South Whitehall Township Police Department

The South Whitehall Township Police Department is alerting the public to expected traffic disruptions across South Whitehall Township and the broader Lehigh Valley today. Drivers should prepare for delays and possible intermittent road closures between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the following areas:

- State Route 22 Westbound
- Cedar Crest Boulevard
- Tilghman Street
- State Route 309
- I-78 Westbound

To minimize delays, consider using alternate routes such as Hamilton Boulevard and Walbert Avenue, but please be aware that these disruptions may impact surrounding roads as well. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and consider alternative routes to avoid delays. Your cooperation and patience are appreciated during this time.

The South Whitehall Township Hometown Heroes Banner Program is intended to serve as a living tribute created for the community to honor those members who have served as Veterans of the United States Armed Services (including all branches). Each banner honors a specific South Whitehall Township service member who has a current or former connection to South Whitehall Township.

To qualify, a Veteran, either living or deceased, must have lived in South Whitehall Township at some point in their life and have been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces.

Registration opens on November 8, 2024, for the South Whitehall Township Hometown Heroes Banner Program. Applications for banners will be accepted through March 7, 2025. New Banners will be installed in the Spring of 2025 in advance of Memorial Day (Monday, May 26, 2025).

For more information or to register, please go to: https://www.southwhitehall.com/departments/administration/hometown-heroes-program

*** FOUND DOG ***

This dog was just found in the area of Cedar Crest Blvd & Livingston St. If you know whose dog this is, please contact us at 610-398-0337. Thank you.

Lost Pet Reporter for Lehigh and Northampton Counties

🎃Trick or Treat Safety from the South Whitehall Township Police Department 🎃

Trick or Treat is tonight from 6 PM -8PM. Please leave a front porch light on if you wish to be visited by trick-or-treaters. Following are a few safety tips for trick-or-treaters.

General Safety
• Plan your route with your family ahead of time. Pick streets that are well-lit and in your own neighborhood. Parents should provide a watch and indicate a time children should return home.
• Trick-or-treat with a parent, older sibling, or with a group of children if someone older can't go with you.
• Children should go only to houses where the porch lights are on, and never go into a house. Children should walk from house to house - NEVER RUN!
• Children should carry a flashlight after dark.

Costume Safety
• Wear a costume that fits and makes it easy for you to walk. Strips of reflective tape or light-colored costumes will make you more visible.
• Parents should attach names, addresses, and phone numbers to the sleeves of young children in case they become lost or separated from their group.
• A face mask may keep you from seeing well. Why not use face makeup instead? If you must wear a face mask, take it off before you cross a street.

Traffic Safety
• If a child has to cross the street, they should cross at a crosswalk or corner, not mid-block, and never between parked cars. Look both ways before crossing, and be alert for cars turning at intersections.
• Children should stay on the sidewalks. If there are no sidewalks, they should walk with the road on their right.
• If someone drives when you trick-or-treat, buckle up every time you get into the car - even if it is only a few blocks.

We will have extra officers out tonight on patrol and handing out candy in the community.

Our department will be participating in the 28th annual tomorrow.

Operation Safe Stop is a proactive approach to educate the motoring public that passing a stopped school bus, when children are loading or unloading, is both dangerous and illegal. Law enforcement agencies, school transportation providers, pupil transportation associations, and PennDOT have combined their efforts to raise public awareness about the potential consequences of these traffic violations and reduce the occurrence of illegal
school bus passes.

Please be advised that South Whitehall Township has issued a ban on open burning, effective today, Monday, October 21, 2024, until further notice due to a Moderate danger for wildfires, in accordance with the Wildfire Danger Ratings issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). No open outdoor fires are permitted to be kindled or maintained during this ban.

Please be advised that traffic disruptions are expected throughout the township today between 4 PM and 9 PM. These disruptions will likely affect not only main roads but also secondary streets and routes across the township. Drivers are encouraged to allow extra travel time and consider alternative routes to avoid delays. Your cooperation and patience are appreciated during this time.

# # # ASSISTANCE NEEDED WITH THEFT FROM PORCH SUSPECT # # #

On Thursday, September 26th, at approximately 2 PM, the individual pictured stole items from a porch in the 2000 block of Girard Ave. The suspect may have parked their vehicle on 20th St.

If you can identify this person, please contact Officer Marouchoc at [email protected] or 610-398-0337.

Thank you for your assistance!

It’s that time of year again—No-Shave September, October, November, and December! During these months, we relax our grooming standards and let our beards grow freely to raise awareness for local charities. Officers contribute with monthly donations for the privilege, and all proceeds go directly to support these causes!

# # # IDENTIFIED - THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE # # #

*** ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING RETAIL THEFT SUSPECT ***

On September 19th, at approximately 8 PM, this individual stole merchandise from Target located at 1600 N. Cedar Crest Blvd. If you can identify her, please contact Sergeant Marouchoc at [email protected] or 610-398-0337. Thank you.

