Brandon Heck charged with public drunkenness, disorderly conduct
An allegedly intoxicated man reportedly approached a motorist on South Main Street with an open beer and directed offensive language at the victim and his family before returning to his residence; police later located and charged him.
Nazareth Borough police say they responded August 11, 2026 at 10:40 PM to a disturbance on the 100 block of South Main Street after a motorist reported being approached by an intoxicated male with an open can of beer who used offensive language toward him and his family. Officers located 46-year-old Brandon Heck, found him intoxicated, identified him, and charged him with 5505 (public drunkenness and similar misconduct) and 5503 A3 (disorderly conduct — obscene language/gestures); he was released. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.