DA to meet with police, coroner about man shot by police after chase

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The Northampton County district attorney plans to release more information about a police pursuit that led to a man's death.


Monday, John Morganelli will meet with the state police and the coroner to discuss the death of Richard Scheuermann.


Authorities say he was involved in a police chase back in October after driving on the wrong side of the road in Palmer Township and failing to stop for the police.


The chase ended in Easton, where police say Scheuermann crashed his truck into a utility pole and rammed a police cruiser twice before officers opened fire.


At this point it is still not clear how he died.


Morganelli has said Scheuermann was shot, but also suffered a self-inflicted knife wound to the neck.


Scheuermann's family is demanding answers into how he died.


Following tomorrow's meeting, Morganelli says he will decide if there is a need for additional investigation or if a determination can be made into whether police were justified in opening fire.


More details on this case could be released as early as Monday.






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Bridgeport rallies, tops Phantoms in shootout

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The Bridgeport Sound Tigers scored a late equalizer in the third period and went on to beat the Lehigh Valley Phantoms in a shootout, 3-2, at the PPL Center Saturday.


Brett Hextall and Darroll Powe registered the goals for Lehigh Valley, who suffered its second straight loss of the weekend.


The Phantoms travel to Bridgeport overnight for a matinee showdown with the Sound Tigers on Sunday at 3:00.






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Bridgeport rallies past Phantoms in shootout win

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comfortably, 97-84...>>> Following a loss up in Wilkes-Barre last night, the Phantoms returned to home ice this evening. Awaiting them at the ppl Center...Bridgeport. First of 4 meetings between the Phantoms...and Sound Tigers... Flyer great and Phantoms 1st Head Coach Bill Barber on hand to drop the first puck -a little over six minutes into the second, Brett Hextall takes it in and beats Kevin Poulin for the 1-0 lead... -Bridgeport answers 30 seconds later, off the faceoff, they get it to Aaron Ness, he fires past Rob Zepp for the equalizer, 1-1 -a little over a minute later, Phantoms scrapping for it in front, Andrew Gordon skates behind the net and feeds Darroll Powe in front for the 2-1 advantage... Bridgeport tied it late in the 3rd and win the






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Leopards light up scoreboard in win over Wagner

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The Lafayette men's basketball team recorded a 97-84 win over Wagner Saturday at the Kirby Sports Center. The Leopards upped their record to 5-2 with the win.


Dan Trist poured in a season-high 26 points to lead Lafayette. Joey Ptasinski added 23 points on 7 three-pointers, career-highs in both categories.


Lafayette will host Sacred Heart on Monday.






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Lafayette runs away from Wagner

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runs away with it, 67-38...>>> And in college hoops, Lafayette men hosted Wagner...Leopards in search of their 5th win of the year...- 7 minutes in Lafayette down 2...but they get the rock moving...eventually finds Dan Trist for the open lay- up...tie game...2 of his game-high 26 points...- Then Joey Ptasinsky started to make it rain 3's...back-to-back treys towards the end of the first half...23 points and 7 3's for him, both career highs...Lafayette wins






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HS BASKETBALL: Liberty, Parkland win at Yasso-Rothrock Classic

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The Liberty and Parkland boys basketball teams tallied wins at the Yasso-Rothrock Christmas City Classic on Saturday night at Liberty High School.


The host Hurricanes held off Emmaus, 63-57, in the nightcap. Trenton Bishop tallied 13 points and 9 rebounds to lead the way for Liberty.


In the early game, Parkland cruised past Becahi, 74-46. Devante Cross paced the Trojans with 17 points. Parkland comes into the season as the early favorites within the EPC.


At Notre Dame Green Pond, the hosts had a tough go of it in the championship game of the Jeff Dailey Tournament.


Notre Dame fell to Mid Valley, 67-38, after topping Pius X on Friday night.






