Crime & Safety

Lower Milford Man Fought With Family Members, Police Say

A Lower Milford Township man was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and other offenses after he allegedly fought with his mother and brother and attempted to stab his stepfather on Bellgate Road Saturday.

A Lower Milford Township man was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, simple assault, harassment and possession of drug paraphernalia and committed to Lehigh County Prison in lieu of $20,000 bail after he allegedly fought with his mother and brother and attempted to stab his stepfather Saturday, the Express-Times reported.

According to the story published by the newspaper, which cites court documents, 22-year-old Shawn Kresge of the 7300 block of Bellgate Road also attempted to punch his mother, and was found to be in possession of a shoestring wrapped in a bandana and several syringes after police arrived at the family home.


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