Ronald Mumbauer knew he would be sent to state prison for at least eight years.

Ronald Mumbauer knew he was headed for state prison after his sentencing hearing Friday.

But the self-admitted burglar will remain free because he failed to show up for court.

Mumbauer was an accomplice to William Andrews, who lost a hand during a botched burglary July 2, 2017, at 1337 Canal St. in Northampton.

He pleaded guilty in June to aggravated assault and burglary. Northampton County Assistant District Attorney John Obrecht said he would ask Judge Leonard Zito for a minimum of eight years in prison as part of the deal.

Defense attorney David Melman told the judge he got a call shortly before the sentencing hearing from Mumbauer claiming he was in a local emergency room.

"But I have no documentation to that effect," Melman said.

Members of Mumbauer's family were in court expecting to see him sentenced. The judge issued a bench warrant for the 44-year-old Allentown man.

Andrews, 55, of Lehigh Township, turned down a similar deal to plead guilty and get a minimum of seven and a half years in prison. He argued at trial that he was at the crime scene but wasn't aware a burglary was going to take place.

He was convicted of burglary, aggravated assault, criminal trespass, recklessly endangering another person and simple assault and sentenced to 13 to 30 years in state prison.

Severed-hand burglary accomplice takes plea deal

It's unclear what will happen to the third alleged accomplice, 28-year-old Christopher Delange of Allentown.

Obrecht said the three burglars wore masks as they entered the lower level of the home. He said victim Troy Imbody was shot twice with a BB gun. He cut off Andrews' hand with a machete but was slashed with it after the burglars forced it from him.

Imbody posted signs on his front door after the incident with drawings of hands.

"Come wit two, leave wit one," one sign said.

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The accuser is 13 but told the man she was 20, Bethlehem police say.

A Northampton County man is in county prison, accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old Bethlehem girl.

Trevor Gehret, 33, of the 200 block of Creek Road in Bath, was charged Friday with statutory sexual assault, aggravated indecent assault, indecent assault and corruption of minors.

He was sent to Northampton County Prison in lieu of 10 percent of $50,000 bail.

City police said the accuser met Gehret on the Whisper app in January, and the two began texting each other over two weeks.

Gehret told the girl he was 33, and she told him she was 20 years old, according to police. On Jan. 20, Gehret picked up the girl in Bethlehem, drove her to his home in Bath, where the two had intercourse multiple times, police said.

The next day, Gehret drove the girl home.

The girl reported the incident to police in February, and Gehret was interviewed by officers in April. Charges were filed in the case on July 10, court records show.

Gehret confirmed the day the girl reported the incident occurred and admitted to the sexual contact with the girl, police said.

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The 23-year-old is wanted for failing to appear on a parole violation for robbery.

Damitry Laws (Courtesy photo) 

Damitry Xavier Laws, 23, is wanted for failing to appear on a parole violation for robbery, according to the Northampton County Sheriff's Department.

Laws, last known to frequent the Easton, Wilson and Phillipsburg areas, is described as 6 feet 2 inches tall and 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.

The sheriff's department asks anyone with information about Laws to call Sgt. Michael Orchulli at 610-829-6520.

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Authorities seek Damitry Laws and Michael Swann.

Northampton County authorities seek Damitry Laws -- fugitive of the week

Warren County authorities seek Michael Swann -- fugitive of the week

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It was a smashing-good time during Friday night's Plainfield Farmers' Fair demolition derby. Watch video

Demolition derby lovers were greeted Friday night wth roaring engines, tires spitting dirt and pulverized metal. When put together, it's the concoction for a demolition derby. 

Hundreds of people attended the Old School Promotions: Demolition Derby during the 2017 Plainfield Farmers' Fair, held at the fairgrounds off Route 191 in Plainfield Township, Northampton County. 

The rules for the demolition derby are simple: Drive a car and crash it into another. If a driver doesn't hit a running car within a certain time limit, that driver gets disqualified. The driver of the last car still moving wins.  

Photos from 2016 Demolition Derby

The winner of each heat earns $125. The winner of the whole thing gets $750, while one lucky runner-up will get $200. 