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HS BASKETBALL: Liberty, Parkland win tournament games

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on our website now.So with all local football teams done for the season, it's time to change gears to the hardwood. Opening weekend tournaments continued today...including the Yasso-Rothrock Classic at Liberty...The night-cap featured the host Hurricanes...taking on Emmaus...this was all Liberty from the start...- 2nd quarter, Jeremy Johnson with the nice dish to Andrew Hudak down low...he finishes on the block...Hurricanes up by double-digits...- Later in the quarter, Johnson with the rebound...coast-to-coast...off balance finish with the left- hand...Liberty up by 16 at that point...- Just before half, more Liberty...Ludwin Gonzalez buries the trey from the wing......Emmaus rallied within striking distance in the 2nd half, but Liberty prevails, 63-57, the final.>>> The early game pitted epc favorite Parkland against Beca...- Much like Liberty, the Trojans controlled this one from the get-go...Kyle Stout to Devante Cross...he gets the bucket...Parkland up by 4 early...- 2nd quarter, Golden Hawks trying to hang in...Nick Maff gives to Freddie Simmons..he drives to the rack and gets it to go...Beca still down 18 though...- Later, Parkland's Justin Jones dishes to Cross...this time he nails the triple...17 points for Devante Cross......Parkland rolls 74-46...>>> In the final of the Jeff Dailey tournament at Notre Dame Green Pond...the hosts, facing off with Mid Valley...- 2nd quarter, Mid Valley in control...Jason Kenny with deep ball...put Mid Valley up by 23 at that point...- 3rd quarter, Notre Dame fighting...Mitch Daniel dials one up from long range as well......Not enough though, Mid






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More arrests made in continuing drug crackdown in Phillipsburg

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Local officials have declared a war on drugs in Phillipsburg. Police have followed that up with a big heroin bust on Friday.


Now some residents say they feel more at ease.


"It's evident there is a problem here and anything they can do to fix that problem needs to happen, " said Steve Tallean of Phillipsburg.


After a three-week undercover investigation, Police say two people living on the 300 block of South Main Street were arrested Friday. More than 268 bags of heroin were seized along with marijuana and hypodermic needles.


"All of that is a step in the right direction," said Tracy Galleo.


This crackdown follows another big bust just a few months ago. Fourteen people were arrested for drug-related offenses in a two-week span in August.


Some residents tell us they have concerns about raising their kids in this area. While police are catching some of the criminals, locals fear there are many more out on the streets.


"If it gets worse, I will absolutely consider moving out of the area," said Tallean.


However, others say Phillisburg is home and a fine place to live and work.


"As long as you keep your head on straight and teach your kids right from wrong, this is a fine place to live and work," said Colten.






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Bethlehem high-rise sparks legal battle

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Back on Nov. 5, Bethlehem City Council voted 4-2 to approve a "certificate of appropriateness" for a proposed 37-unit apartment high-rise to be built on the southeast corner of Fourth and Vine streets in Bethlehem.


Supporters believe the nine-story building will bring a needed economic boost to that area of the city. But on Tuesday, the South Bethlehem Historical Society filed a lawsuit against the city to stop the construction.


"The city went through great lengths and great expense to create a Department of Interior, Nationally Historic Registered District," South Bethlehem Historical Society President, Stephen Barron said. "And when they did that there are certain rules that all of the other business owners have followed."


The suit contends that City Council failed to provide reasons for the action it took in writing, as it legally is required to do by state law. It also maintains City Council failed to consider the impact construction of the building will have on that South Bethlehem Historic District.


"I don't even think people would complain about five stories but I think," Barron said. "Anything higher than that would be difficult to match the street scape."


Ritter Pharmacy owner, Charles MacDonald, said new development can only help his nearby business.


"We have a neighborhood dotted with tall buildings," MacDonald said. "If it is going to be residences or people working in the building, we'll have more customers for us."


But Barron said not enough research has been done to determine how the structure will impact other structures as well as traffic flow. He contends the city should have a proper hearing on the building.






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Police investigate fatal pedestrian accident in Lehigh County

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Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident in Slatington, Lehigh County.


It happened about 8 p.m. Saturday on Route 873 near Airport Lane.


