Man Turns Himself in After Stroudsburg Hit-and-run Injures Woman
A man has surrendered to police following a hit-and-run that injured a woman in October 2024. Robert Miller allegedly hit the woman near 4th and Main Streets in Stroudsburg around 2 a.m., stopping briefly to apologize before driving away. The victim was hospitalized. Miller admitted to the collision and was reportedly driving with a suspended […]
Read MoreDui Checkpoints Coming to Monroe County for Memorial Day Weekend
State police in Monroe and Carbon counties will run DUI checkpoints starting today and continuing through Memorial Day. Troopers will be stopping drivers to check for signs of drug or alcohol impairment. The goal is to keep roads safe during one of the year’s busiest travel weekends.
Read MoreMan, 36, Dies After Excavator Accident in Lehigh County
A 36 year old West Penn Township man died Wednesday morning after being struck by an excavator at a private worksite. Authorities say the man was removing fallen trees when the machine rotated with a tree still in its grasp and hit him. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, where he later […]
Read MoreStroudsburg Lunch Monitor Faces Firing Over Mouth-taping Incident
A lunch monitor at Hamilton Elementary in Stroudsburg could lose her job after allegedly placing painter’s tape over students’ mouths. The school board issued a notice of termination to Dorothy Lanza, accusing her of past neglect and abusive behavior. The district says the incident was not isolated and cited years of concerning evaluations. Lanza claimed […]
Read MoreMan Turns Himself in After Alleged Hit-and-run in Stroudsburg
A man accused of hitting a woman with his car and fleeing the scene has turned himself in. Stroud Area Regional Police say 46 year old Robert Miller admitted he struck the woman last October in Stroudsburg, then left after briefly stopping to apologize. He’s charged with driving without a license and causing injury in […]
Read MoreBarricade Situation Ends Peacefully in Nazareth Borough
A shelter in place order was lifted in Nazareth Borough after a barricade situation ended late Wednesday. Police got a person out of a home on South New Street around 10 p.m. No injuries were reported.
Read MoreFour Advance in Monroe County Judicial Race
Patrick Best, Alex Marek, Janet Jackson and Kelly Lombardo will appear on the November ballot for two open seats on the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas. The general election is set for November 3.
Read MoreMan Charged After Wawa Theft Involving Minors in Tannersville
A 40 year old man is facing charges after police say he and a woman stole $86 worth of food and drinks from the Wawa in Tannersville. Thomas Decrescenzo is charged with retail theft and corruption of minors. Three children were with the pair during the incident. A warrant is being issued for the woman.
Read MoreTwo Dead After Driveway Turn Leads to Crash in Monroe County
Two women died after a car turning into a driveway on Route 115 in Tunkhannock Township was hit by an oncoming vehicle. Samuel Frantz was making a left turn when his car was struck. 55 year old Cherylynn Frantz and 75 year old Joann Keifer later died at the hospital. Fog may have been a […]
Read MoreBuckle Up or Get Pulled Over – ‘click It or Ticket’ Crackdown Starts Monday
Law enforcement agencies across Pennsylvania and neighboring states are stepping up seat belt enforcement as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign. The initiative is underway now, and it runs through June 1st. It includes high-visibility patrols, especially at night. Police warn: if you’re not buckled up, expect a ticket.
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