Theft

Criminal charges were filed against Andrew Tyahla Sr., 42, of 245 Avenue B, Palmerton, for retail theft, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness. The incident occurred on Dec. 15 at 9:15 p.m. in the 500 block of Delaware Avenue.Disorderly conductCriminal charges were filed against David Rowe, 52, of 757 Church Street, Palmerton, for aggravated assault, two counts of simple assault, and persistent disorderly conduct. The incident occurred on Dec. 28 at 10:35 p.m. at the above address.Terroristic threatsCriminal charges were filed against Matthew Frederick, 19, of 539 Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, for aggravated assault, simple assault, terroristic threats and harassment. The incident occurred on Dec. 31 at 10:10 a.m. at the above address.A juvenile referral was filed against a 17-year-old Lehighton male for two counts of terroristic threats. The incident occurred on Dec. 19 at 8:45 a.m. in the 400 block of Delaware Avenue.HarassmentJason Hersh, 38, of 895 E Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, was cited for general lighting requirements, careless driving and harassment. The violations occurred on Jan. 2 at 5:19 p.m. on Lafayette Avenue and Sixth Street.Criminal charges were filed against Steven Wright, 21, of 268 Harvard Avenue, Palmerton, for aggravated assault, simple assault, and harassment. The incident occurred on Dec. 25 at 1:37 a.m. at the above address.Rex Benner, 51, of 259 Main Road, Lehighton, was cited for harassment, and following too closely. The violations occurred on Dec. 1 at 3:05 p.m. on Delaware Avenue, Sixth Street and Alley F.DUICriminal charges were filed against Ian Brobst, 30, of 223 Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, for DUI. The incident occurred on Dec. 23 at 2:44 a.m. in the 200 block of Delaware Avenue.Criminal charges were filed against Carla Bartell, 46, of 958 Jackson Street, Allentown, for DUI, speeding and roadways laned for traffic. The incident occurred on Dec. 28 at 1:54 a.m. on SR248 east.SpeedingDaniel Dailey Jr., 18, of 145 Main Street, Parryville, was cited for speeding. The violation occurred on Jan. 5 at 8:27 a.m. on SR248 east.A citation was issued to a 17-year-old Jim Thorpe male for speeding. The violation occurred on Jan. 2 at 8:35 p.m. on SR248 east.A citation was issued to Theadore Nelson, 44, of 1816 W Turner Street, Allentown, for speeding. The violation occurred on Oct. 16 at 8 a.m. on SR248 west.LoiteringCriminal charges were filed against Jason Koons, 30, of 308 White Street, Bowmanstown, for loitering and prowling at night. The incident occurred on Nov. 19 at 8 p.m. in the 500 block of Mauch Chunk Road.Traffic violationJoshua Petersen, 22, of Vista Circle Road, Saylorsburg, was cited for general lighting requirements. The violation occurred on Dec. 31 at 6:11 p.m. in the 800 block of Mauch Chunk Road.A citation was issued to Melanio Dezzi III, 35, of 338 W Lincoln Street, Easton, for obedience to traffic control devices. The violation occurred on Jan. 2 at 4:50 p.m. at Fourth Street and Delaware Avenue.Vehicle violationRandy Wyman Jr., 24, of 249 Main Street, Slatington, was cited for expired registration. The violation occurred on Dec. 26 at 6:15 p.m. on Mauch Chunk Road.Criminal charges were filed against Shawn Latshaw, 40, of 1059 S Cottonwood Drive, Walnutport, for two counts of driving under suspension and habitual offender. The incident occurred on Sept. 25 at 7:55 p.m. in the 500 block of Delaware Avenue.