, the NWS said. Storms were expected in the evening hours, a…
Stolen Car Leads Police On Chase Through Palmer Township: Authorities Stolen Car Leads Police On Chase Through Palmer Township: Authorities
Stolen Car Leads Police On Chase Through Palmer Township: Authorities One man is in custody after a police chase in Palmer Township on Sunday, May 12, authorities say.  Joshua E. Ewell, 25, is charged with receiving stolen property, fleeing arrest, reckless endangerment, and related counts, said township police.  Around 8:45 p.m., officers spotted Ewell in a grey Kia Soul that had been reported stolen out of Easton, authorities said. He fled when they tried to pull him over, leading police on a chase through the township's Old Orchard section, according to officials.  Police said Ewell crashed into a street light and nearly struck a polic…
Car Thief Wanted In Easton: Police Car Thief Wanted In Easton: Police
Car Thief Wanted In Easton: Police Detectives are investigating after a car was stolen off an Easton street last Wednesday, May 8.  Authorities believe the pictured man stole a grey Kia Soul off the 200 block of West Nesquehoning Street.  Easton Police Department He's also a suspect in other car thefts and break-ins in Easton, according to city police.  Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Price at 610-250-6637 or email [email protected]
New Traffic Pattern Coming To Easton Streets New Traffic Pattern Coming To Easton Streets
New Traffic Pattern Coming To Easton Streets Easton area drivers are getting a heads up about a new traffic pattern starting next week.  Church Street between Wood Avenue and North 7th Street will reverse direction and become a westbound one-way, according to officials.  Meanwhile, Wood Avenue between North 8th Street and Northampton Street will reverse to become an eastbound one-way.  The changes go into effect on Wednesday, May 1. 
Alleged Gunman In Easton Shooting Caught In New Jersey: Police Alleged Gunman In Easton Shooting Caught In New Jersey: Police
Alleged Gunman In Easton Shooting Caught In New Jersey: Police US Marshals arrested a suspect in an Easton shooting this week, according to police.  Authorities said Tamir Freeman was taken into custody in Newark, New Jersey on Tuesday, April 23. He was taken to the Essex County jail pending his extradition to Pennsylvania, Easton police said.  Investigators believe Freeman was the gunman in a Dec. 11 shooting on Northampton Street that sent a 30-year-old man to the hospital. Two businesses and a parked car were also struck by gunfire during the incident, police said.  Freeman, 23, is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assailt,…
PA Man Wanted For Car Theft Caught After Pursuit In NJ: Police PA Man Wanted For Car Theft Caught After Pursuit In NJ: Police
PA Man Wanted For Car Theft Caught After Pursuit In NJ: Police A 31-year-old New Jersey man wanted out of Pennsylvania was arrested after he was found with a stolen car and then led officers on a foot pursuit over the weekend, police said. Robert Hollingsworth, who was charged in Easton, PA with car theft last year, became the center of an investigation in Fairfield (Essex County), NJ, on Saturday, March 30, when police were notified of a stolen green Kia Soul stolen out of Passaic three days prior, Fairfield police said in a release. Police found the Kia at a BP gas station on Route 46 east, parked, running, and unoccupied around 1 p.m., officers said…
Know Him? Suspect Tried To Enter Easton Home, Investigators Say Know Him? Suspect Tried To Enter Easton Home, Investigators Say
Know Him? Suspect Tried To Enter Easton Home, Investigators Say Police are looking for a suspect who they said tried to gain access to a home in Easton.  The pictured man tried to "unlawfully enter a residence," city police said in a release on Monday, March 25.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Easton Police Department Tip Line at 610-250-6635 or submit an anonymous tip via Crimewatch. 
Elmwood Park PD: Quartet From PA Nabbed After One Waves Loaded Gun Out Sedan Window Elmwood Park PD: Quartet From PA Nabbed After One Waves Loaded Gun Out Sedan Window
Elmwood Park PD: Quartet From PA Nabbed After One Waves Loaded Gun Out Sedan Window Elmwood Park police seized a Pennsylvania couple and two minors who they said had a loaded gun, a high-capacity magazine and hollow-point bullets in their car. Officers responding to a report of a male passenger brandishing a gun out the window of a blue 2019 Chevy Malibu on Donor Avenue stopped the sedan on Elmwood Terrace shortly after 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, Police Chief Michael Foligno said. As they approached, the officers saw a front passenger shove the gun between his feet, the chief said. All four occupants were ordered out of the vehicle, Foligno said. Officers recovered a …