Check out Friday night's smash-'em-up gallery above. 

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"A broken line of showers and thunderstorms" was moving in, the National Weather Service said.

UPDATE: Flash flood warning, thousands lose power in Lehigh Valley

A strong thunderstorm was bearing down late Monday afternoon on central Lehigh County, the National Weather Service said.

Winds of up to 60 mph and hail were possible with the storm expected to hit the Allentown, Schnecksville, Macungie and New Tripoli areas, as well as northeastern Berks County.

Those areas were under a severe thunderstorm warning from the weather service until 7:30 p.m. Northampton and Warren counties were not under any kind of advisory as of 5:45 p.m.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Allentown PA, Lansdale PA, Emmaus PA until 7:30 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/eXu1dh9GFq

-- NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) July 24, 2017

"This storm also has a history of producing damage in Schuylkill County," the warning said. "Minor damage to vehicles is possible. Expect considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings. ...

"Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the basement or small central room in a sturdy structure."

This screenshot of accuweather.com radar shows strong thunderstorms as of 6 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017, moving into the Lehigh Valley region. (Courtesy image | For lehighvalleylive.com) 

A National Weather Service short-term forecast for an area that does encompass Lehigh, Northampton and Warren counties stated: "Through 7:30 p.m., a broken line of showers and thunderstorms will move across far northwestern New Jersey as well as the Lehigh Valley and Berks County in Pennsylvania.

"The strongest activity will produce gusty winds over 40 mph, downpours and small hail. Rainfall rates may exceed a half an inch per hour which could ponding of water in poor drainage and low lying areas. Travelers should watch for slick roads and reduced visibility."

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Areas northwest of the Lehigh Valley were under a tornado warning earlier on Monday afternoon, until 4:15 p.m.

Tornado Warning including Bloomsburg PA, Danville PA, Riverside PA until 4:15 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/Jgf2Y0j0tB

-- NWS State College (@NWSStateCollege) July 24, 2017

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Parts of the area were also under a severe thunderstorm warning.

Thousands of Lehigh Valley properties lost power Monday evening as a band of powerful thunderstorms moved through the area.

All of Lehigh County and southwestern Northampton County were under a flash flood warning until 10:45 p.m., the National Weather Service said.

Additionally, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued until 7:30 p.m. for an area including southeastern Lehigh County.

PPL Electric Utilities reported 2,613 outages in Lehigh County as of about 6:45 p.m. with the greatest concentration in South Whitehall Township, where 1,632 customers were affected. Northampton County had 45 outages, PPL said, all in Lehigh Township.

Met-Ed reported 1,314 outages in Lehigh County as of about 6:45 p.m., in Lynn and Weisenberg townships. The utility company was estimating service would be restored by 9:30 p.m.

PPL did not immediately provide a service-restoration estimate on its website.

Bobby Martrich at the Eastern PA Weather Authority in Allentown posted a report of a funnel cloud seen briefly about 6:35 p.m. near Emmaus and southwestern Allentown.

@NWS_MountHolly rotating wall cloud in SW Lehigh County near Emmaus/SW Allentown 6:35pm, funnel spotted then dissipated. Cell moving SE.

-- Bobby Martrich EPAWA (@epawawx) July 24, 2017

No tornado warning, but prepare for it just in case. Multiple funnel reports with this cell in southern Lehigh. Multi-directional rotation. pic.twitter.com/H95GirdeNi

-- Bobby Martrich EPAWA (@epawawx) July 24, 2017

Reports of damage included a tree down on wires at the Lynnville Hotel in Lynn Township, Lehigh County, according to emergency radio broadcasts. Outside the South Mall on Lehigh Street in Salisbury Township, a motorist stranded in rising waters called for help, another broadcast indicated.

The tarp is on the field at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown the evening of Monday, July 24, 2017. (Steve Novak | For lehighvalleylive.com) 

According to the flash flood warning: "At 6:43 p.m. EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen. Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly in the areas of heaviest rain.