Officials have yet to release the victim's name


Route 873 was hutdown near Mountain Road.


Stay with 69 News and WFMZ.com for updates as they become available.






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Wilson WL, Wyomissing and Pennsbury fall in state semis

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crown.>>>>>> As for the PIAA...a trio of Big Ticket area teams looked to book their spots in next week's state finals. At the quad-A level, Wilson West Lawn and Pennsbury faced tough matchups in their semifinal showdowns today...Wilson, making the long trek out to Altoona for a date with Pine-Richland...a battle of 14-0 teams...- Inside 1:00 left 1st half, Pine Richland up 7-0...Wilson's Jake Templin hits Jake Gehman in the end zone for a 26 yard strike.Tied 7-7...that would be the score at half... - In the 3rd quarter, Templin connects with Shane Dantzler, who takes it 25 yards up the sideline for the td...14-7 Wilson. - To the 4th quarter, now 17-7 Bulldogs...Pine Richland's Benjamin DiNucci hits Michael Merhaut, who dives across the goal line for the 8 yard TD...now a 3-point game... - Under 2:30 to play, Pine Richland's DiNucci fakes the handoff and finds Antonio Battaglia for 30 yards...that put Pine Richland up 21-17... ...they wouldn't let that lead go...28-17 would be the final...Doug Dahms and the Bulldogs, fall in the semifinals...an outstanding season ends at 14-1.>>> Pine -Richland would face the winner of Pennsbury and St. Joe's Prep...this one down at Northeast High School in Philly...- 2nd Quarter...still scoreless...Prep's de'andre swift takes the handoff...SWIFT goes 22 yards for the touchdown...now 7-0 -2nd Quarter...13-0...Prep's james bell goes 26 yards for the touchdown...Hawks take a 27-0 Lead into the half.. - 3rd quarter, Hawks put it away...Prep's benny walls goes 73 yards for the Hawks Touchdown...Hawks up 34-0... ...and they roll 37-7...Pennsbury's fine season is over...it'll be St. Joe's and Pine-Richland for the quad-A state title.>>> And finally, Wyomissing...in the state semifinals...taking on Dunmore up in Slatington... -1st Quarter, opening drive, Wyomssing's Sam Weaver takes the handoff 11 yards to the house, 7-0 Spartans -Then on their next possession, Scott Kuczala rolls out and hits Peter Geyer for the 12 yard score, 14-0 Spartans -Dumore made it a 14-10 game in the 2nd, then late in the 3rd, Garrett Murray takes the handoff 40 yards to the zone, Bucks take their first lead of the game, 17-14 -Wyomissing answers midway through the 4th, Christian Martir takes the handoff 31 yards to paydirt, 21-17 Spartans -But Dunmore's not done, Colin Holmes takes the handoff 34 yards to the housethey miss the extra point, but the Bucks






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Phillipsburg caps off season with state title

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highlights and more are next. >>> As far as Phillipsburg is concerned, last week's thrilling win over rival Easton will be the crowning achievement of this season. a New Jersey state title would be a fine addition to this year's spoils. The Stateliners met unbeaten Colonia for the for the North 2 Group 4 title at Rutgers...P-Burg eyeing its 2nd straight Sectional crown... - In the first quarter, Phillipsburg would start the scoring first with a handoff to joe maso for the 39-yard touchdown rush. Stateliners up 7-0 - Later in the first quarter, Colonia would answer as tenny adewusi would pass out to the flat to bryce barneys for the 5-yard touchdown strike. They would miss the extra point and be down 7-6. - Jumping into the second quarter, anthony guarino would take the ball himself, make some people miss and goes down the sideline for the 75-yard touchdown. Phillipsburg would be up 21-6 at that point. - But wait a minute, in the fourth quarter, here comes Colonia as they hand it off to sam pero for the 25-yard rushing touchdown. That would tie the game at 21 and send it into overtime. - In overtime, Phillipsburg would score a touchdown and now Colonia on offense. One last chance for Colonia on fourth down as tenny adewusi would scramble around and find a receiver but he would be short of the first down... Phillipsburg puts a bow on this season with a 28-21 win...their 2nd straight state






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Stolen medical service dog found; arrest made

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A man was arrested Saturday after allegedly stealing a medical service dog from outside a CVS store on Northampton street in Wilson Borough the day before.


