Lehighton arrests

Lehighton police reported on two arrests made by officers recently.

On Friday, Dec. 3, about 4 p.m. Brian T. Delaney, 43, of 2380 Little Gap Rd., Palmerton, was arrested for retail theft at Mallard Market along S. Second St. Police allege he attempted to conceal a total of $90.37 worth of merchandise.

On Saturday, Dec. 4, Edwin Mertz, 51, of 131 Mauch Chunk St., Lehighton, was cited for public drunkenness in the area of 125 Alum St.