"Some locations that could experience flooding include Allentown, Emmaus, Northampton, Kutztown, Slatington, Walnutport, Topton, Neffs, Wanamakers, Coffeetown, New Tripoli, Jordan Valley, Ancient Oaks, Emerald, Schnecksville, Claussville, Catasauqua, Coplay, Macungie and North Catasauqua."

Flash Flood Warning including Allentown PA, Emmaus PA, Catasauqua PA until 10:45 PM EDT pic.twitter.com/M9WcH2aLuG

-- NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) July 24, 2017

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The 29-year-old's 2010 arrest continues to haunt him, authorities say.

A 29-year-old East Bangor man is back in jail after once again violating parole on a 2011 guilty plea in a case where he brought his 5-year-old son on a drug-dealing endeavor.

William Joseph Thomas, 29, of East Bangor. (Courtesy photo | For lehighvalleylive.com)

The Northampton County Sheriff's Department Field Operations Unit arrested William Joseph Thomas at 4:19 p.m. Monday in the borough, Sheriff David Dalrymple said.

Thomas was sentenced May 20, 2011, to five to 20 months in prison followed by five years of probation on charges of possession with intent to deliver drugs and endangering the welfare of children.

Numerous other charges were withdrawn in a case where Thomas brought the child in May 2010 to buy drugs in two houses and then, with the boy sleeping, reached over him to deliver drugs to an undercover officer, authorities said at the time.

Good Samaritan is theft victim

After parole reviews, he was resentenced in 2014 and 2015, eventually getting 12 to 24 months in jail followed by 36 months of probation, records show.

While he was out on parole in 2016, he was charged with stealing a bank bag from a man who gave him a ride and helped him start his truck, records show. The theft charge was changed and Thomas pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, serving from his arrest on Oct. 26 until Feb. 15, the date of his plea.

But on July 10, state parole requested a bench warrant for Thomas' arrest because he hadn't submitted to supervision since May 23, record show.

After several surveillance efforts, county deputies served that warrant on Monday and arrested Thomas, Dalrymple said.

"It was another outstanding investigation by our Field Operations Unit," Dalrymple said, also praising information provided by state parole agents who joined in the probe.

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The community is not at risk, authorities say.

UPDATE: Man who died at Lafayette was teaching in summer program

A man was found dead Wednesday morning in a dormitory at Lafayette College in Easton, authorities say.

The man was not a student, Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek said.

Based on an initial investigation, nothing appeared suspicious about the death and there is no threat to the community, Lysek said.

The man's cause and manner of death will be determined in an autopsy that had yet to be scheduled. Lysek did not immediately release the man's name, age and hometown.

Easton police Inspector Daniel Reagan said the College Hill probe involves city police, the college's department of public safety and the coroner's office.

"We take all death investigations seriously," he said. City police were brought in at the request of the college, Reagan said. The city's investigations truck was parked in a nearby lot with several other police vehicles.

People sitting in the Farinon College Center across the Quad from Kirby said they didn't know what was going on at the dorm. Workers to the front of the building said they didn't know anything was out of the ordinary until firetrucks arrived.

Campus tours appeared to continue and teenagers from an on-campus program occasionally walked past the yellow crime tape before joining larger groups on the Quad.

The college was expected to send a news release with more detail, Reagan said.

The investigation was continuing, he added before he walked with Lysek back into the red brick building.

Alyssa Mursch contributed to this report.

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"We are all tremendously saddened at the loss of this young life," the college's president says.

While the Northampton County coroner has yet to identify the young man who died Wednesday morning in a Lafayette College dormitory, the college's president on Wednesday night released more details.

The man was a teaching assistant in the Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, a "highly regarded summer enrichment program" that Lafayette is one of several colleges to host, Alison Byerly said in a letter to the campus community.

Young students from the program were wandering around the College Hill campus late Wednesday morning.

The man was an undergraduate at a college in New York, Byerly said.

"We are all tremendously saddened at the loss of this young life, and have been in touch with the family as well as the on-site Johns Hopkins CTY program staff to offer our sympathy and support," Byerly said.

