“Armed & Dangerous” East Stroudsburg Man Sought By FBI
The FBI is on the hunt for 26-year-old Ricky “Angel” Vargas, an East Stroudsburg man wanted for the stabbing death of a 31-year-old man in New Jersey, in February. Vargas, a member of the Latin Kings gang, has been charged with first-degree murder and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. The Stroud Regional Police Department is […]
Read MoreDon’t Drink And Drive Over Holiday Weekend
Local police will be on the lookout for impaired drivers this St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The patrols are not set up as traps but to keep people safe… The enforcement wave continues throughout the St. Patrick’s Day holiday this Monday.
Read MoreNew Wawa In Smithfield Twp Close To Opening
A new Wawa in Smithfield Township is nearing completion and is set to open soon. After passing a successful inspection earlier this month, the store, located at 237 Mosier Farm Drive, is in the final stages of construction, with the grand opening expected by April 10.
Read MoreCrackdown On Speeding Now Underway In East Stroudsburg
Police in Monroe County are warning drivers to slow down in the I-80 work zone near Exit 308 in East Stroudsburg. The area is undergoing an interchange overhaul, but despite reduced speed limits and safety cameras, speeding remains a major issue. Since the project began in 2022, PennDOT has issued over 48,000 violations. The speed […]
Read MorePolice: Dispute Between DJ And Victim Led To Fatal Long Pond Shooting
A payment dispute between a DJ and the victim led to a fatal shooting in Long Pond on January 12. Police say Jesus Sosa, who DJed the victim’s birthday party, returned later that night with family members, including his brother Oswaldo Sosa, where a confrontation escalated, resulting in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Zarata. Homicide […]
Read MoreHouse Fire Claims Cats In Chestnuthill Township
A fire broke out at a home on Red Pine Road in Chestnuthill Township just before 1:30 yesterday afternoon. Authorities say a woman and several pets managed to escape, though some cats did not survive. No human injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal […]
Read MoreKohberger Attorneys Now Claim Evidence Was Planted
Bryan Kohberger’s defense team will now argue at his upcoming trial that evidence in the Idaho student murders case was planted. The defense plans to challenge the discovery of a knife sheath with Kohberger’s DNA at the crime scene. Kohberger, who is from the Poconos and is charged with the 2022 murders of four University […]
Read MoreSome Now Say Name Change Is Wrong At Penn State
The Penn State Board of Trustees approved naming Beaver Stadium’s field “West Shore Home Field” Monday, despite protests from some trustees. Opponents, including former players, argued the decision disrespects Joe Paterno’s legacy and missed a chance to raise $250 million for the athletic department.
Read MoreReal ID Deadline Fast Approaching
The clock is ticking… The deadline for getting a REAL ID is fast approaching, with enforcement beginning May 7th. To fly domestically or access certain federal facilities, you’ll need either a REAL ID or another accepted form of ID. Pennsylvania is offering REAL ID days to help residents obtain their new cards, with the next […]
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Driver Hits Pedestrian On I-81
An East Stroudsburg driver hit a pedestrian on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County Monday morning. State Police say 48 year old Carson Gaston of Lehighton, was standing on the highway after being rear-ended by another driver when he was struck by 28 year old Jonothan Parker of East Stroudsburg. Parker’s car then collided with another […]
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