Crime & Safety
Holiday Festivities Send Emmaus Man to Jail
He allegedly assaulted another at family get-together.
An Easter family get-together turned nasty, ending in the arrest of one family member, according to Emmaus police.
David S. Hittinger, 23, of 1203 Jubilee St. was arrested April 24 following a domestic disturbance at the home, police said. Hittinger was charged with making terroristic threats, simple assault, possession with the intent to deliver marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a prohibited offensive weapon -- namely a collapsible police-style baton.
Hittinger was committed to Lehigh County Prison, police said. Court records show he was held under $35,000 bail.
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In other Emmaus police activity:
Cited: An Emmaus boy and Macungie boy, both 16, April 25 for underage drinking in the 200 block of Park Row, police said.
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Theft: Reported April 26 at the former Perk on Main, 332 Main St.; three tables, six chairs and a business sign from the outside patio, police said; no value given.
Theft: Reported April 26 at Kelly Dodge, 501 State Ave.; cell phone charger and a camera taken from vehicle left for service, police said; no value given.
Theft: Reported April 30 at Wendy's restaurant, 1080 Chestnut St.; employee's wallet taken, police said; no value given.