Man found dead in Lafayette College dorm

Coroner Zachary Lysek and Easton police early Wednesday afternoon released limited information about the death in Kirby House, which is at High and Hamilton streets, other than to say it wasn't suspicious and the community was not at risk. They also said the man wasn't a Lafayette student.

Lysek declined to say how the man died, refusing to comment on police radio reports that laid out a possible scenario. An Easton police inspector deferred to Lysek.

The coroner will determine the cause and manner of the man's death, likely after an autopsy, and in most cases, once the family is notified, he releases those details plus the person's name, age and hometown.

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The crash near the Route 378 exit involved multiple vehicles.

A multiple-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon closed all lanes of Route 22 West in Bethlehem, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

It was reported about 3 p.m. between the exits for Route 378 and northbound Airport Road.

UPDATE: Crash on US 22 westbound between From PA 378 and PA 987/Airport Rd. All lanes closed.

-- 511PA Allentown (@511PAAllentown) July 27, 2017

The Bethlehem Fire Department had to free a motorist trapped in the crash, according to emergency radio broadcasts.

The vehicles involved in the crash were two cars, one a Volkwagen and the other a Pontiac, and a white work van.

Traffic was getting by the crash on the shoulder of the highway as of about 3:50 p.m., reports from the scene indicated.

Reporter Sarah Cassi contributed to this report from the scene.

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Extraordinary medical treatment kept the child alive after she was rushed to an area hospital, police said.

UPDATE: Mom appears under influence after baby nearly drowns, police say

A 1-year-old girl who was reported not breathing Thursday evening in an Easton home and later reported to have died did survive the night, though in critical condition, city police said Friday morning.

A Northampton County official about 6:30 a.m. had said the child died, but Easton police later Friday morning said the child was "technically alive."

Extraordinary medical treatment kept the child alive after she was rushed to an area hospital, although she was still in extremely critical condition, Inspector Daniel Reagan said.

With the child in such grave condition, a "miscommunication" made it appear she died, authorities said.

The district attorney's offices in Northampton and Lehigh counties, as well as the Northampton County Division of Children, Youth and Families, have joined Easton police in investigating the incident, police said.

After the 6:42 p.m. call to 144 E. Nesquehoning St. in the city, the child was rushed to an area hospital and was in critical condition as of 2 a.m., Reagan said in a news release.

Little girl rushed to hospital

A neighbor on Thursday night said the girl was limp but not wet as she was carried from the home in an incident that was initially reported as a drowning.

The child's mother is cooperating with the investigation, Reagan said Friday.

Easton police left the scene just after midnight.

If anyone has information about the incident, they should contact Easton detectives at 610-250-6639.

The Easton Fire Department and Easton Emergency Squad also responded.

This report has been updated.

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A court order was executed to draw the 34-year-old's blood.

The mother of a 1-year-old who "went underwater in the bath" and was not breathing when authorities arrived Thursday evening on South Side Easton, "showed symptoms of being under the influence" when police interviewed her, court papers say.

The 34-year woman, who lives in an apartment at 144 E. Nesquehoning St., was "the sole guardian inside of the residence caring for her two children under the age of 2," city police said in a search warrant for samples of the woman's blood. The warrant was returned Friday morning to District Judge Daniel Corpora's court.

Emergency medical personnel performed CPR on the baby as she was taken to a local hospital and, despite being in extremely critical condition, she survived the night, police said.

The woman, who has not been charged with a crime, had difficulty keeping her eyes open, slurred her words and had a "heavy odor" of alcohol on her breath, police said. She could not maintain her balance and "had vomit all over the front of her," police said. While speaking to a police sergeant, she "appeared to nod off" often before suddenly waking back up, police said.

It appeared she was under the influence of drugs as well as alcohol, police said.

Little girl rushed to hospital

Two clear tubes of blood were drawn at 11:51 p.m. from the mother so authorities can determine her blood-alcohol content and if there were drugs -- legal or illegal -- in her system, court papers say.

