DUI Checkpoints Planned
State police are warning that DUI checkpoints will be randomly scattered across various roadways in Pennsylvania beginning this weekend. Both sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols will be used to deter drinking and driving. Police say they are operating with a “zero-tolerance enforcement policy.” State Police have not released details on the specific areas where the […]
Read MoreJudicial Controversy In Monroe County
The Monroe County Republican Party is calling for a District Court Judge to resign. They are calling the fact that Monroe County Magistral District Judge Colleen Mancuso is married to newly-elected District Attorney Michael Mancuso… both Democrats… a conflict of interest. Judge Mancuso however, says she has no plans to resign because she is just […]
Read MoreRoad Closure In Chestnuthill Township
PennDOT says a road closure in Chestnuthill Township in Monroe County means some changes for those who regularly travel it. Sterling Road was “closed and detoured” for repairs between Route 715 and Camp Akiba Road beginning yesterday, and the closure will remain in place through most of the day tomorrow. The work will take place […]
Read MoreGovernor Proposes College Shakeup
Governor Josh Shapiro is proposing an overhaul of Pennsylvania’s higher education system. He says he wants to bring together Pennsylvania’s 14 state-owned universities and 15 independent community colleges under one system; slash tuition to $1,000 a semester for low-income students; and base state funding on school performance. It all comes about as the governor admits […]
Read MoreDeer Hunters May Have More Chances
Pennsylvania deer hunters who hunt in areas where Chronic Wasting Disease has been prevalent may have some extra time to hunt next season. The game commission is now reviewing data to try to learn whether enough deer were killed in some areas to reduce the spread of the deadly disease. The end result could be […]
Read MoreFunny Money Passed In Brodheadsville
State Police continue to investigate an incident where $600 worth of counterfeit cash was used at a CVS in Monroe County. Troopers say the suspects used the funny money to buy (5) $100 Visa gift cards and other items at a CVS in Brodheadsville. They say they were in a white Chevy Suburban with New […]
Read MoreMarten Reintroduction Nixed
About a year ago, it was a big thing… The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced plans to reintroduce the American Marten into the wilds of Pennsylvania. But when the game commission members met this past weekend, on Saturday, they had a change of heart. They tabled that reintroduction instead of moving forward with a vote on […]
Read MoreTobyhanna Man Arrested For Trying To Strangle Woman While Driving Her Car
Pocono Township Police arrested a man who they say strangled a woman while he was driving her car on Route 611 without her consent. 23 year old Isaac Oropeza of Tobyhanna is now facing charges including Strangulation; Simple assault; Reckless endangerment; and Unauthorized use of an automobile.
Read MoreNY Man Facing Decades In Prison For Funny Money Trail In Poconos
A man from New York State has pleaded guilty to using counterfeit bills in Monroe County. 36 year old Ahmed Brima of Staten Island, admitted that back in May of last year, he passed or attempted to pass about $3,800 worth of counterfeit $100 bills at the CVS Pharmacy in East Stroudsburg, the Rite Aid […]
Read MoreKoehberger’s Latest Appeal Denied By Idaho Judge
A man from the Poconos who is a suspected killer in Idaho, returned to an Idaho courtroom on Friday. Bryan Kohberger is accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students in the fall of 2022. For the second time, Kohberger’s defense team asked the judge to allow an appeal of his indictment to the […]
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