Month: September 2024

State News

Trio Of Catalytic Converter Thieves To Spend Years In Prison

Three Chicago men know know that Pennsylvania was not their best choice of states to launch a crime spree. The three have been sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison for a series of catalytic converter thefts here in the Keystone State. They were nabbed after stealing more than $300,000 worth of converters from […]

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Crash In Monroe County Proves Fatal To Northampton County Man

A crash proved fatal Friday afternoon in Polk Township, Monroe County. James Bruch of Bath, in Northampton County died in the crash that happened at the intersection of Scenic Drive and Barry S Road around 3:45pm on Friday. Police say Bruch’s truck failed to stop at a stop sign before colliding with another vehicle on […]

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Federal Lawsuit Filled Against PA Fish And Boat Commission

A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, alleging unconstitutional searches of private property. It comes after one man claims that conservation officers entered his yard without permission multiple times in 2023 while investigating fishing violations that were ultimately dismissed. The lawsuit also highlights an incident where an officer allegedly […]

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Former Reality Star Released From PA Prison To Rehab Facility

A former star of a reality show has been released from a Pennsylvania lockup and sent to a rehabilitation facility after spending a week in jail for violating his probation. 44 year od Bam Margera of “Jackass” was charged with DUI and reckless driving earlier this month, leading to his probation violation. He was then […]

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Shots Ring Out In NEPA Supermarket – Nobody Hurt

A man has been arrested for firing a gun inside a Scranton supermarket. 52 year old Charles Reina is facing charges after the incident that took place Sunday afternoon at Gerrity’s Supermarket. Nobody was hurt but the store was damaged. The investigation is ongoing.

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Fall Trout Stocking Planned

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has announced it will stock 116,500 trout in 118 lakes and streams across the state from October through mid-December. This effort will enhance popular fishing spots with rainbow, brown, and brook trout, offering opportunities for anglers during the fall and winter months. Anglers can check the county-by-county stocking schedule […]

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Stroudsburg Brothers Plead Guilty To Felony Charges

Two brothers from Stroudsburg have pleaded guilty to felony charges related to their involvement in the January 6 Capitol incident. Matthew Valentin admitted to pushing a metal barricade into a line of Capitol Police officers. He faces two counts of assaulting officers. His brother Andrew Valentin, pleaded guilty to one count of assault with a […]

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Expect Traffic Tie-Ups In Scranton Today Due To Biden Visit!

President Joe Biden is scheduled to visit Scranton on Friday. The White House says Biden’s visit is being made to honor the memory of his childhood friend, Thomas Bell Sr., who recently passed away. If you are planning to be in Scranton or in the general Scranton area today, you can likely expect a lot […]

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Monroe Volunteers Dedicate Time To Homelessness And Addiction

Volunteers in Monroe County dedicated their morning Thursday, to addressing homelessness and addiction as part of “Save a Life” day in the Poconos. Teaming up with Carbon Monroe Pike Drug and Alcohol, advocates spread awareness about recovery resources and handed out free Narcan boxes outside the district attorney’s office in Stroudsburg. The initiative also reached […]

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Kohberger Makes First Court Appearance In Boise, Idaho

The Poconos man accused of killing four University of Idaho college students… Bryan Kohberger… appeared in an Idaho courtroom Thursday for the first time since his murder trial was moved to the new venue in Boise. Kohberger, dressed in civilian clothes, did not speak during the hearing. His trial, originally set for next June, may […]

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