It wasn't clear where the blood draw was done, but the warrant was signed by a district judge in Allentown and Lehigh County District Attorney's Office detectives were involved with collecting evidence overnight outside Northampton County, police said.

Police, fire and rescue personnel were initially called at 6:42 p.m. to the apartment and the investigation continued on Friday.

Court papers didn't say how long the baby was underwater or under what circumstances she was found.

Baby remains in critical condition

The search warrant was requested due to conduct that could be considered endangering the welfare of children, court papers say.

Easton police are being assisted by the district attorney's office in Lehigh and Northampton counties as well as the Northampton County Division of Children, Youth and Families.

It wasn't immediately clear where the other child was early Friday afternoon.

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Crews were working to clean up a diesel fuel spill from the two vehicle crash.

A portion of Route 378/Wyandotte Street in Bethlehem was closed Friday afternoon as crews worked to clean up a diesel fuel spill from a two-vehicle crash.

No one was injured in the crash involved a Nissan sedan and a box truck. Route 378 was closed from Broadway to Summit Street. It reopened about 3 p.m.

Hazmat personnel and firefighters were at the scene, as the crews prepared to separate the vehicles to see the scope of the leak, fire Capt. James Lynn said.

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Absorbant granules, pads and booms were placed around the crash and along the curb line. Crews were adding a ring of piled sand around the vehicles, and hoses were pulled as a precaution, Lynn said.

If the truck was leaking when the sedan was moved, crews had putty and tools to temporarily plug it in order to get the vehicles off the street, Lynn said. A little after 12:30 p.m. he estimated it would take two to three hours to clean up the spill.

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The man assaulted the victim walking down the street, and then stole the items, Easton police said.

An Easton man is accused of assaulting and robbing a random victim Thursday night, city police said.

Zarkea Duffie, 34, allegedly hit the man in the back of the head and stole the victim's social security card, birth certificate and ID.

Duffie, of the first block of South Eighth Street, was arrested and charged with robbery, receiving stolen property, simple assault and harassment. He was sent to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $40,000 bail.

Police were called at about 6:17 p.m. for a robbery in progress near South Fourth and Ferry streets.

MORE: Baby who was not breathing remains in critical condition

The victim reported a man he did not know came off a porch at South Fifth and Ferry streets, hit him on the head, and stole his documents.

The victim said his attacker kept calling him Ryan or Brian and, when the victim went to show the man his ID, the man called him a liar and grabbed the ID, card and birth certificate.

A witness reportedly told officers a man he only knew as "Z" yelled at the victim from the porch and then chased after him. "Z," later identified as Duffie, came back to the porch looking for his cellphone and then left, according to the witness.

Police said they found Duffie at Ferry and Walnut streets, and he matched the description of the attacker. The victim's social security card was sticking out his pants pocket, and officers found the ID and birth certificate on him, police said.

The victim positively identified Duffie as his attacker, police said.

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Traffic was getting by in one lane on the incident on westbound Route 22 outside Allentown.

Major backups were occurring Friday on Route 22 West between Bethlehem and Allentown following a crash, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

It was reported about 3:50 p.m. west of Airport Road South and east of Fullerton Avenue in Hanover Township, Lehigh County.

PennDOT traffic cameras showed traffic getting by the scene in the fast lane but traffic building well to the east.

UPDATE: Crash on US 22 westbound between PA 987/Airport Rd and Fullerton Ave. There is a lane restriction.

-- 511PA Allentown (@511PAAllentown) July 28, 2017

Responders were also contending with a fuel spill at the incident near a bridge over the Lehigh River, according to emergency radio broadcasts.

Crash, spill close Route 378

There was no immediate word on any injuries.

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The 43-year-old was is wanted on a probation violation following a convictions for trespassing, according to the Northampton County Sheriff's Department.

Thomas Schoenberger (Courtesy photo | For lehighvalleylive.com) 

Thomas Schoenberger, 43, is wanted to appear for a probation violation hearing on a charge of criminal trespass, according to the Northampton County Sheriff's Department. 

Schoenberger, last known to frequent the Bethlehem area, is described as 5 feet 9 inches tall and 160 pounds with brown hair and blue eyes.

