Police Nab Robbery Suspects

Three suspects were arrested last night in connection with a robbery that took place at 13th and Northampton streets on Sunday evening, Easton police have announced.

A 27-year-old man was robbed of $480 cash and a cell phone at the Getty station location at approximately 6:40 p.m. on Sunday, authorities said, adding that the victim was punched and three suspects fled in a black Ford Focus with a "Hello Kitty" license plate on the vehicle's front end.

Police were on alert looking for the vehicle, a release from the Easton Police Department said, and later that night, at about 11:15 p.m., Detective Chris Miller, then off-duty, noticed the suspect vehicle and followed it into Wilson Borough, where he coordinated with Wilson Police to stop the car.

Wilson Borough police stopped the car and found the suspects inside in the 1900 block of Freemansburg Avenue, a media release states.

The three suspects, Justin Phipps of Easton, Kasim Ramsey and Anthony Moore, both of Brooklyn, NY, were all arrested at the scene.

Phipps has been charged with robbery, theft, receiving stolen property, and possession of a controlled substance, according to police.

Ramsey has been charged with robbery, theft, receiving stolen property, simple assault, and possession of a small amount of marijuana, they added.

Moore reportedly faces charges of robbery, theft, and receiving stolen property.

All three were committed to Northampton County Prison after being processed, Easton police said.

"This is an example of great police work by Wilson and Easton police!" concluded Easton Police Inspector Daniel Reagan in a media release.

Cemetery Robbery Suspect Arrested

A suspect has been arrested in connection with the strong-arm robbery that took place in Easton Cemetery early Friday afternoon.

Anthony Joseph Giamoni of 141 South 12th St. was taken into custody around 10 p.m. Friday night and charged with robbery, theft, and simple assault, the Easton Police Department reported.

He was then arraigned at Northampton County central booking and lodged in Northampton County Prison in lieu of $35,000 bail, authorities said.

"The officers did a remarkable job!" said EPD Inspector Daniel Reagan. "Officers were on-scene quickly and immediately began gathering information and evidence.  Additionally, there was cooperation from the victim and a witness.  That was very helpful in resolving this matter quickly, and that aided us greatly with being able to get this person off the street."

He added, "It shows that when victims and witnesses fully cooperate with police we can be much more effective."

Woman Robbed at Easton Cemetery

Easton Cemetery, normally a tranquil setting, was the site
of a strong-arm robbery earlier today.

A 40-year-old city woman was reportedly the victim of a strong-arm robbery earlier today while visiting grave sites at Easton Cemetery.

Easton police say that at approximately 12:30 p.m. they were called to the cemetery after the woman was punched by a man who then robbed her of an undisclosed amount of cash. He then fled on foot in an unknown direction, authorities said.

The perpetrator is described as being a white male about 20 years old, approximately 5 foot 6 inches tall, who was wearing a red t-shirt and blue jeans at the time of the incident.

"This investigation is very active, and thus far it does not appear the victim was randomly selected," said EPD Inspector Daniel Reagan. "It is a holiday weekend and nice out, so people are everywhere.  Therefore, I am certain that we will identify the individual responsible for this act."

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call Easton Police at 610-759-2200 or at the Easton Police tip line at  610-250-6635. Callers may remain anonymous.

Wilson Police Seek Robbery Suspects Who Assaulted Resident

Wilson Police report a borough resident was assaulted and robbed in broad daylight early Monday afternoon while walking in the 1900 block of Washington Boulevard, and the department is actively seeking suspects.

The victim, an 18-year-old man, was assaulted by four out of five men who approached him and was robbed of a carton of cigarettes he was carrying, police say. They added the victim suffered facial injuries but denied medical treatment.

The attack happened at approximately 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 17. The suspects are described as being five black males, who fled in an unknown direction after the crime.

Wilson Borough Police request that anyone that may have witnessed the incident or has information about the strong-arm robbery please call Detective Christopher Meehan at 610-258-8542.