Harassment

Criminal charges were filed against Jamie Bartholomew, 30, of 654 Franklin Ave., Palmerton, for 2 counts of simple assault, and harassment. The incident occurred on Oct. 15 at 1:05 p.m. in the 600 block of Franklin Avenue.Public drunkennessCriminal charges were filed against Rosa Fritts, 33, of 483 Franklin Ave., Palmerton, for aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, persistent disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and public drunkenness. The incident occurred on Oct. 17 at 5:24 p.m. in the 500 block of Mauch Chunk Road.A citation was issued to Christine Hausman, 31, of 79 S Second St., Palmerton, for public drunkenness. The violation occurred on Oct. 13 at 1:21 a.m. at Second Street and Delaware Avenue.SpeedingA citation was issued to Robert McVeigh, 41, of 11 Hazlewood Drive, Elmer, N.J., for speeding. The violation occurred on Oct. 14 at 10:19 a.m. on Route 248 east.Traffic violationDavid Ackley Jr., 24, of 446 Silver Springs Boulevard, Kunkletown, was cited for drivers required to be licensed, no inspection, required financial responsibility, two counts of general lighting requirements, and no registration. The violations occurred on Oct. 14 at 9 p.m. in the 100 block of Avenue A.A citation was issued to a 17-year-old Washington, NJ, female for stop signs and yield signs. The violation occurred on Oct. 12 at 12:48 a.m. at Franklin Avenue and Mauch Chunk Road.