Meth, Fentanyl Seized In Early Morning Easton Raid: Police
A team of state, local, and federal law enforcement agents descended on an Easton home early Friday, seizing drugs and firearms, according to authorities.
City police, joined by Palmer Township police, state troopers, the Northampton County Drug Task Force, and the Drug Enforcement Administration executed a search warrant at a property on the 100 block of North 8th Street at about 8 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, officials said in a release.
First entry was made by a state police tactical team, authorities said. Once the area was secured, officers began the search.
In all, poli…
Car Stolen At Gunpoint In Lehigh Valley Driveway: Police
A Northampton County driver was parked in his own driveway when a group of men stole his car at gunpoint late on Tuesday, Feb. 7, authorities say.
The victim, a 22-year-old man, was outside his house on York Place in Palmer Township at about 7:30 p.m. when three people forced their way into his car, police said in a statement.
Armed with a gun, the suspects tried to force the victim into the backseat of the vehicle, and "a brief struggle ensued," authorities wrote. The victim was able to escape the car before the thieves stole it and fled, they continued.
A short time later, the car wa…
Busted: PA Man, 53, Arrested On Felony Meth, Cocaine Distribution Warrant
A 53-year-old PA man was arrested on a felony warrant charging him with possession and intent to deliver meth and cocaine, authorities announced.
Keith Lee Werkheiser, of Forks Township, was arrested around 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 by Palmer Township Police on a felony warrant, Forks Township Police said.
He was charged with felony drug possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and cocaine, as well as possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, and driving while suspended.
The charges stem from a traffic stop near Mavis Discount Tire on Wednesday, May 18, when Werkhei…
Disgruntled Lehigh Valley Ex Warehouse Worker Hits Brother With Car, Flees, Police Say
A disgruntled Lehigh Valley former warehouse worker was charged with a felony after intentionally his brother with his car while dropping him off for work at the same location, authorities said.
James Alan Mathews, 55, was charged with felony aggravated assault by vehicle, simple assault, terroristic threats, defiant trespass, fleeing, and reckless driving, Palmer Township Police said.
Mathews — who was terminated from Majestic Athletics last year — was dropping his brother off at the warehouse when he sped through the parking lot and intentionally struck him out of anger toward management …
