Crime & Safety

Local Man Charged in Kickback Scheme, Fire at Village Shires Top Local News

A look at the top news that made headlines in Northampton this week.

Here's a look at the top news that made headlines this week in Northampton.

Richboro Business Owner Charged in Federal Kickback Scheme

Alex Rabinovich, of Richboro, was arrested Tuesday in an alleged kickback scheme that occurred during a project at the Fort Dix military base in New Jersey.

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No Injuries in Early Morning Village Shires Fire

The fire in the Village Shires development occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.

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Council Rock Moves Forward to Improve School Security

The school board will hire D’Huy Engineering to complete a project scope and budget preparation for a district-wide card access system and other security enhancement projects.

Samuel Bullock, 63, of Langhorne, was charged with simple assault, terroristic threats, harassment and resisting arrest after an alleged altercation Saturday.

An apparently homeless man was caught on the back deck of a house; he was intoxicated and was carrying cocaine, according to police.

Churchville Resident Announces Council Rock School Board Candidacy

Churchville resident Ed Mayer is seeking to represent Council Rock School Board's Region No. 6.


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