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Lehigh Valley Thief Stole Over $70K From Victim's Bank Account: Police Lehigh Valley Thief Stole Over $70K From Victim's Bank Account: Police
Lehigh Valley Thief Stole Over $70K From Victim's Bank Account: Police A suspected fraudster is accused of siphoning nearly $75,000 from a Lehigh Valley resident's bank account, according to authorities.  Aaron J. Pflum is charged with forgery, theft by deception, and related counts, said Forks Township police.  Investigators believe 30-year-old Pflum walked into the Fidelity Bank at 1250 Braden Boulevard in September and used a phony ID to transfer $65,000 out of a victim's account. He then made a $9,200 cash withdrawal, authorities said.  Bank staff later learned from another Fidelity Bank in Bethlehem that Pflum had used the same ID to …
'This Must Stop': Hate Crime Under Investigation At Lehigh University 'This Must Stop': Hate Crime Under Investigation At Lehigh University
'This Must Stop': Hate Crime Under Investigation At Lehigh University Lehigh University Police are investigating a hate crime against a black student on campus, officials told students and staff in a message.  Sometime over the weekend, a black student was walking with friends when "a group of four white individuals" in a car "yelled racist comments" at the student as they drove by, said University Police Chief Jason D. Schiffer.  The student briefly chased after the car before "he disengaged" and reunited with his friend group, the chief wrote.  Then, police say, the four suspects got out of their car and followed the group before assaul…
Albanian Chef, GF Open Bethlehem Steakhouse In Love Story For The Ages Albanian Chef, GF Open Bethlehem Steakhouse In Love Story For The Ages
Albanian Chef, GF Open Bethlehem Steakhouse In Love Story For The Ages Life has brought nothing but good things to Genc Gashi since meeting Samantha Gangewere, he says. The 26-year-old Albanian native moved to the US in 2017, and would go on to work as a chef at Three Oak Steakhouse in Easton. It was there that he met 31-year-old Gangewere, a loyal patron. Genc GashiCourtesy of Genc Gashi The two became a couple in 2021, and discovered they shared the same dream of opening a restaurant. Gashi says Gangewere's support was just what he needed to make his American Dream come true. Gashi quit his job at Three Oak last August, and that very day, the couple beg…
Lehigh Valley Native Stephan Moussa Dies, 31 Lehigh Valley Native Stephan Moussa Dies, 31
Lehigh Valley Native Stephan Moussa Dies, 31 Lehigh Valley native Stephan Michael Moussa died at his home in Forks Township on Saturday, Nov. 26. He was 31. Born in Bethlehem, Stephan graduated from Easton High School in 2010, his obituary says. Stephan then joined the family business at Rocco’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant in Phillipsburg. He spent his free time collecting and trading coins and cards and was interested in the stock market, his memorial says. He also loved the Phillies and Eagles. Above all, Stephan loved spending time with his family and is remembered as a caring son, brother, grandson, nephew, and cousin. Steph…
Phillipsburg Native, Devoted Dad Dies, 45 Phillipsburg Native, Devoted Dad Dies, 45
Phillipsburg Native, Devoted Dad Dies, 45 Phillipsburg native and devoted father Charles M. Gugie died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Warren Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 30. He was 45. Born in Bethlehem, Charles attended Liberty High School, his obituary says. Charles worked in the maintenance department at Crothall Healthcare in Bethlehem, according to his memorial. He loved spending time in nature and watching Michigan football on television. Above all, Charles embraced his role as a dedicated father to his young daughter, Haily. In addition to his daughter, Charles leaves behind his loving wife, Jessica (Easterday) Gugie; a sister, Kerri…
Man Charged With Felonies For Showing Stolen Handgun In Public, Fleeing: Bethlehem Police Man Charged With Felonies For Showing Stolen Handgun In Public, Fleeing: Bethlehem Police
Man Charged With Felonies For Showing Stolen Handgun In Public, Fleeing: Bethlehem Police A Lehigh Valley man was arrested after showing off a stolen handgun to a group of people and running from police, authorities said. Quamyr J. Gray, 19, was charged with felony counts of receiving stolen property and firearms not to be carried without a license, as well as resisting arrest and possession of marijuana, Bethlehem Police said in a release on Monday, July 4. Gray, of Bangor, showed a handgun to a group of people on the 200 block of E. North St. around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, July 2, police said. Gray then ran from responding officers but was found a short time later on the 700 b…
Serious Crash Causes Major Delays In Bethlehem: Police Serious Crash Causes Major Delays In Bethlehem: Police
Serious Crash Causes Major Delays In Bethlehem: Police Bethlehem Police are investigating a serious crash that shut down several local streets. The crash occurred on E. 4th Street at Emery Street during the afternoon on Thursday, June 9, police said. Westbound traffic was being detoured at Shimersville Rd. during the investigation, which is expected to last for several hours, the department said. Meanwhile, eastbound traffic on E. 4th Street was experiencing periodic stops during the detour as well. “Expect major delays and avoid the area if possible,” police said.
