DUI hit and run

Robert V. Gibson, 57, of Macungie, is charged with driving under the influence after a hit and run accident at the intersection of Alburtis Road and Orchard Drive, Lower Macungie Township, 8:22 p.m. May 12. According to a press release from Pennsylvania State Police at Fogelsville, Gibson allegedly tried to leave the accident scene. Two witnesses attempted to stop Gibson from leaving the accident scene and Gibson allegedly shoved one of the witnesses multiple times in an effort to get away. Gibson then allegedly called a person described by police as his girlfriend to pick him up at the scene. Gibson then allegedly drove his girlfriend's car from the scene just as state police troopers and members of the Alburtis Police Department arrived. Gibson allegedly attempted to elude police and eventually stopped in his driveway where he was placed under arrest. Gibson was transported to Lehigh County Central Booking Center. Charges were filed through District Court 31-3-02.

Simple assault

Matthew Ruth, 42, no address given, was arrested and charged with simple assault and harassment after he allegedly struck a female, 41, in the head while traveling along Chestnut Street, Upper Milford Township, 9:52 a.m. May 5. According to police, Ruth and the female returned to an apartment in the 4200 block of Chestnut Street where Ruth allegedly slapped the female, threw her to the ground, pushed her from a chair and threw a mirror at her, striking her on the head. Ruth was arraigned in District Court 31-3-03.

Theft

Reported by a female, 55, of Bethlehem, at Walmart, 1091 Mill Creek Road, Lower Macungie Township, 12:41 a.m. April 14; a tan purse containing money, prescription medications and various bonus cards was left in a shopping cart and taken. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Pennsylvania State Police at 610-395-1438.

Criminal mischief

Reported in the 1100 block of Grange Road, Lower Macungie Township, unknown actors damaged the exterior of a residence at approximately 5:30 p.m. May 5. The investigation continues.

Disorderly conduct

Monica Garcia, 35, of Bethlehem, was taken into custody and charged with disorderly conduct after she allegedly became irate after being terminated by her employer, Global Access, 330 Schantz Road, Lower Macungie Township, between 2:10 and 2:15 p.m. May 5. Garcia allegedly banged on the exterior walls of the business with a small baseball bat and made unreasonable noise. Charges were filed through District Court 31-3-02.

Identity theft

Reported by a resident of Reservoir Hill Road, Lower Macungie Township, 9:08 a.m. May 1, an unknown actor filed a fraudulent IRS tax return using the resident's identity. The investigation continues.