Allentown Police Officer Charged With Using Unjustified Force During Arrest

Aug. 7, 2025

— Jeff Ward, Lehigh Valley News Brief

An Allentown Police Department has been charged with using unjustified force during an arrest.

Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Police Chief Charles Roca issued the following statement today:

Officer Abviud Carvajal allegedly struck a suspect in the face with a handgun after a chase. The suspect police were after was also charged, according to the statement below:

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