Freemansburg News

Defense attorneys are questioning an eastern Pennsylvania judge's decision to convict a woman on a lesser charge after she had been acquitted by a jury in a drunken driving case.

Hellertown borough manager Cathy Kichline and police chief Robert Shupp briefly appeared before the Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority in Easton Jan.

EASTON, Pa. - A Pennsylvania woman acquitted by a jury in a drunk-driving case was convicted minutes later on a lesser charge by the judge overseeing the case after saying he accepted testimony apparently rejected by the jury.

A Brooklyn mother and daughter have filed a lawsuit against Dorney Park , claiming the minor was assaulted by three employees of the Allentown amusement park.

The attorney for George Hitcho Jr. , who is accused of fatally shooting a Freemansburg police officer last August, wants a judge to prevent weapons and other evidence seized from his home used at trial.

The defense says when police arrived at the scene of the Freemansburg shooting they illegally entered Hitcho's home but the District attorney says officers were simply following procedure.

About $1,000 worth of copper wire was reported stolen about 11:30 a.m. Monday from a basement in the 200 block of Main Street.

The Bethlehem Police Department Runner's Club announced today the inaugural Robert Lasso Memorial 5K run/walk is planned for Saturday, April 21.

A suppression hearing is set for today in Northampton County Court in the case of George Hitcho Jr.

The year 2011 will most likely be remembered as an eventful one for the Hellertown Police Department.