Crime & Safety

I-78 Shooting, Alleged Roommate Ruckus Top Local News

An apparent road rage incident on I-78 in Lower Saucon and an alleged dispute between roommates that involved wood-chopping are among the top local headlines this week.

Shooting Reported on I-78 in Lower Saucon

A woman driving on I-78 near the Route 33 interchange in Lower Saucon Township was shot at by another motorist, according to Pennsylvania State Police, who are investigating the incident.

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Lower Saucon Township Police say they responded to a disturbance involving two Connelly Avenue roommates that allegedly began because one was splitting wood.

Lower Saucon Officers Receive Service Awards

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Lower Saucon Township police officers received commendations for their DUI enforcement efforts and overall performance at township council's March 6 meeting.

Gracedale Worker on Way to Wawa Gets DUI: Police

Lower Saucon Township Police say Tiffany Jacoby, 25, of Palmerton, was arrested for DUI after she apparently became lost while driving to Wawa on a food errand.

Borough Council Likes Park Fountain Restoration Proposal

Hellertown Borough Council has approved support for the restoration of the Borough Authority Park fountain by volunteer and borough resident Joe Delfoe.

The DUI number and other statistics are found in the Lower Saucon Township Police Department's 2012 annual report, which was released this month.

School's Pops Concert on Tap for March 20

The Saucon Valley High School Pops Concert will be held Wednesday, March 20 at 7pm.


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