Crime & Safety

Teen Pepper Sprays Mom, Brother, Police Say

Upper Macungie Police said a 17-year-old teenager pepper-sprayed his mother and brother and attempted to stab them before leaving the scene.

Charges are pending against a 17-year-old boy who allegedly pepper-sprayed his mother and brother and then tried to stab them, according to Upper Macungie Police.

Police said they responded to a domestic disturbance call at 1 p.m. Monday at Windmill Lane in Breinigsville.

Police said the teen left the scene after pepper-spraying his mother and brother, attempting to stab them and pushing his mother.

He was caught a short distance away, police said. 









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