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Palmerton Police Log

Indecent assault

A juvenile referral was filed against a 16-year-old Palmerton male for 2 counts of aggravated indecent assault, 2 counts of indecent assault, and indecent exposure. The incident occurred between Feb. and April 2013 in the 400 block of Franklin Avenue.HarassmentCriminal charges were filed against Kevin Tansley, 47, of 115 A Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, for aggravated assault, simple assault, resisting arrest, persistent disorderly conduct, and harassment. The incident occurred on Sept. 25 at 7:36 p.m. at the above address.Terroristic threatsCriminal charges were filed against James Perschy, 57, of 432 Franklin Avenue, Palmerton, for 2 counts of simple assault and terroristic threats. The incident occurred on Sept. 29 at 7:27 p.m. at the above address.SpeedingEdward Hoppel, 23, of 1860 Walnut Drive, Palmerton, was cited for speeding. The violation occurred on Oct. 3 at 1:10 a.m. in the 700-800 blocks of Delaware Avenue.A citation was issued to Michael Gilliar, 47, of 324 Mills Drive, Albrightsville, for speeding. The violation occurred on Sept. 30 at 5:21 p.m. on SR248 east.Vehicle violationAmy Frohnheiser, 36, of 219 1/2 Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, was cited for driving under suspension. The violation occurred on Sept. 20 at 3:15 p.m. in the 500 block of First Street.A citation was issued to Christopher George, 34, of 220 Carbon Street, Lehighton, for driving under suspension. The violation occurred on Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. in the 100 block of Delaware Avenue.Barry Riegel, 55, of 314 Beechwood Lane, Lehighton, was cited for registration, and certification of title required. The violation occurred on Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. in the 200 block of Delaware Avenue.A citation was issued to Adam Getz, 29, of 411 Hamilton Street, Palmerton, for expired registration.Traffic violationStephen Wasilkowski, 61, of 3600 Fireline Road, Palmerton, was cited for stop signs and yield signs. The violation occurred on Sept. 25 at 6 a.m. at Franklin Avenue and Mauch Chunk Road.A citation was issued to Amber Paules, 19, of 603 Ore Street, Bowmanstown, for stop signs and yield signs. The violation occurred on Sept. 28 at 7:50 p.m. at Mauch Chunk Road and Franklin Avenue.Paul Mosser Jr., 29, of 699 Princeton Avenue, Palmerton, was cited for obedience to traffic control devices. The violation occurred on Sept. 21 at 2:25 p.m. in the 300 to 600 blocks of Delaware Avenue.A citation was issued to Morris Harrison, 20, of PO Box 84, Kresgeville, for obedience to traffic control devices. The violation occurred on Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. at Sixth Street and Delaware Avenue.Celeste Hawk, 19, of 402 Bridge Street, Weissport, was cited for obedience to traffic control devices. The violation occurred on Sept. 26 at 8:58 p.m. at Delaware Avenue and Third Street.A citation was issued to Richard Viands II, 20, of 80 Hillside Avenue, Apt. 2, Palmerton, for obedience to traffic control devices. The violation occurred on Sept. 24 at 2:25 a.m. at Princeton Avenue and Hillside Avenue.Possession of drug paraphernaliaCriminal charges were filed against Thomas Hebert, 29, of 7531 NW 112th Terrace, Parkland, FL, for DUI, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and careless driving. The incident occurred on Oct. 2 at 3:09 p.m. at Delaware Avenue and Fourth Street.