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Hit And Run Accident

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Police Reports

Car Mirror Damaged in Easton Road Hit-and-Run, Police Say

Hellertown Police say they are investigating a hit-and-run accident that happened in the 1300 block of Easton Road.

Hellertown Police say they are investigating damage to a car's driver's side mirror as a hit-and-run accident. In a press release, police said the mirror was damaged when a car that was parked facing south in the 1300 block of Easton Road was struck by a passing vehicle early on the morning of April 28. Police are asking anyone with information about the accident to call them at 610-838-7040.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Police Reports

Solara Sought in Hit-and-Run Investigation: Police

Hellertown Police are seeking the public's help in identifying the driver of a Toyota Solara allegedly involved in a hit-and-run accident at Depot Street and New Jersey Avenue.

Hellertown Police are seeking information about a car that was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run accident at a borough intersection. According to a police department news release, the car is a red 2004-2006 Toyota Solara that will be missing the driver's side half of its front bumper. Police said the accident occurred March 18 at 6:53pm at Depot Street and New Jersey Avenue and involved another occupied vehicle. "Any person seeing the vehicle is requested to obtain the vehicle's registration and contact the Hellertown Police Department," police said. The police department's phone number is 610-838-7040.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Police Reports

Pickup Sideswiped Car on Silver Creek Road: Police

Lower Saucon Township Police say Stephen Hajdinyak, of Fawn Lane, reported March 4 that his vehicle was sideswiped by a 'white heavy duty pickup truck with large mirrors.'

Lower Saucon Township Police say they are investigating an accident on Silver Creek Road that was reported March 4 as a hit-and-run. In a news release, police said Stephen Hajdinyak, of the 1900 block of Fawn Lane, Lower Saucon Township, reported that he was traveling on Silver Creek Road "near the bridge when a white heavy duty pickup truck with large mirrors sideswiped his (side) mirror with the truck's mirror." Police said that as a result of the accident, the pickup "likely has minor damage to its driver side mirror." Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact the Lower Saucon Township Police Department at 610-317-6110.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Police Reports

Hit-and-Run Reported Behind Bakery, Police Say

Hellertown police say they are investigating a hit-and-run accident that occurred Feb. 14 behind Warm Sugar, 1322 Main St.

A Valentine's Day accident that occurred behind the Main Street cupcake bakery Warm Sugar is under investigation as a hit-and-run, Hellertown Police announced Tuesday. In a press release, police said the victim of the accident reported that her vehicle was hit by a van of unknown make/color while it was parked in the lot behind the business, at 1322 Main St.  When the van left the parking lot, it reportedly headed south. Police said the accident--which was reported at 6:24pm--is believed to have occurred sometime during the late afternoon or early evening. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact Hellertown Police at 610-838-7040.

Monday, January 28, 2013

Police Reports

Police Seek Driver Responsible for Rt. 378 Hit-and-Run

Lower Saucon Township Police say the driver of a white Jeep ran a red light at Route 378 and Mountain Drive North Jan. 17, striking a car driven by a 16-year-old before fleeing.

After striking a car that was being driven by a 16-year-old from Lower Saucon Township Jan. 17, the driver of a white Jeep fled the scene, township police said in a news release Monday. According to police, the hit-and-run accident occurred at the intersection of Route 378 and Mountain Drive North at approximately 8:30pm. The 16-year-old motorist was attempting to cross Route 378 when the northbound Jeep driver ran a red light, causing the accident, police said. The juvenile suffered minor injuries and was taken to the hospital, they added. Police said the Jeep was last seen continuing northbound on Route 378 into the City of Bethlehem. Anyone with information regarding the accident is asked to contact the Lower Saucon Township Police …

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Police Reports

Police Investigating Hit-And-Run Accident Near Schools

Lower Saucon Township Police say a white Audi A4 was damaged while it was parked in the grass along Panther Way.

