Blotter

On December 5th at 6:11 pm, The Emmaus Police Department responded to 410 Eagle Dr
for a disturbance involving an individual who was reportedly violent and destroying the
residence. Joshua Lee Stevens, 21, was identified as the suspect and attempted to leave in a
vehicle, nearly running over an EPD Officer who was on-scene. A second EPD Officer had
arrived and was still in his Patrol Car when Stevens intentionally rammed the Patrol Car headon causing air-bags on both vehicles to be deployed. Stevens fled on foot and was tracked by a Salisbury PD K-9 Unit along with an assisting Officer from Macungie PD. Stevens was located in the wooded area behind McDonalds in the 1100 block of Chestnut St. Stevens resisted arrest and was subdued with a Taser. Stevens was taken to LVHC-CC for evaluation and upon release faces charges of Aggravated Assault, Simple Assault, Reckless
Endangerment, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, Criminal Mischief and Driving without
a License.
The EPD Officer who was in his vehicle at the time of the collision received treatment for
moderate injury at LVHC-CC and released.

Please report any suspicious activity in your neighborhood by calling (610) 437-5252. Time is of essence; do not hesitate if people or vehicles appear out of place.