Endangering welfare of children

Criminal charges were filed against Robert Schafer Jr., 34, of 665 Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, for aggravated assault, simple assault, and endangering welfare of children. The incident occurred on May 17 at 6 p.m. at the above address.Retail theftCriminal charges were filed against Anna Miller, 40, of 3 Chestnut Ridge Circle, Kunkletown, for false identification to law enforcement, and retail theft. The incident occurred on May 6 at 11:17 a.m. in the 500 block of Delaware Avenue.Traffic violationSteven Samuels, 53, of 4225 Park Avenue, Slatington, was cited for obedience to traffic control devices. The violation occurred on May 19 at 4:45 p.m. at Fourth Street and Delaware Avenue.A citation was issued to Tara Smith, 36, of 1623 1/2 Utca Street, Allentown, for obedience to traffic control device. The violation occurred on May 17 at 5:45 p.m. at Franklin Avenue and Mauch Chunk Road.Tyler Merkel, 19, of 56 Oak Street, Parryville, was cited for stop signs and yield signs. The violation occurred on May 23 at 9:56 p.m. at Third Street and Lafayette Avenue.A citation was issued to Robin Miller, 54, of 808 W Lehigh Street, Bethlehem, for obedience to traffic control devices. The violation occurred on May 13 at 9:37 p.m. in the 100 block of Delaware Avenue.Vehicle violationMelissa Costenbader, 35, of 2065 Wintergreen Road, Palmerton, was cited for restraint systems. The violation occurred on May 20 at 2:37 p.m. at Columbia Avenue and Fifth Street.Citations were issued to Anna Rehrig, 40, of 897 Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, for expired inspection, and operation of vehicle without valid insurance. The violations occurred on May 23 at 5:09 p.m. in the 500 block of Mauch Chunk Road.Larry Carper, 47, of 271 Avenue B, Palmerton, was cited for general lighting requirements. The violation occurred on May 24 at 2:45 a.m. in the 200 block of Delaware Avenue.