Come join us TODAY from 5 PM - 8 PM at the Covered Bridge Park for the 2024 National Night Out! (2465 Wehr Mill Rd. Allentown, PA 18104 for GPS).

During the National Night Out event, we will have:

- PA National Guard helicopter (CH-47 Chinook on display for tours).
- K9 demonstration.
- Police bicycle demonstration.
- Inflatable children’s obstacle course & games.
- Police hayrides
- Police vehicle displays with photo props
- Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Emergency Management vehicle displays.
- Co****le versus the police.
- Mediterranean King Food Truck
- Issa Cream Ice Cream Truck
- Target Bike Giveaway
- Information booths from our community partners.
- And much more!

*** ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING RETAIL THEFT SUSPECT ***

On September 22nd, around 1130 AM, this individual stole merchandise from Target located at 1600 N. Cedar Crest Blvd. If you can identify her, please contact Officer Warnet [email protected] or 610-398-0337. Thank you.

# # # IDENTIFIED - THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE # # #

*** ASSISTANCE THEFT FROM, VEHICLES SUSPECT ***

On September 21st, between 3 PM and 515 PM, this individual stole items from vehicles in the area of Filbert St, Whitehall Ave, Columbia St, Walbert Ave, & W. Fairmont St. If you can identify him, please contact Officer Hozza at [email protected] or 610-398-0337. Thank you.

Come join us TOMORROW from 5 PM - 8 PM at the Covered Bridge Park for the 2024 National Night Out! (2465 Wehr Mill Rd. Allentown, PA 18104 for GPS).

During the National Night Out event, we will have:
- PA National Guard helicopter (CH-47 Chinook on display for tours).
- K9 demonstration.
- Police bicycle demonstration.
- Inflatable children’s obstacle course & games.
- Police hayrides
- Police vehicle displays with photo props
- Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Emergency Management vehicle displays.
- Co****le versus the police.
- Mediterranean King Food Truck
- Issa Cream Ice Cream Truck
- Target Bike Giveaway
- Information booths from our community partners.
- And much more!

# # # IDENTIFIED - THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE # # #

*** ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING RETAIL THEFT SUSPECT ***

On September 18th, around 1220 PM, this individual stole merchandise from Target located at 1600 N. Cedar Crest Blvd. If you can identify him, please contact Officer King at [email protected] or 610-398-0337. Thank you.

*** ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING RETAIL THEFT SUSPECTS ***

On September 18th, around 355 PM, these individuals stole merchandise from Target located at 1600 N. Cedar Crest Blvd. If you can identify them, please contact Officer King at [email protected] or 610-398-0337. Thank you.

*** ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING RETAIL THEFT SUSPECT ***

On September 8th, around 830 PM, this individual stole merchandise from Target located at 1600 N. Cedar Crest Blvd. He is also responsible for thefts at other Target stores around the Lehigh Valley. If you can identify this person, please contact Officer Adams at [email protected] or 610-398-0337. Thank you.

*** ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING RETAIL THEFT SUSPECT ***

Today, September 20th, around 12 PM, this individual stole merchandise from Target located at 1600 N. Cedar Crest Blvd. If you can identify this person, please contact Officer Adams at [email protected] or 610-398-0337. Thank you.

# # # BOTH IDENTIFIED - THANK YOU # # #
*** ASSISTANCE IDENTIFYING RETAIL THEFT SUSPECTS ***

On August 31st at 4:45 PM, these individuals stole merchandise from Target located at 1600 N. Cedar Crest Blvd. If you can identify either person, please contact Officer Hozza at [email protected] or 610-398-0337. Thank you.

Come join us on Tuesday from 5 PM - 8 PM at the Covered Bridge Park for the 2024 National Night Out! (2465 Wehr Mill Rd. Allentown, PA 18104 for GPS).

During the National Night Out event, we will have:
- PA National Guard helicopter (CH-47 Chinook on display for tours).
- K9 demonstration.
- Police bicycle demonstration.
- Inflatable children’s obstacle course & games.
- Police hayrides
- Police vehicle displays with photo props
- Police, Fire, Ambulance, and Emergency Management vehicle displays.
- Co****le versus the police.
- A Food Truck
- Information booths from our community partners.
- And much more!

It’s National Women in Law Enforcement Day. We’d like to thank our female officers and staff for all they do. They are:

Ofc. Bethany Adams
Det. Stacey Janusz
Ofc. Haley Marouchoc
Ofc. Abbie Miller
Ofc. Monica Minkiewicz
SRO Amanda Sariego
Ofc. Gina Whirl
Administrative Assistant Melissa Hudak
Administrative Assistant Lori Twining

🇺🇸NEVER FORGET: 9/11🇺🇸

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. We honor the memory of those who sacrificed their lives to save others during the attacks, and we honor those still facing health challenges related to 9/11.

Let us take a moment today to reflect on those affected by this profound tragedy in our Nation's history.