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Fetus Found in Toilet, Alleged Meth Labs Top Local News

Stories about the discovery of a fetus inside a restroom toilet tank at Starters Pub in Lower Saucon Township and the arrest of four people accused of operating a meth lab out of a Hellertown home were among the most read this week.

Authorities Know Who Left Fetus in Toilet Tank, DA Says
An investigation continues into the discovery of a fetus in a toilet tank at Starters Pub in Lower Saucon Township.

Police Confirm Discovery of Fetus in Starters
Lower Saucon Township Police announce Monday afternoon that an investigation is continuing into the discovery of a fetus inside a toilet tank at Starters Pub on Rt. 378.

4 Charged With Making Meth on Main Street
Four people were arraigned on charges related to the alleged manufacturing of methamphetamine in a Hellertown home.

Suspected Meth Lab Shut Down in Hellertown
On Tuesday morning, law enforcement officials were at 166 Main St., which was sealed off as an investigation into a suspected meth lab continued.

Meth Lab Uncovered in Applebutter Road Barn: Police
Samuel Henry Repynek Jr., 39, of S. Seventh Street, Emmaus, was arrested and jailed on charges related to his alleged operation of a meth lab in Lower Saucon Township.

Neighbor Says Alleged Meth House Concerned Her
A woman who lives near the Hellertown home where authorities say four people operated a meth lab says she observed a lot of activity there.

Man Spat in Store Clerk's Face, Police Say
Lower Saucon Township Police say a man spat in the face of a clerk at the Hess Express convenience store on Rt. 378 after they became involved in a verbal argument.

New Member Appointed to Saucon Valley School Board
Eric Adams, a Saucon Valley resident who fought to have the book 'Nickel and Dimed' banned from use in Easton Area schools' curriculum last year, was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Saucon Valley School Board Tuesday.

Porch Stained by Vulgar Drawing, Police Say
Lower Saucon Township Police say they are investigating as cases of criminal mischief two drawings of penises that were left on houses.

Bachman Street Resident Had Heroin, Police Say
Hellertown Police say George Robert Duffy III, 38, of Bachman Street has been charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Photo: Authorities executed a search warrant at 166 Main St., Hellertown, on Tuesday. They say four people operated a methamphetamine lab in the home.


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