Crime & Safety

Nazareth Man Arrested After Brawl at Towne House

Police say Wilson man pulled knife, winds up in prison.

Two men -- one from Wilson, one from Nazareth - were jailed Saturday following an "all out brawl," at a Nazareth bar, said.

Police said Damian Ladlee-Rapoli, 21, of 1121 Vine St., Wilson, pulled a knife on Thomas Misero, 23, of 31 E. Center St. in Nazareth during the fight at the on South Broad Street. 

After being thrown out of the bar, Ladlee-Rapoli fled the scene before police arrived. An officer was able to stop his car not far from the bar, and Ladlee-Rapoli admitted to being in a fight, police said.

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Both men were arraigned before District Judge Daniel Corpora in Easton.

Ladlee-Rapoli was charged with aggravated assault, making terroristic threats, simple assault, harassment and disorderly conduct, and sent to Northampton County Prison in lieu of $10,000 bail.

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Misero, who is on probation, was cited for public drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Misero’s probation officer was notified and a detainer was issued. He too was sent to county prison.

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