UPDATE: Lockdown at William Allen High School caused by “swatting” false threat, police say

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — A lockdown at William Allen High School on Wednesday, Oct. 28, was triggered by a false threat, according to Allentown police. Police said the school resource officer assigned to Allen was told by school staff that someone had called the school claiming to be inside the building with a gun. Officers responded and conducted an immediate, comprehensive…

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Northampton County man held without bail in Bucks sex assault cases involving former employees, 12-year-old

A Northampton County man accused of sexually assaulting at least three victims, including a 12-year-old and two women he supervised at work, will remain jailed without bail, Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan announced Wednesday. Edward A. Eisenhard, 37, was first arrested Oct. 1 after Hilltown Township police investigated a reported sexual assault at the Five Below store in Souderton,…

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William Allen High School on lockdown as Allentown police investigate “safety incident”

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — William Allen High School was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning, Oct. 28, after what the Allentown School District described as a "safety incident." District spokesperson Melissa Reese confirmed the lockdown and said Allentown police are investigating. Officials have not said what prompted it, whether anyone was hurt, or how long the lockdown is expected to last. Wednesday's…

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Bucks County Man Faces New Charges, Including Assault of 12-Year-Old; DA Seeks More Victims

BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. – A former Five Below store manager already jailed on sexual assault charges now faces additional counts after prosecutors say he attacked a coworker at a Halloween attraction and repeatedly abused a 12-year-old child. Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan announced the new charges against Edward A. Eisenhard on Tuesday, describing him as a serial predator who…

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Parked Car Blocks Fire Engine From Responding to Injury Crash in Melrose, Mass.

MELROSE, Mass. — A fire engine was unable to leave its station Monday afternoon after a vehicle was left parked directly in front of the apparatus bay doors, Melrose firefighters said. According to the Melrose Firefighters, crews were dispatched at 12:24 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, to a motor vehicle accident with reported injuries on Vinton Street. Engine 2, however, could…

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Three Tractor-Trailers Among Four Vehicles Involved in I-78 Crash in Lower Saucon Township; One Injured

LOWER SAUCON TOWNSHIP, Pa. — One person was injured following a four-vehicle crash involving three tractor-trailers and a transit van on Interstate 78 in Northampton County Monday night. The crash occurred around 9 p.m. on Monday, October 26, along Interstate 78 near mile marker 64.4 in Lower Saucon Township. According to a news release from Pennsylvania State Police, a tractor-trailer…

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78 Westbound Reopens After Overnight Crash Involving Cranberry Juice Truck in Lower Saucon

LOWER SAUCON TWP., Pa. — Interstate 78 westbound has reopened in Lower Saucon Township following an overnight multi-vehicle crash involving three tractor-trailers that shut down the highway for hours. According to officials, the crash began when an eastbound tractor-trailer hauling cranberry juice lost control and crossed into the westbound lanes, where it overturned. That caused a second tractor-trailer to strike…

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