7 Arrested In Healthcare Fraud Scheme Including 1 From East Stroudsburg
Seven people have been indicted on conspiracy charges for committing health care fraud involving “foot baths.” The scheme involved billing health insurance for unnecessary prescription drug combinations marketed as foot soak treatments. The suspects, including 43 year old Melissa Driscoll of East Stroudsburg, are accused of using pharmacies here in Pennsylvania to process fraudulent orders. […]
Read MoreKohberger Attorneys Now Challenging PA Arrest
Defense attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four Idaho students, are now challenging his arrest here in Pennsylvania. They claim law enforcement violated his rights during his December 2022 arrest in Monroe County, citing unlawful entry and failure to provide him promptly with his Miranda Rights. Despite the claims, local officials maintain that the […]
Read MoreDeath Penalty Argued In Kohberger Case
Bryan Kohberger, the Poconos man accused of killing four college students in 2022, appeared in court Thursday. His defense team argued against the death penalty, citing concerns over Idaho’s methods. Prosecutors countered, stating that the method of execution shouldn’t affect the sentence itself.
Read MoreElection Day Schedule Adjustments
Most banks and the U.S. Postal Service will operate as usual today… Election Day… as it’s not a federal holiday. However, some companies are offering adjustments for employee voting access. Bath & Body Works plans a delayed opening at noon to allow workers to vote, and some retailers, such as Best Buy, are providing paid […]
Read MoreFall Back This Weekend
Daylight saving time officially ends this weekend, with clocks set to “fall back” at 2 a.m. on Sunday. That extra hour of sleep may be welcomed by many, but some Pennsylvania lawmakers have pushed for a permanent daylight saving time. A bill in the state House of Representatives to make daylight saving time year-round received […]
Read MoreMcDonalds Resumes Sales Of Quarter Pounders After E Coli Scare
McDonald’s is resuming the sale of Quarter Pounders at hundreds of locations following the resolution of an E. coli outbreak which resulted in one death and sickened at least 75 people across 13 states including Pennsylvania, was traced back to slivered onions from a single supplier. Testing confirmed that beef patties were not the source […]
Read MoreProsecutors Push Back At Defense Efforts In Kohberger Case
Prosecutors in the Bryan Kohberger case are pushing back against defense efforts to eliminate aggravating factors and remove the death penalty as a possible punishment. Kohberger is the Poconos man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022. A hearing on the death penalty is set for November 7, with the trial scheduled […]
Read MoreKohberger Trial Now Delayed Until August
The trial of Bryan Kohberger, the Northeastern Pennsylvania man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students, has been postponed to August 11, 2025. Originally scheduled for June, the delay is due to a change of venue after Kohberger’s defense team requested more time to review evidence. Kohberger faces four counts of murder. A hearing […]
Read MoreJobless Rate On The Rise
Initial unemployment claims in Pennsylvania rose last week, reflecting a trend of increasing layoffs. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, new jobless claims reached 9,772 for the week ending October 5, up from 8,595 the previous week. Nationally, unemployment claims also climbed, with a total of 258,000 claims filed, a rise of 33,000 from […]
Read MoreNationwide Bank Hacking Scheme Originated In Monroe County
Four individuals are wanted in connection with a nationwide bank account hacking scheme that originated in Monroe County. The Pocono Township Police have issued arrest warrants for Erick David Hernandez Ynfante, Yordan Herrera, Elixander Lugo Javier, and Jonas Gereus Samedi. Police are urging anyone with information to contact them.
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