Joshua John Braggs arrested on burglary and assault charges
Forks Township Police say 51-year-old Joshua John Braggs entered a home through an unsecured bedroom window on August 7 and struck a known female victim; he was arrested August 11 and jailed on $15,000 bail.
Forks Township Police arrested 51-year-old Joshua John Braggs on August 11, 2026, charging him with one count of burglary (overnight accommodations/person present, F1), one count of simple assault (M2) and one count of harassment (summary). Officers say that on August 7, Braggs opened an unsecured bedroom window on Canterbury Court in Easton, reached inside and struck a female who was in bed; visible injuries were observed and a warrant was issued by MDJ 03-2-09 (docket MJ-03209-CR-0000120-2026). Bail was set at $15,000 and Braggs was transported to Northampton County Prison; the public is asked to call 911 with sightings or submit tips via Crimewatch or to Officer Dave at [email protected].