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I-78 Road Rage Arrest, Lower Saucon Burglary Top Local News

The reported 'ransacking' of a Leithsville Road home and an arrest in the alleged road rage shooting of an I-78 motorist in Lower Saucon Township topped local headlines this week.

Lower Saucon Township Police say they are investigating a burglary that occurred in the 1900 block of Leithsville Road.

NJ Man Accused of Attempted Homicide in I-78 Road Rage Shooting

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Pennsylvania State Police at Belfast say Lee Edwin Kish, 65, of Fanwood, N.J., has been charged in connection with a Lower Saucon Township shooting.

Man Caused Wrong-Way Crash on Rt. 412: Police

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Lower Saucon Township Police say Alexander Groves of Easton drove north in the southbound lane of Route 412 and struck another vehicle.

Hellertown Mayor Seeks Fifth Term

Richard Fluck, who's been the mayor of Hellertown since 1997, has announced he is seeking a fifth term in office. He will be unopposed in the May primary election.

Woman Who Crashed SUV Charged With DUI: Police

Hellertown Police say Louise A. Teta, of Quakertown, was driving drunk when she allegedly struck a parked car and a utility pole in the 1000 block of Main Street.

L. Saucon Council Candidate Plans Write-In Campaign

Lower Saucon Township Council candidate Donna Louder announced that she is not opposing a legal challenge to the petition she filed to appear on the May primary ballot. Instead, she is launching a write-in campaign.

Man Allegedly 'Became Irate' at District Court 

Lower Saucon Township Police say George Liros, 77, of Bethlehem, was charged with disorderly conduct after he allegedly argued with two court secretaries at a District Court office in the township.


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