Local Weekly Police Blotter

The following is a new, weekly feature, based on the Facebook pages of Lehigh Valley police departments:

Bethlehem Police Seek Luring Suspect: Bethlehem Police Department are looking for BERNARDO FONTANEZ-CINTRON, age 49, no current address, for luring and exposing himself to two young children.

On July 6, 2018 and July 8, 2018, FONTANEZ-CINTRON, lured two females juveniles, ages 7 and 8 years of age, over to his motor vehicle where he exposed himself and performed a sex act on himself. In both incidents, the females immediately ran to adults and FONTANEZ-CINTRON fled the area in a red color sedan. The first incident happened at 6th and Buchanan Streets in the Bethlehem and the second incident happened at 6th and Lynn Streets in the Bethlehem.

FONTANEZ-CINTRON is not a Bethlehem resident. He has been in Bethlehem for 3-4 weeks after leaving Chicago. Prior to coming to Bethlehem, he has been involved in similar acts in Chicago. His latest arrest in Chicago was on May 1, 2018, where he called juveniles over to a vehicle and performed a sex act on himself in front of them. He subsequently fled Chicago after that arrest.

BPD Detectives currently have an open arrest warrant for FONTANES-CINTRON. He is charged with:

(2) Counts Corruption of Minors – Felony 3rd degree.
(2) Counts Luring Child into Vehicle or Structure – Felony 2nd degree.
(2) Counts Indecent Exposure - Misdemeanor 1st degree.

BERNANDO FONTANEZ-CINTRON has no permanent address. FONTANEZ-CINTRON may have fled the Bethlehem area possibly back to the Chicago area.
NOTE: He is no longer operating the maroon in color Chevrolet Cobalt.

If you have information or you know the current whereabouts of BERNANDO FONTANEZ-CINTRON, please contact the Bethlehem Police Department at 610-865-7187.

We need the public help in locating this individual and getting him off the street so he cannot victimize any more children.

Hellertown Police Seek Stolen Bike: On 8/2/2018 at 1230 hours, Hellertown Police received a report of theft of a specialized bicycle from Saucon Valley Bikes located at 824 Main Street in Hellertown Borough. The theft is believed to have occurred on 8/1/2018 between 1800-1900 hours. The bicycle is described as a carbon and blue in color Pivot Mach 4 Pro XO1 Eagle bicycle. See the attached photos for similar bicycle and suspect. Any agency with information or recovery is requested to contact Hellertown Police through the Northampton County 911 Center at 610-759-2200.

Bethlehem Township Police Seek Shoplifter: RETAIL THEFT: On July 27, 2018, the depicted male stole almost $400 worth of items from ShopRite, 4701 Freemansburg Avenue. He did so with the assistance of another suspect from Alpha, NJ, who has since been charged.

Anyone who knows the identity of the suspect is asked to contact Ptl. Kraemer at 610.419.0830 or email gkraemer@bethlehemtwp.com

Wish to stay anonymous? Text TIP BETHLEHEMTWP followed by your message, to 888777, or visit https://local.nixle.com/tip/township-of-bethlehem/

Slate Belt Police have lost cell-phone: iPhone found at Giant, in Wind Gap, on Sunday, August 5 at approximately 2pm. Please contact SBRPD to claim. 610.759.8517.

Emmaus Police: Driving Under the Influence: Alex Rosado-Ferrer, 32, of Allentown was arrested on 6/9/18 for Driving Under the Influence and Operating a Vehicle Without Rear Lights at 10th & Chestnut Streets. He was transported to the Lehigh County DUI Center and processed.

Theft: Edgar Chicas, 20, of Willow Grove was arrested on 7/29/18 for Theft after he removed a backpack containing a cellphone all valued at $380 from the foyer of CVS 702 Chestnut Street. Charges filed with Lehigh County Court.

Hit and Run: reported on 7/14/18 in the unit block of S 6th Street. Unknown vehicle struck victim’s Ford Freestar damaging the driver’s side rear light and bumper.

Theft: reported on 7/15/18 in the 500 block of Keystone Avenue. Actor removed a seat and 2 side cases valued at $1,500 from the victim’s motorcycle.

Retail Theft: Tina Brown, 55, of Emmaus was arrested on 7/13/18 for Retail Theft after she removed $586.15 worth of merchandise from Weis Market 1220 Chestnut Street. Charges filed with Lehigh County Court.

Theft of a Motor Vehicle: reported on 7/20/18 in the 100 block of Jefferson Street. Actor stole victim’s unlocked 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee valued at $2,000. Vehicle was recovered on 7/28/18 in Emmaus.

Driving Under the Influence: Rachael Davis, 24, of Easton was arrested on 7/21/18 for Driving Under the Influence and Driving with a Suspended License in the 300 block of Main Street after she was involved in an auto accident. She was transported to the Lehigh County DUI Center and processed.

Theft of a Motor Vehicle: reported on 7/27/18 in the 800 block of N 2nd Street. Actor stole victim’s locked Honda CRV valued at $15,000. Vehicle was recovered on 7/28/18 in Lehighton.

Burglary: reported on 7/29/18 in the 800 block of Ridge Street. Actor cut the lock on victim’s shed and removed various power tools and a compressor all valued at $975.