Day: August 29, 2024

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4 Arrested / 1 At Large After Pocono Twp Park Fight

Four men have been arrested, and one remains at large following an investigation into a fight during a basketball game in Pocono Township on July 8th at TLC Park. 20-year-old Ethan Mercado allegedly pulling a gun on other players. Mercado, along with 4 others fled before police arrived. The others have now been caught, but […]

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Local News

East Stroudsburg Drug Bust

An undercover investigation led to the arrest of two people in East Stroudsburg after a motel drug operation was busted. 50 year old Sean Johnson and 52 year old Cathi Jones were nabbed in Alabama following a warrant issued in Monroe County. Authorities say that between May and June 2023, they executed multiple controlled drug […]

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State News

MoneyGram Customers May Be Eligible For Claim

Pennsylvania residents who purchased MoneyGram checks that were never cashed since January 1, 2011, may be eligible to reclaim their money. Following a Supreme Court ruling, over $20 million in unclaimed funds is being returned to the state. The Pennsylvania Treasury Department encourages those affected to file a claim by providing evidence of their purchase. […]

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State News

State Police Warn Of ‘Sextortion’ Scam

Pennsylvania State Police are warning of a dangerous sextortion scam targeting teenage boys across the state. Scammers, often posing as young females online, are luring victims into sharing compromising photos and videos. They then threaten to release the images unless they’re paid. Police emphasize that victims won’t be prosecuted and stress the importance of reporting […]

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Weis Market Thefts Lead To Search For 2 Women

Stroud Area Regional Police are searching for two women involved in a theft at the Weis Market on Ninth Street in Stroudsburg. Police say the two suspects used what they call “a sleight-of-hand trick” to steal $140 in $20 bills after requesting change for three $100 bills. The same duo is suspected of committing a […]

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