Wayne County Man Hit With More Than 1,000 Counts Of Felony Child Pornography
- Ed Histed
- December 29, 2023
A man from the northern Poconos is accused of messaging children on Xbox with explicit content while they were playing online. 29 year old Christopher Foster of Salem Township in Wayne County is facing a long list of charges, including more than 1,000 counts of felony child pornography.
Read MoreMurder House Demolished
- Ed Histed
- December 29, 2023
The house in Idaho where four University of Idaho students were fatally stabbed last year has been demolished. The house was sold to the university after the killings, and the school decided to tear it down because it was a painful reminder of the tragedy. Some of the victims’ families argued that the demolition should […]
Read MoreMonroe Budget Approved
- Ed Histed
- December 29, 2023
Monroe County Commissioners have unanimously approved the 2024 county budget, which includes an increase in the tax millage, but a decrease in total spending. The 2023 budget came in at $180.4 Million. The budget for 2024 adds up to $162.6 Million… a decrease of $17.8 Million. Property tax millage will increase though, from about 3.2 […]
Read MorePocono Manhunt Underway
- Ed Histed
- December 29, 2023
State Police are seeking a wanted man in Monroe County. 49 year old Edward Massey is wanted on criminal charges including corruption of minors. According to investigators, Massey is known to frequent Monroe and Northampton Counties. They say he also has ties to a business in Florida. If you have any information about where he […]
Read MoreMore Notes Popping Up In More Sealed Food Containers
- Ed Histed
- December 28, 2023
We first told you yesterday about a note found sealed in a box of cereal. Now there are more reports of cryptic notes found inside sealed food packages coming in from all around Pennsylvania. All of the items were purchased from different retailers. The FBI and the FDA are now involved in the investigation.
Read MoreNew Proposal Targets ‘Forgotten’ Guns At State Airports
- Ed Histed
- December 28, 2023
Amid an increase in air travelers who claim that they simply forgot about the gun packed in their luggage, proposed legislation in Harrisburg would strip a gun owner of their license to carry if they attempt to bring a firearm… loaded or unloaded… through an airport baggage checkpoint.
Read MoreAnother Legal Setback For Kohberger
- Ed Histed
- December 28, 2023
In the latest move involving the case of a Monroe County man accused of killing four college students in Idaho last year, a judge has now agreed to seal a motion to dismiss the proceedings against Bryan Kohberger. The latest ruling follows a move last week by the same judge to deny a request by […]
Read MorePolice Seek Theft Suspect
- Ed Histed
- December 28, 2023
Pocono Township Police are investigating after merchandise was stolen from a store in the Poconos. Police say last Thursday afternoon, the suspect entered the Banana Republic Outlet in the Pocono Premium Outlets shopping center and took off with $2,090 worth of items. They have released a picture of the suspect, and ask anyone with information […]
Read MoreRed Cross Offering Incentives For Blood Donations
- Ed Histed
- December 27, 2023
The holidays are always challenging when it comes to blood donations. The Red Cross hopes this will help. Blood and plasma donations are urgently needed right now here in the Poconos. The Red Cross hopes to collect more donations by offering a free t-shirt. To get one, all you have to do is donate blood, […]
Read MoreGas Price Update
- Ed Histed
- December 27, 2023
Lots of people are hitting the road this week, and as we take a look at gas prices locally, we find that they fluctuated between $3.13 and $3.24 a gallon in East Stroudsburg as of Christmas Day. Meanwhile, the national average price for a gallon of regular-grade gas stands at $3.12. A week ago the […]
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