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Mobile Command Unit, Stabber's Guilty Verdict Top Week's News

Upper Macungie Police Chief Edgardo Colon asking for more officers and a theft at the Best Western Hotel on Tilghman Street also made headlines this week.

Upper Macungie Commits $200K to Mobile Command Unit

Upper Macungie Supervisors voted Thursday night to join South Whitehall Township officials to fund the purchase of a shared incident command vehicle.

Jury: Trexlertown Stabbing Suspect Guilty

Online court records say that Demar Campbell, 28, of Allentown was found guilty of multiple charges in connection with a Feb. 8 stabbing in Trexlertown.

Police Chief Asks Supervisors for 2 More Officers

Upper Macungie Police Chief Edgardo Colon tells township supervisors he'd like to hire two new police officers next year and that the $3.6 million police budget is significantly less than asked for originally.

Community Police Academy Will Give Adults Behind-the-Scenes Peek

The Upper Macungie Community Police Academy, starting Oct. 1, will give 30 participants a behind-the-scenes look at police work through the eyes of officers.

Police Investigating Best Western Wallet Theft

Upper Macungie Police say they are investigating a recent wallet theft at the Best Western Hotel on Tilghman Street.

Dead, Mangled Snakes Left on Property, Police Say

Upper Macungie Police say Jason Beasley, 32, of Allentown was cited for disorderly conduct for allegedly placing dead, mangled snakes on a Daniel Street property.

Upper Macungie Police Install Crime Line

The Upper Macungie Crime Line will allow residents to leave anonymous tips concerning crimes or other suspicious activities.



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