Raul Marin will be charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking and Receiving Stolen Property.


Police say Marin walked into the CVS store at around 5pm on Friday and then walked away with a brown medical service pitbull that was wearing a beige harness with a blue and white leash.


According to authorities, the dog belonged to 52-year-old Easton resident Helene Harris. Harris says she tied her dog to a sign in front of the CVS Pharmacy.

She quickly went inside and when she came out, he was gone.


On Friday, Police were able to identify the suspect through surveillance video .


On Saturday morning, the Manager at CVS Pharmacy called the Wilson Police to tell them that a person matching the description of the suspect from yesterday's dog theft was back in the store. By the time Police arrived at the store, the man had left.


Officers searched the area and were able to locate Marin on the 1500 block of Ferry St. When Police inquired, he denied any involvement in the theft of the dog and was released, according to police.


Police then went to his home address. There, a woman answered the door and the pitbull was right by her side. The dog was unharmed. Harris was able to identify that this was in fact her dog.


The dog has now been returned to its owner. Marin is now in custody.






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HS FOOTBALL: Wilson WL, Pennsbury and Wyomissing fall in state semis

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A trio of Big Ticket area teams looked to punch their tickets to the state finals on Saturday. But Wilson WL, Pennsbury and Wyomissing all saw their seasons come to an end instead.


In Altoona, Wilson could not hold onto a 10-point 4th quarter lead, falling to Pine-Richland, 28-17, in the PIAA-AAAA semifinals.


The District 3 champion Bulldogs finish the season at 14-1, capturing their 7th straight L-L Section I crown in the process.


In Philadelphia, St. Joseph's Prep got on Pennsbury early and never looked by in a 37-7 win over the District I champion Falcons.


St. Joe's will meet Pine-Richland for the PIAA-AAAA title in Hershey next weekend.


In Slatington, Wyomissing also allowed a late lead to slip away in a tight 23-21 loss to Dunmore.


The District 3 champion Spartans finished 13-2 on the season.






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HS FOOTBALL: Phillipsburg wins NJ state title

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The Phillipsburg football team captured the NJSIAA North 2 Group 4 title in overtime on Saturday afternoon at Rutgers. The Stateliners topped Colonia, 28-21, to finish the year with wins in the state final and over Easton.


The win is the second straight sectional title for P-Burg.


Anthony Guarino's 1-yard touchdown run in overtime gave the Stateliners the lead. The defense shut down Colonia on the ensuing possession.


Phillipsburg finishes the season at 11-1.






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Police: Man steals service dog from outside CVS

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Wilson Borough police are looking for a man they say stole a medical service dog from outside a CVS.


According to police, the pit bull was taken Friday just before 5 p.m. for outside the CVS in the 1500 block of Northampton Street.


The dog had been tied to a sign outside the store while its owner, 52 year-old Helen Harris of Easton, was shopping inside.


Surveillance footage shows a man walk up to the dog, and than walk away with it.


The dog is described as being brown with a white chest and paw. It was wearing a beige harness with a blue and white leash.


Anyone with information should call police at 610-759-2200.






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December Pets of the Month: Tasha, Talia and Wizard

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Harnessed to Hope Northern Breed Rescue brought several dogs up for adoption to the Sunrise set.


Northern Breed Rescue has been around for 10 years and more than 230 dogs have been rescued and adopted from their organization.


Northern breeds often include Siberian Huskies, Malamutes, Elkhounds, American Eskimo and Samoyeds.


Some of the dogs up for adoption are the two pups Talia and Tasha.


Also Wizard is one to two years old and has been in foster care since June. He's affectionate, loves people and other dogs. He is aggressive towards cats. Needs someone to commit time and effort into continued training.


If you would like to donate, volunteer your time or interested in adoption, please visit:


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