Allentown Inmate With Criminal History Dies By Suicide At Lehigh County Jail: Coroner
An Allentown man with a lengthy criminal history of drug and fraud-related offenses has died by suicide while incarcerated at Lehigh County Jail, authorities announced on Friday, March 14.
Forest M. Touchberry, 31, was found unresponsive in the facility before being rushed to St. Luke’s Hospital, Sacred Heart Campus, where he was pronounced dead at 3:29 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office.
An autopsy confirmed the manner of death as suicide, the office said.
Originally from Allentown and most recently living in Philadelphia, Touchberry had been e…
Tree Falls, Kills Woman Walking On PA Trail: Coroner
A woman was fatally struck by a falling tree while walking on the Saucon Rail Trail in Lower Saucon Township, authorities announced on Thursday, March 6.
Police were called to the trail between Old Mill Road and Meadows Road around 12:17 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5, for reports of a tree falling onto a pedestrian, the Lower Saucon Township Police Department said in a release.
Emergency responders, including police, fire crews, and EMS personnel, treated the victim, identified as 61-year-old Robbin Mary Danko of Springfield Township, before transporting her to St. Luke’s University Hospital…
Missing 14-Year-Old Last Seen In Whitehall May Be Sex Trafficking Victim, Family Fears
The family of a 14-year-old Pennsylvania girl missing for over a month is pleading for answers, fearing the teen may be the victim of sex trafficking.
Northampton County resident Enci “Aubrey” Wu, of Palmer, was last seen in Lehigh County, at a Wawa convenience store in South Whitehall, on Friday, Jan. 10, her father John Gehrmann said on a GoFundMe campaign.
“We are asking for the support of family, friends, community and survivors to help us rescue Enci Wu,” Gehrmann said. “She has unique circumstances placing her in extreme danger and we are asking for your help. There is a high likeliho…
First-Ever $1,000 A Day For Life Cash4Life Prize Won In Northampton County: PA Lottery
A Cash4Life ticket sold in Northampton County has secured Pennsylvania’s first-ever $1,000-a-day-for-life prize, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced Monday, Jan. 6.
The winning ticket from the Friday, Jan. 3 drawing matched all five white balls, 12-25-28-47-55, and the green Cash Ball 1. The prize is an annuity valued at \$365,000 a year for life or a lump-sum cash option of \$7 million, less applicable tax withholdings.
The lucky ticket was sold at GIANT Food Stores, 837 Male Road, Wind Gap. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the winning ticket, lottery officials said.
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