19 More Names Added To Casino Ban List
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has added 19 more names to the state’s involuntary exclusion list, banning them from gambling in casinos and online sites. Among those banned, two were cited for leaving children unattended in vehicles while gambling. Since the list’s inception, 1,363 people have been excluded for such violations along with other fraudulent […]
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Students Handed Stern Warning
East Stroudsburg University students are being warned by borough officials after disruptive behavior in off-campus housing. Violations could lead to eviction under the borough’s “three strikes” policy.
Read MoreFormer Theater Manager Charged With Theft
The former business manager of the Ritz Theater in Scranton is facing theft charges after allegedly stealing over $74,000. Investigators say 48 year old James Olecki used a company debit card for unauthorized transactions. Olecki was terminated, and he now faces legal action.
Read MoreMoney Match Checks In The Mail
Pennsylvania’s new Money Match program is sending $1.7 million in unclaimed property back to residents. More than 7,000 people will receive checks, with no action required if owed $500 or less. The next round of checks will go out in June.
Read MoreWrong Way Turnpike Driver Claims Life Of Motorcyclist
A 50-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a wrong-way crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lehigh County on Sunday. The crash closed the northbound lanes for hours. A 24-year-old woman driving south in the wrong lanes collided with two motorcycles, injuring another rider. The investigation is ongoing.
Read MoreBlooming Grove Man Charged In Child Sex Abuse Case
A Blooming Grove Township man has been charged with downloading and sharing child sexual abuse images. The arrest of 25-year-old Christian Snyder was announced following a tip from a national hotline. Snyder is now being held behind bars, and is awaiting a hearing.
Read MorePush To Jam Cell Phones In Prisons Moving Forward
A bipartisan coalition of 26 state attorneys general, including Pennsylvania’s Dave Sunday, is urging Congress to pass legislation allowing cell phone jamming in prisons. The move aims to prevent inmates from using contraband phones to commit crimes, such as drug trafficking and violence.
Read MoreProsecutors Plan To Introduce Even More Damning Kohberger Evidence
Prosecutors in the Bryan Kohberger case plan to use a graduate school essay as evidence. The paper, written while Kohberger studied at DeSales University, outlines a fictional crime scene investigation, with eerie similarities to the 2022 University of Idaho murders. Kohberger’s trial is set to begin this summer.
Read MoreMore Scams Reported Locally
Scammers are targeting E-ZPass users with fake text messages claiming unpaid tolls. The texts ask recipients to click a link to pay, but experts warn it’s a “smishing” scam designed to steal personal and financial information. E-ZPass never texts payment requests. If you receive such a message, delete it and don’t click those links!
Read MoreWildfire Risk Deemed High In Monroe County
Several counties here in northeastern Pennsylvania… including Monroe County… are facing an elevated risk of wildfires, as dry conditions increase the chances of rapid fire spread. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the warning urging residents to remain cautious.
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