Man Arrested on Assault and Drug Charges in Nazareth

19-year-old Angel L. De Leon faces multiple charges after domestic disturbance incident.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Nazareth police arrested a 19-year-old man named Angel L. De Leon following a domestic disturbance on February 19, 2026. Officers responded to a report of a disturbance in progress on East Prospect Street and determined that De Leon was the primary aggressor in a physical altercation with a female. During the arrest, police also discovered illegal substances on De Leon's person.

Why it matters

Domestic violence incidents and drug-related crimes are ongoing concerns for law enforcement in the Nazareth community. This arrest highlights the need for continued vigilance and intervention to address these public safety issues.

The details

According to police, officers responded to a disturbance in progress on East Prospect Street at 6:48 a.m. on February 19, 2026. Upon arrival, they determined that a physical altercation had occurred between De Leon and a female. After investigating, police established that De Leon was the primary aggressor. During the arrest, police also discovered illegal substances on De Leon's person.

  • On February 19, 2026, police responded to a disturbance in progress on East Prospect Street at 6:48 a.m.

The players

Angel L. De Leon

A 19-year-old Pennsylvania resident who was arrested and charged with simple assault, harassment, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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What’s next

De Leon was transported to District Justice Capbianco's office for arraignment following his arrest.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing domestic violence and drug-related crimes in the Nazareth community. Continued vigilance and intervention efforts will be crucial to improving public safety in the area.