Robert Shupp News Today

A recent review by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association recommended the Hellertown police force hire six new officers and rely more on full-time officers than those who are part-time.

This all started when alarm bells went off about overtime. The borough reached out to authorities.

The ex-chief submitted fake time records and cash requests for undercover investigations, and he stole nearly $20,000 from a safe of money seized from drug investigations, authorities say.

Hellertown Borough Council held an emergency meeting during which the resignation of Police Chief Robert Shupp was announced amid an investigation into his pay.

Hellertown house fire claims the lives of two girls, ages 10 and 15 while two adults escaped the early Friday morning blaze.

A man from the Meshoppen area is spreading holiday cheer to ensure folks have everything to celebrate Christmas.