Four people have been charged a month after vandalism caused more than $46,000 in damage at Lights in the Parkway in Allentown.
One man and three juveniles are accused of the damages at the annual outdoor light display, according to a news release Friday from the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office.
The damage was reported on Dec. 14, 2025, near the Robinhood Bridge.
An 18-year-old from Lower Macungie Township was charged with two felony counts of criminal mischief involving damage exceeding $5,000 in connection with the incident.
He was arraigned and released on $10,000 unsecured bail, and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb. 26 before District Judge Karen Devine.
The three juveniles, whose names were not released, were also charged with criminal mischief in connection with the incident, prosecutors said.
Police said the vandalism included damage to multiple light display fixtures, including bent poles and posts, crushed light bulbs and a porta-potty that was pushed into the Lehigh Creek, causing the display to close temporarily.
Officials said the cost of the damages was estimated at $46,512
The investigation involved interviews and a review of video surveillance, which authorities said linked the man and the juveniles to the incident.
The case was investigated by Allentown Police Detective Ariel Vidal and will be prosecuted by Chief Deputy District Attorney Gregory R. Englert.