Category Archives: Lower Nazareth Twp

News, events and more for Lower Nazareth Twp, PA

Earthquake Felt in Nazareth

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Virginia this afternoon sending shock waves felt from North Carolina thru New York including the Lehigh Valley. The earthquake hit Virginia a little before 2PM with the shock wave reaching this area shortly after 2PM. Social Media explodes with reports of surprised residents throughout the area feeling that unfamiliar rumbling under their feet.

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Walmart Cashier Steals $4500 from Lower Nazareth Store

A cashier at the Walmrt Supercenter in Lower Nazareth Twp has been accused of stealing over $4,500. According to police Shelly Lee Baker, 51, of Easton, PA performed various false returns and transactions over the period of six months starting in January of this year at the Tire Center which was the department where she…

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Nazareth Man Allegedly Hits Ex-Girlfriend

Omar Saavedra, 23, has been charged after allegedly hitting his ex girlfriend while she held their child. While traveling on Nazareth Pike Saavedra asked his ex girlfriend Gilary Correa, for his rings back. She proceeded to take one off and throw it out the window. Saavedra searched but was unable to find that ring. That’s…

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Drug Bust At Burger King in Lower Nazareth Twp

Burger King Weed

The Northampton County Drug Task Force has released details of a bust that occurred in the Burger King parking lot in Lower Nazareth Twp.  The bust took place on the eventing of 6/20/2011 when an informant was sold a 1/4 ounce of marijuana by Benjamin Donello of Bushkill Twp. Donlleo, 19, proceeded to drive off…

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Berks Man Charged With Road Rage Incident in Lower Nazareth Twp

A Berks Country man is in some hot water after allegedly being involved in a road rage incident in Lower Nazareth Twp. Joseph E. Bringhurst, 50, was traveling on Rt 191 in near Newburg Rd when he claims another male driver cut him off. This is of course where the got interesting. According to the…

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Drought Warning In Effect

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has issued a drought warning that includes Northampton County. The warning calls for a voluntary 10%-15% reduction in water use while the drought conditions continue.

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Charges Finally Filed For March Beating in Upper Nazareth

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Over 6 months after the fact one of the men responsible for the March 1st beating of Devinder Singh have been charged by Upper Nazareth Police. According to the report Devinder Singh left Gurunak Sikh Society Temple in Lower Nazareth, and was followed by another vehicle on Daniels Rd which pulled in front of him…

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