73°

Thursday, may 8

Valerie Musson

Reporter

vmusson@dailyvoice.com

FOLLOW ON

Valerie Musson's Contributions

Police & Fire

Pair Nabbed For Selling Cocaine Near Trenton School, Police Say Several nuisance complaints led to two men being arrested for selling cocaine near a Trenton school, authorities said. Officers responding to the nuisance complaints near Home Avenue conducted a narcotics search warrant on Ronaldo Najera and Jonathan E. Lemus-Zamora on Friday, Aug. 19, Trenton Police said. The search allegedly turned up 35 grams of cocaine, various paraphernalia, and $185 in cash. A vehicle was also seized, according to police. Najera and Lemus-Zamora were arrested and charged with possession and intent to distribute cocaine and paraphernalia, as well as possession with i…

by Valerie Musson

09/01/2022

Police & Fire

Woman Shatters Ex-Roommate’s Window, Nabs Valuables In Felony Burglary: Slate Belt Police A 50-year-old woman shattered her ex-roommate’s window and made off with several items before being busted for felony burglary, authorities in the Slate Belt said. Officers responded to a burglary report at 908 Bangor Rd. in Plainfield Township just after 1:40 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, Slate Belt Regional Police said. Upon arrival, officers met with the female resident and allegedly saw a broken window, as well as clothing, shoes, and several other items missing. The resident reportedly told officers that a former roommate, Eileen P. Appel, had broken into the home and stolen the items a…

by Valerie Musson

09/01/2022

Police & Fire

Scammer Clones Bethlehem Police Phone Number To Defraud Resident Of More Than $11K A scammer cloning the phone number of the Bethlehem Police Department defrauded a local resident of more than $11,000, authorities said. A Lehigh Valley resident received a call from the Bethlehem Police non-emergency line (610-865-7187) on Friday, Aug. 26 stating that a family member was in trouble and needed money, the department said in a release. The resident was ultimately scammed out of more than $11,000, police said. “This is a common fraud scheme in which the victim is convinced that a family member has been in an accident or arrested and needs money immediately to avoid serving t…

by Valerie Musson

09/01/2022

Police & Fire

State Police Investigating As Crash With Train Destroys Car In Northampton County (Photos) State Police are investigating the cause of a train collision in Northampton County that left a car almost entirely destroyed. The Forks Township Fire Dept. responded to the crash on Route 191 in Stockertown on the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 30, the squad said. Crews treated the patient at the scene until EMS teams arrived, the department said. The crash left Route 191 completely blocked. Scroll down to view additional photos from the crash scene. Fire 25 responded to motor vehicle collision between a car vs. a train in Stockertown on Rte 191 on Tuesday afternoon. ... Posted by Fork…

by Valerie Musson

08/31/2022

Police & Fire

Flashing Of Ghost Gun On Social Media Leads To Arrest Of Trenton Man, Teen, Police Say A Trenton man and teen were arrested after openly displaying guns on social media, authorities said. Erick Goodman-Hooks was seed brandishing a Polymer 80 .9 mm semi-automatic handgun with no serial number on social media on Thursday, Aug. 25, Trenton Police said. Goodman-Hooks was arrested and charged with unlawful possession of a handgun. A 15-year-old male was also arrested and charged with weapons offenses for displaying a Taurus g3 .9mm semi-automatic handgun on social media alongside Goodman-Hooks, police said. His name was not released. The investigation was led by the Trenton Poli…

by Valerie Musson

08/31/2022

News

Winner: Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Worth $10K Sold In Morris County It's a winner! A Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $10,000 was sold in Morris County. A ticket matching four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball for the Tuesday, Aug. 30 drawing was sold at 7-Eleven on Columbia Tpke. in Florham Park, lottery officials said. The winning numbers were: 02, 38, 55, 57 and 65. The Gold Mega Ball was 17, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 03. The lucky ticket holder is eligible for the $10,000 third-tier prize. The Mega Millions jack…

by Valerie Musson

08/31/2022

News

Bogus CYF Worker Soliciting Lehigh Valley Homes Asking To Fingerprint Children, Officials Warn Officials in the Lehigh Valley have issued a warning after receiving reports of a bogus Human Services worker knocking on residents' doors and asking to fingerprint their children. The Northampton County Department of Human Services has received multiple reports of someone claiming to work for Children, Youth & Family Services knocking on doors and asking to fingerprint children in the home, a Wednesday, Aug. 31 press release said. “DHS has no connection with this person or persons,” officials said. “All DHS caseworkers conducting home visits identify themselves to the homeowner, sho…

by Valerie Musson

08/31/2022

Police & Fire

Trenton Teen Reported Missing, Police Say Seen him? Police are searching for a missing teen from Trenton. Wayne Williams, 17, was reported missing from the area of Spring Street, Trenton Police said on Wednesday, Aug. 31. Wayne was last seen wearing a t-shirt, black pants, and black sneakers, police said. Anyone with information about Wayne’s whereabouts is urged to contact Trenton Police at 609-989-4170.

by Valerie Musson

08/31/2022

Police & Fire

Know HIM? ID Sought For Suspect In Northampton County Car Break-In Spree Recognize him? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man who was seen on surveillance footage breaking into several cars in Northampton County. The suspect, pictured above, entered multiple unlocked vehicles and stole cash and other valuables between midnight and 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 30, Forks Township Police said. Areas hit include Sullivan Tr., Clark Pl., Red Barn Dr., and Trails End Ct., according to a map posted by the department. The man may be in his late 20s or early 30s, authorities said. Scroll down to view additional surveillance photos of the suspect and a map …

by Valerie Musson

08/31/2022

Police & Fire

Busted: Frenchtown Man, 30, Charged After Stealing Seven LGBTQ+ Pride Flags, Prosecutor Says A 30-year-old Frenchtown man was identified and charged after stealing seven LGBTQ+ pride flags, authorities said. Officers responding to a report of several pride flags found in the Delaware River on Sunday, Aug. 28 led to the discovery of surveillance footage depicting Justin T. Settembrino committing the theft the previous night, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said. Settembrino stole seven flags from the Bridge Street area, according to a post on the borough's Facebook page. IMPORTANT UPDATE -- Pride Flag Theft On Sunday night, August 28, in response to thefts that oc…

by Valerie Musson

08/30/2022

Prev Page 169 of 725 167 168 169 170 171 Next

1,681 - 1,690 of 7,242 articles