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Hellertown Hit-and-Run Accident Under Investigation

Hellertown Police say the Jan. 29 accident occurred at the intersection of Washington and Ackerman streets.

Hellertown Police announced Monday that they are seeking the public's help in identifying the driver responsible for a Jan. 29 hit-and-run accident that occurred at the intersection of Washington and Ackerman streets. In a press release, police said the owner of the car that was struck--a dark grey Nissan Altima--reported that it was parked at that intersection when it was damaged. Police said the car's driver's side fender was reportedly damaged. The accident is believed to have occurred between 10am and 3pm on Jan. 29, 2013, according to authorities. Anyone with information related to the accident is asked to contact the Hellertown Police Department at 610-838-7040.

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Borough Police Arrest Mother, Son on Multiple Charges

According to court documents, Shelby Henn, 45, and Christopher Henn, 22, were both arrested at a home in the 1400 block of Washington Street, Hellertown, on Wednesday night.

A 22-year-old Hellertown man with a criminal history is facing gun and drug charges after borough police found “an abundance of suspected drug paraphernalia” and a Remington Model 1100 shotgun in his bedroom Wednesday night, according to court documents. Christopher Henn, of the 1400 block of Washington Street, was found guilty of robbery and related charges in 2010, according to court documents. Because he is a convicted felon, he cannot possess a firearm. Henn’s mother, Shelby Henn, 45, is also currently facing charges of harboring or concealing a wanted person and resisting arrest. According to court documents obtained at the office of District Judge John Capobianco: Borough police went to a home in the 1400 block of Washington Street …

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Borough Announces 2011 Road Work Plans

Six Hellertown thoroughfares are scheduled to receive an overlay of paving material later this year.

Your ride through Hellertown just might be a little smoother after road work recently announced by the borough is completed by the public works department. According to an announcement posted on the Borough of Hellertown website, this year maintenance work will be performed on Rentzheimer Drive, Water Street, High Street, Clauser Street, Washington Street and Hampton Avenue. The projects will "consist of oil and chipping with a two-inch overlay of paving material," according to the announcement. A schedule for the planned road work has not yet been announced.

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