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Allentown police officer pistol-whipped man after car chase, charged in ‘unjustified assault’, DA says
An Allentown police officer is charged with assault for pistol-whipping a man during an arrest last month, according to authorities. Abviud Carvajal, 30, of South Whitehall Township faces charges of aggravated assault and simple assault for allegedly hitting the man with the muzzle of his handgun following a police chase July 23.
Allentown police officer charged in alleged attack: What happened during July 23 arrest?
An Allentown police officer knew a fleeing suspect was unarmed and surrendering peacefully when he attacked him with his department-issued firearm, authorities said. Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P.
Pennsylvania police officer charged with allegedly pistol-whipping man after chase through Allentown
Allentown police officer Abviud Carvajal, 30, is charged with allegedly pistol-whipping a man after a police chase last month.
Allentown officer charged with assault after chase
An Allentown police officer, who authorities said struck a man in the face with the muzzle of his gun while the man was surrendering to him, has been arrested for an unjust assault. Abviud Carvajal
Allentown police officer charged with assault after allegedly striking suspect with gun
The city patrolman allegedly hit Thomas Kravitz Jr. in the face with his firearm after a police chase ended in a crash in Whitehall.
Allentown police officer charged for unjustified assault during arrest
An Allentown police officer has been charged for an unjustified assault during an arrest last month, the Lehigh County District Attorney and Allentown Police Chief announced Thursday afternoon. Officials said Abviud Carvajal surrendered to authorities on Thursday.
Allentown police officer accused of pistol-whipping man during arrest
Abviud Carvajal, 30, has been charged with aggravated assault and simple assault in the July 23 incident, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin Holihan said.
Pa. officer accused of hitting suspect in the face with gun during traffic stop
An Allentown officer was charged with assault after he was seen on camera hitting a man, who appeared to be surrendering, during a traffic stop on July 23, 2025, officials said.
Allentown officer charged after hitting surrendering suspect with firearm during arrest
It happened on July 23 during a pursuit that ended in Whitehall Township — now an Allentown Police officer is facing criminal charges after allegedly striking a surrendering suspect in the face with the muzzle of his gun.
APD officer charged with assaulting suspect following police pursuit
The officer allegedly struck the victim in the face with the muzzle of his firearm, causing a laceration to the man's head.
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Cop Abviud Carvajal Charged For Striking Surrendering Man
His preliminary hearing is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26.Suspect Was Surrendering, Video ShowsThe charges stem ...
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An Allentown police officer now finds himself on the wrong side of the law after being arrested for allegedly pistol-whipping a suspect following a chase. Patrolman Abviud Carvajal is now ...