Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Criminal charges were filed against Dillon Hontz, 22, of 646 Upper Nis Hollow Drive, Lehighton, for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal conspiracy, and endangering welfare of children. The incident occurred on July 15 at 5:35 p.m. in the 700 block of Princeton Avenue.Criminal charges were filed against George Gannon, 24, of 18 Matterhorn Drive, Effort, for unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and criminal conspiracy. The incident occurred on July 15 at 5:35 p.m. in the 700 block of Princeton Avenue.Terroristic threatsCriminal charges were filed against Daniel Snyder, 25, no current address, for terroristic threats. The incident occurred on July 11 at 7:50 p.m. in the 700 block of Columbia Avenue.TheftCriminal charges were filed against Troy Fairchild Sr., 38, of 11 Willow Lane, Slatington, for home improvement fraud and theft by deception. The incident occurred on June 16 in the 700 block of Delaware Avenue.HarassmentMichael Rauch, 26, of 640 Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, was cited for harassment. The violation occurred on April 6 at 8:45 p.m. in the 600 block of Franklin Avenue.Traffic violationA citation was filed against Ashley Ramos, 18, of 145 Panorama Circle, Kresgeville, for obedience to traffic control devices. The violation occurred on July 23 at 9:54 p.m. at Fourth Street and Delaware Avenue.Vehicle violationMichael Birchak, 28, of 202 Columbia Avenue, Palmerton, was cited for expired registration. The violation occurred on July 27 at 4:23 p.m. in the 300 block of Delaware Avenue.A citation was issued to Alicia Silfies, 27, of 12 Mill Road, Aquashicola, for expired registration. The violation occurred on July 27 at 5:02 p.m. in the 300 block of Delaware Avenue.