State Police Beat
Door knob
damaged at home
State Police Troop M Fogelsville say Joshua Michael Edelman, of the 9600 block of Ponderoasa Court, Lynn Township, reported the knob on the rear door of his home was damaged sometime between 8:30 p.m July 8 and 10 a.m. the next morning.
Wallet found
in Heidelberg Twp
State Police Troop M Fogelsville say a wallet was found 1 p.m. July 8 at Bake Oven Knob, Heidelberg Township.
The wallet was taken to the state police Fogelsville Barracks.
Anyone who lost a wallet and can describe the wallet and contents may pick it up at the barracks.
Driver involved in
Lowhill Twp crash
State Police Troop M Fogelsville say Steven McGee, of the 6400 block of Warden Road, New Tripoli, was involved in a crash 11:32 p.m. June 27 on Route 100 at Kistler Valley Road, Lowhill Township.
Police say McGee was allegedly driving under the influence.
Charges will be filed, police say.
Bank account
illegally opened
State Police Troop M Fogelsville say a 63-year-old woman from the 5800 block of Ruheton Hill Road, Lowhill Township, reported a fraudulent bank account was opened at Ally Bank using her name, address and Social Security number.
Police say the bank subsequently identified the bank account as fraudulent and closed the account. The woman sustained no monetary loss.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact state police at 610-395-1438.
Big rig hits
'No Truck' sign
State Police Troop M Fogelsville say George L. Kester, 61, of Allentown, was driving a 2005 International Harvester Eagle tractor when it rolled onto its right side 3:39 p.m. June 30 at 9775 Commerce Circle, Weisenberg Township.
According to police, Kester was eastbound on Commerce Circle, negotiating a left curve when the tractor rolled onto its right side and struck a "No Truck" sign.
The tractor came to rest on the front lawn at 9775 Commerce Circle.
Kester was transported by Cetronia Ambulance Corps to Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township.
The tractor was removed by Hauser's Towing.
Kester will be cited for driving at an unsafe speed.