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Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR | May 17, 2024

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Bethlehem school resource officer who also works as a soccer coach, Officer Costas Alestas, 43, of Palmer Township.

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Join Megan Frank every Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. for Insights with LehighValleyNews.com on WLVR.

Each week she’s joined by reporters to talk about the stories they’ve been following. These journalists are experts in their beats and offer you a greater understanding of the stories they’re working on.

This week, a school resource officer who also works as a soccer coach, Officer Costas Alestas, 43, of Palmer Township, was arraigned on multiple sex crimes. Authorities said he committed sex acts with a 14-year-old student at East Hills Middle School.

Reporter Ryan Gaylor has been following the story. Ryan attended the press conference about the arrest and tells Megan what information was shared.

Also, the region’s largest employer, Lehigh Valley Health Network, has officially merged with Philadelphia based health care system, Jefferson University Hospital.

Reporter Brittany Sweeney has been following the stories and fills Megan in on the details we have so far.

In addition, Brittany explains what “Vampire Facials” are and why their safety has been questioned.

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