June 26, 2026
— Jeff Ward, Lehigh Valley News Briefs
Two juveniles are in custody after the fire Wednesday on Front Street in Allentown, according to Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca.
The suspects’ names were not disclosed and the investigation continues.
Here’s the statement from law enforcement:
June 26, 2026
Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan and Allentown Police Chief Charles Roca announce that two juveniles are in custody in connection with the fire on Wednesday that destroyed several properties on Front Street in Allentown.
Both juveniles will not be named nor will their ages be provided. Due to the age and circumstances of the offense, these charges must proceed through the juvenile system.
Both are in juvenile detention currently and the charges include counts of Arson, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Conspiracy and Causing a Catastrophe.
The investigation remains ongoing.
We would also like to recognize the efforts of many agencies that helped with this investigation including Allentown Fire Department, Allentown Police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as well as community fire departments and other agencies offering assistance to affected
Lehigh Valley News Briefs 