Support Surges For Family Of High School Senior Killed In Lehigh Valley Crash Support Surges For Family Of High School Senior Killed In Lehigh Valley Crash
Support Surges For Family Of High School Senior Killed In Lehigh Valley Crash Support is on the rise for a family left heartbroken after the unexpected death of a local high school senior from a car crash in the Lehigh Valley. Isaac Shane Cooper was behind the wheel of a 2002 Audi A6 heading northbound on Five Points Richmond Road in Upper Mount Bethel Township when the vehicle veered off the right side of the roadway, struck a utility pole, and flipped multiple times shortly before 5:25 a.m. on Sunday, May 8, DailyVoice.com reported. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Born in Bethlehem, Isaac was a senior at Bangor Area High School and a member…
Bethlehem Mom Lauren Sestito Dies, 35 Bethlehem Mom Lauren Sestito Dies, 35
Bethlehem Mom Lauren Sestito Dies, 35 Bethlehem mom Lauren Sestito died on Tuesday, March 29. She was 35. Sestito graduated from Notre Dame High School in 2005, and earned a bachelor's degree from Penn State - Lehigh Valley campus in 2009, her obituary says. She was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church and previously worked as a tax accountant and sales coordinator, her memorial says. Her obituary remembered her as a "devoted mother." Sestito is survived by her husband, Jeremy Sestito; a daughter, Helena Cheffie; a son, Angelo Jude; her mother, Josephine; her father, William; brother, William, Jr.; sis…
State Police: Driver Airlifted, Passenger Hospitalized In Warren County Crash State Police: Driver Airlifted, Passenger Hospitalized In Warren County Crash
State Police: Driver Airlifted, Passenger Hospitalized In Warren County Crash A 79-year-old driver was airlifted and his passenger hospitalized following a single-car crash in Warren County Sunday evening, state police said. Irwin Symons was behind the wheel of a Kia Sedona when the vehicle veered off the roadway and went down an embankment before it overturned near 417 Hazen Oxford Road in White Township just after 6:05 p.m., NJSP spokesperson Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. Symons, of White Township, was airlifted to St. Luke’s in Bethlehem while his passenger, 80-year-old Helga Symons, also of White Township, was transported via ambulance, Goez said. The cr…
Police: Bethlehem Pair Nabbed For Selling Prescription Narcotics In Warren County Police: Bethlehem Pair Nabbed For Selling Prescription Narcotics In Warren County
Police: Bethlehem Pair Nabbed For Selling Prescription Narcotics In Warren County A man and woman from Bethlehem were charged with selling prescription narcotics in Warren County, authorities said. James Jones, 61, and Jennifer Jones, 50, were taken into custody Jan. 13 on accusations that they sold prescription narcotics in Washington Township and Washington Borough, township police said. The two were charged with distribution of CDS and conspiracy, police said. They were processed and released in accordance with bail reform. State Police and Hackettstown Police also assisted with the investigation.
Randolph Man, 19, Charged With Grandfather's Murder Randolph Man, 19, Charged With Grandfather's Murder
Randolph Man, 19, Charged With Grandfather's Murder A 19-year-old Randolph man was in connection with the death of his grandfather, authorities announced. Roger R. Love, 86, died of injuries sustained in a Bethlehem assault involving his grandson, Justin A. Love, while being taken to Hunterdon Medical Center Monday, Acting Prosecutor Michael Williams said in a joint statement with state police. After a brief struggle with police, the younger Love was arrested and charged with resisting arrest, aggravated assault on his grandfather and a law enforcement officer.  Following his grandfather's death, Love was charged with mu…