Lower Saucon Township Police announced Monday that they are investigating a hit-and-run accident that resulted in damage to a white Audi A4. In a press release, police said the car's driver's side front quarter panel was damaged by another vehicle on Sept. 21 between 7:45 and 9pm. Police said the offending vehicle is either black or silver. The car, which police said is owned by Nancy Bohnhorst of the 2300 block of Wassergass Road, Lower Saucon Township, was struck while it was parked in the grass along Panther Way, which is near the Saucon Valley School District campus. Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Lower Saucon Police Department at 610-317-6110.

Julie

5:19 pm on Saturday, September 29, 2012

If you hit someone's car, whether it is parked on the grass at the football field or parked on Main Street, you should do the right thing and leave your name and number under the wiper blade with a little explanation.   more ›

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Police Reports

Hellertown Police Plotter: March 21, 2012

The following information was supplied by the Hellertown Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Arrest Man for DUI, Report Finding Marijuana Grinder On March 4 at 1:45am police say they stopped Jared James Albert, 24, of the 300 block of Nicole Circle, Salisbury Township, at New Jersey Avenue and Miller Street for a vehicle code violation. Police said that field sobriety tests were conducted on Albert and that he was subsequently arrested for DUI, although he later refused chemical testing at the Bethlehem DUI Center. "While in custody, Albert was found to possess a marijuana grinder containing suspected marijuana," police said in a press release. He has been charged with DUI, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, they added. Woman Gave False ID to Officers, Police Say On March 6 at 12:32am police say …

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Police Reports

Allentown Man Accused of Driving Drunk, Causing Wreck

Jeffrey Jay Feathers, 51, was allegedly intoxicated when, according to court records, he crashed into another car on Cherry Lane at the Hellertown-Bethlehem border late last year. Feathers is also accused of fleeing the scene and other offenses.

Three days before Christmas, Hellertown police reportedly had a hard time handling a man suspected in a hit-and-run crash. They took Jeffrey Jay Feathers, 51, of the 1700 block of South Idaho Street, Allentown, into custody on a back porch in the 1300 block of Main Street after he was seen hiding in bushes outside the nearby CVS, according to court records. When they asked him to get into a patrol car, Feathers allegedly became combative. Feathers threatened to "assault and kill" borough police officers John Donato and Michael Scicutella, according to the court records, which also state that he kicked at the officers, kicked at the patrol car door to stop it from closing, and repeatedly attempted to break the Plexiglas in-car barrier by …

Monday, December 12, 2011

Police Reports

Hellertown Police Blotter: Dec. 12, 2011

The following information was supplied by the Hellertown Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Two Arrested for Marijuana Possession During Traffic Stop, Police Say On Nov. 17 at about 2:51pm police say they stopped Stanley Vincent, 47, of the 600 block of Fourth Avenue, Bethlehem, and Jamie Ziegler, 40, of the same address, in the 1600 block of Main Street for alleged traffic violations. Both Vincent and Ziegler were subsequently found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana and a pipe used as paraphernalia, police said in a Dec. 7 press release. Both have been charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, they added. New Jersey Woman Arrested for DUI Allegedly Had .22 Percent BAC On Nov. 27 at 1:23am police say they stopped Carol Lombardi, 64, of the 300 block of Longwood …

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Police Reports

Hellertown Police Blotter

The following information was supplied by the Hellertown Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

Police Investigating Theft of Scooter from Main Street Yard On Nov. 3 at about 2:40pm police say a scooter was stolen from the yard of a home in the 200 block of Main Street. Police say the scooter is a silver Razor scooter with blue handlebars. Both Fox and Blueprint brand stickers are affixed to the base of the scooter, they added. Anyone with information about the scooter is asked to contact the Hellertown police at 610-838-7040. Woman Possessed a Small Amount of Heroin, Police Say On Nov. 11 at 9:34am police stopped Stephanie Lauren Roth, 19, of the 3000 block of Westminster Road, Bethlehem, for an alleged vehicle code violation. During the stop, which police said was made at West High and Main streets, a small amount of heroin and …

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