Towne House, American Legion Cited for Alleged Liquor Code Violations

Two bars in Nazareth have been cited by the Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Enforcement Office.

The Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Enforcement Office has cited two Nazareth Borough bars for alleged offenses. According to a press release, the Harold V. Knecht Post 415 American Legion on S. Main Street was cited for: According to the press release, the Towne House on S. Broad St. was cited for: These charges will be brought before an administrative law judge who has the authority to impose penalties ranging from $50 to $1,000 for minor offenses and up to $5,000 for more serious offenses. The judge can impose a license suspension or revocation based on the severity of the charge, and can also mandate training for the licensee in an effort to educate on the requirements of being a licensee in Pennsylvania.

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Judge Prohibits Nazareth Councilman from Entering Police Station

Larry Stoudt, the Nazareth councilman accused of attempting to obstruct a Pennsylvania State Police investigation, is prohibited from entering Nazareth Borough Police Department headquarters.

Judge Prohibits Nazareth Councilman from Entering Police Station

Larry Stoudt, the Nazareth councilman accused of attempting to obstruct a Pennsylvania State Police investigation, is prohibited from entering Nazareth Borough Police Department headquarters.

A Palmer Township district judge Wednesday ordered the vice president of Nazareth Borough Council -- facing charges of obstructing a state police probe -- to stay out of borough Police Department headquarters. Larry Stoudt, 74, waived his right to a preliminary hearing in front of District Judge Jackie Taschner. There was a change of venue request because District Judge John Capobianco's office, Nazareth Borough Hall and the police department are all housed in the same building. Stoudt was charged Oct. 9 with one misdemeanor count of criminal attempt-obstruction of law or government for allegedly trying to interfere with a Pennsylvania State Police undercover investigation. He faces a maximum of two years in prison and $5,000 in fines. …

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State Police: Councilman Larry Stoudt Attempted to Obstruct Investigation

Larry Stoudt, 74, is accused of attempting to obstruct a Pennsylvania State Police investigation into possible violations at a private social club in Nazareth.

Nazareth Councilman Accused of Attempting to Obstruct a Police Investigation

Larry Stoudt, 74, is accused of attempting to obstruct a Pennsylvania State Police investigation into possible violations at a private social club in Nazareth.

Larry Stoudt, the vice president of Nazareth Borough Council, is facing charges after allegedly attempting to obstruct a Pennsylvania State Police undercover investigation, according to a press release issued Friday morning. The Pennsylvania State Police Liquor Enforcement Office was conducting an investigation into possible violations at a private social club in Nazareth. The club was not named. According to the press release, an undercover officer obtained membership into the club using a fake driver's license, a photocopy of which is kept on file at the club. Shortly after, a search warrant was executed at the social club. Stoudt, 74, then headed to the Nazareth Borough Police Department with the photocopied driver's license in hand, …

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