The sheriff's department asks anyone with information about Schoenberger to call Sgt. Michael Orchulli at 610-829-6520.

A night of food, music, games and fun for law enforcement and the community!

National Night Out continues its tradition of bringing law enforcement and community members together for one night next week. 

The Tuesday, Aug. 1 events planned by local police departments provide a safe, casual space for citizens to mingle with first responders while building an overall sense of camaraderie for the community.

"The annual National Night Out event allows the residents that we serve within our communities to come out and meet all the police officers who donate their time while also having a great time," said Lt. James R. Teter of the Washington Township Police Department.

Guest column: National Night Out as important as ever

Pennsylvania

Alburtis:The Alburtis Police Department will be providing games, raffles, free food and live music at the Alburtis Area Community Center's Pool from 5 to 9 p.m. There is a $3 fee to enter the event. 

Bethlehem Township: Helicopter landings, fire rescue demos, moon bounces, and other family friendly activities will be available at the Bethlehem Township Municipal Park from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. 

Easton: Balloons the Clown, the Caribbean Steel Band and a viewing of "A Dog's Purpose" will all be at the Pioneer Playground on Reynolds and Milton streets behind Cheston School between 5 and 8 p.m.  

Freemansburg: From 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy free food, bounce houses, games, photo booths and raffles with the Freemansburg Police Department at Municipal Park on corner of Cambria and Washington streets in the borough. 

Hanover Township: The Colonial Regional Police Department, Target, Homeland Security, Hanover Township Crime Watch and other community organizations will be providing food, games and other entertainment at the Hanover Township Community Center from 6 to 8 p.m.

Lower Saucon Township: The Lower Saucon Township and Hellertown police departments will be traveling through their communities from 6 to 9 p.m. The full schedule can be found on their website. 

South Whitehall Township: In partnership with the National Association of Town Watch, the South Whitehall Township Police Department will be offering a child seat safety inspection, a kickball tournament and an obstacle course at Covered Bridge Park from 5 to 10:30 p.m.

Whitehall Township: The lawn of the Whitehall Township police station will have emergency vehicles on display, safety-related vendors, an inflatable obstacle course and music from 5 to 8 p.m.

Upper Macungie Township: Amusement rides, a face painter, caricatures, a rock wall, Dan's Camera City Photo Booth and "dunk-a-cop" will all take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at Lone Lane Park.

New Jersey

Belvidere: From 6 to 8 p.m., the Belvidere Police Department will have refreshments, a car and motorcycle show, face painting, dunk tank, Child ID station, a photo booth and fireworks at Good Will Fire Co., 689 Water St. 

Phillipsburg: The Phillipsburg Police Department will have family friendly games, music and food from 5 to 8 p.m. at Shappell Park. 

Washington Township: The Washington Township Police Department will take over Meadowbreeze Park with bounce tents, crafts, a child ID workshop and emergency service demos from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Northampton and Warren county authorities say they are looking for two suspects.

Northampton County authorities seek Thomas Schoenberger - fugitive of the week

Warren County authorities seek Marcos Ramirez - fugitive of the week

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He convinced her to sign a massively overpriced home improvement contract, authorities allege.

The home improvement job should have cost $2,450. Authorities say only $1,200 was done.

But a Northampton County man allegedly convinced a senior citizen to sign an $18,700 contract, and actually collected $24,350 from the woman over about a month last fall, according to the Monroe County District Attorney's Office.

Now authorities are looking for Mark M. Harrison, 32, of the first block of North Country Club Road in Allen Township. He is wanted on charges of theft by deception, theft by unlawful taking and three counts of home improvement fraud -- all second-degree counts because the victim, a Kunkletown resident, was over 60 years old.

Fugitives of the week July 29, 2017

Harrison was not licensed as a contractor and used the name of a legitimate company without permission, the DA's office said in a news release.

Harrison previously resided in Beaver Spring, Pa.; Winfield, Pa.; and Seaford Del., the release says. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Chief Detective Eric Kerchner at 570-517-3052.

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