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Image for Smith, Donald Robert  - (2 COUNTS) ARREST ON A BENCH WARRANT
Arrest
Apr 14, 2026
On Tuesday, 4/14/2026, at approximately 0303 hours, Officers observed Donald Smith, who had several active arrest warrants, walking towards the Turkey Hill on N 11th St.  Officers waited for Smith to get to Turkey Hill to make contact and once contact was made Smith was t...
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Apr 14, 2026
A burn ban is currently in effect for Bangor Borough. This ban is a precautionary measure to ensure public safety and prevent potential wildfires. During this time, all outdoor burning, including campfires, bonfires, and open fires, is strictly prohibited. We urge everyon...
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Apr 14, 2026
The Tatamy Borough Police Department would like to inform the public that Keller Williams Real Estate has obtained a Peddlers Permit, valid from April 14th, 2026, to April, 21st 2026, in between the hours of 10:00AM until 6:00PM. This permit allows Keller William Rea...
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Apr 13, 2026
  As a parent, it's essential to be aware of the potential dangers your teenager may face on social media and messaging apps. What may start as a harmless conversation can quickly escalate into manipulation, exploitation, and financial extortion. Offenders often pose as s...
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Image for Nicholas, James Richard  - (WARRANT) PROBATION VIOLATION FOR DUI RELATED OFFENSES
Arrest
Apr 13, 2026
On April 12, 2026, at approximately 8:47 pm, a Forks Township police officer was in the area of 1011 George Street and had prior knowledge of a male with a warrant in the same apartment complex. The male, James Nicholas, had been wanted by Monroe County Sheriff's Department fo...
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Image for Messa, Matthew Tanner  - (1 COUNT) ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILDREN (M1) and 2 additional charges
Warrant
Apr 13, 2026
On March 9, 2026, at approximately 7:45 pm, Forks Township Police Department received a report of possible child abuse. The complainant reported that their child's father, identified as Matthew Messa, had forcefully pulled the child's arm and stated he was "going to rip it out...
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Created Apr 10, 2026 / Updated Apr 12, 2026
Lower Saucon Township Police Department proudly recognizes the dedication and hard work of our Northampton County Dispatchers, along with dispatchers everywhere, during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, celebrated April 12–18, 2026. Our dispatchers are truly the u...
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Image for Nagy, Joseph   - 18 2718 (A)(1) STRANGULATION (F2) and 3 additional charges
Warrant
Apr 9, 2026
An arrest warrant has been issued for Joseph Nagy.  Anyone with information to the whereabouts of Joseph Nagy is asked to contact the Slate Belt Regional Police Department at 610-759-8517, ext. 6132 or to submit a tip. 
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Image for SCHADE, ANDREW C  - 1 COUNT SIMPLE ASSAULT 2701 A1 and 2 additional charges
Arrest
Apr 9, 2026
Incident Summary On Thursday, April 8, 2026, at approximately 1818hrs, Tatamy Borough Police responded to a 911 incident on North 7th Street. Upon arrival, officers confirmed a physical altercation involving two males, resulting in visible injuries to the victim's face. The vi...
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Image for Gollab, Carson Dalkei Jr. - 35 780-113(A)(16) - POSSESSION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (M) and 1 additional charge
Arrest
Apr 8, 2026
On February 17, 2026 at approximately 1656 hours an officer on patrol conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle being driven by a female with a suspended driver's license. During the stop the officer smelled the odor of burnt marijuana and observed drug paraphernalia ...
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Smith, Travis James Ryan

Smith, Travis James Ryan - ( (1) count of Simple Assault (M2);18 PaCC 2701a1 and 1 additional charge

Hayes, Ronald Fred

Hayes, Ronald Fred - 75 3802d1i Driving Under influence of a Schedule I Controlled Substance (M) and 4 additional charges

James, Hassan

(18) 4101 (a)(3) Forgery (F2) (1 count) and 8 additional charges

Messa, Matthew Tanner

Messa, Matthew Tanner - (1 COUNT) ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILDREN (M1) and 2 additional charges

Gonzalez-Negron, Angel

Failure To Appear

Soda, Fredderic G

Soda, Fredderic G - (18) 6318 (a)(1) Unlawful Contact with Minor - Sexual Offenses (F1) and 4 additional charges

Alston, William Joshua

Alston, William Joshua - (1) count 6111(g)(4)(ii) Sale or Transfer of Firearms (F3) and 1 additional charge

Law, Joseph Franklin

Law, Joseph Franklin - (1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (M1) and 1 additional charge

Pruett, Steven M

Pruett, Steven M - 18 3926 (A)(1) THEFT OF SERVICES (M1)

Luke, Jeremy Steven

Luke, Jeremy Steven - 75 3733 (A) FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE POLICE OFFICER (FELONY 3) and 2 additional charges

Thompson, Shamar A.

Thompson, Shamar A. - (18) 3921(A) THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (F3) (1 COUNT)

Mintz, Nichole L.

Mintz, Nichole L. - (18) 3928 (A) Unauthorized Use Motor/Other Vehicle

Ramirez Garcia, Berlin Eudiel

Ramirez Garcia, Berlin Eudiel - 75 3733(A) - FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE OFFICER (F3) and 6 additional charges

Schatz, Joshua Michael

Schatz, Joshua Michael - 1 COUNT TERRORISTIC THREATS (M1) and 3 additional charges

Brown, Carl Anthony

Brown, Carl Anthony - (18)3502 BURGLARY and 5 additional charges

Coote, Donald Neil

Coote, Donald Neil - (1 count) Altered and 3 additional charges