Zachary Cole-Borghi, the Lehigh County commissioner accused of more than 100 drug-related crimes, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Thursday and is headed to trial.
Cole-Borghi, 35, of Bethlehem, is among more than three dozen people charged in a multistate drug operation following a grand jury investigation. Prosecutors allege he conducted drug deals from various locations, including a Board of Commissioners meeting and while attending the March 2025 Peace and Justice Symposium at Northampton Community College.
His attorney, Gary Asteak, said Thursday that he would examine the evidence and then decide whether to file any motions. Cole-Borghi, who remains free on $50,000 bail and is still participating in county commissioner meetings, declined to comment.
The next hearing in the case is scheduled for July.