Monroe County Teen to Be Charged As Adult
A 17-year-old from Monroe County has been charged as an adult after a string of crimes across the area. On April 26, Kaiden Brown and another teen allegedly shot at a house, burglarized a gas station, and stole from a tobacco shop… shooting out the store’s window. The investigation is ongoing, and more charges may […]
Read MoreJudge Will Not Rule Out Death Penalty in Kohberger Case
An Idaho judge has denied Bryan Kohberger’s latest request to remove the death penalty from his case. Kohberger… or the Poconos… is charged with killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. The judge ruled prosecutors didn’t withhold evidence. His trial is scheduled to begin in August.
Read MoreFighting Food Insecurity in Stroudsburg
A new nonprofit in Stroudsburg is working to fight food insecurity. The Stroudsburg Community Food Resource Center is seeking a location and new board members. Organizer Josh Loomis says the goal is to create a central hub for food and human services by uniting local groups.
Read MoreEast Stroudsburg Clean Up Set for Saturday
More than 200 volunteers are set to roll up their sleeves for East Stroudsburg’s Borough Beautification Day this Saturday. The event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. at the Dansbury Park Pavilion. Crews will clean up trash and debris, with students, athletes, and community members are all pitching in. The borough will provide tools and free […]
Read MoreFacebood Scam Costs Monroe County Woman $5,000
A 62-year-old Monroe County woman lost $5,000 in a Facebook scam. State Police say a scammer posed as a former friend, urging her to invest through a fake site using Bitcoin. The site falsely showed $47,000 in profit, but the money was gone. Police warn others not to invest through messages tied to “Amex CYPMarket.”
Read MoreIllegal Dumping Under Investigation at Birchwood Resort
Pocono Township Police are asking for your help after a 1978 Coachmen camper and a pile of industrial carpet and yellow paint were illegally dumped at the Birchwood Resort in East Stroudsburg. The mess appeared Sunday. Anyone with information can call police and leave an anonymous tip.
Read MoreMt. Airy Casino Class Action Suit Headed to Med
A federal judge has put the brakes on a class-action lawsuit against Mount Airy Casino Resort, granting a 120-day pause while both sides explore mediation. The suit, led by former employees, accuses the casino of tip theft and wage violations. As of April 28, the number of plaintiffs had jumped to 101. Mediation is set […]
Read MoreInvestigation Underway After Kids Mouths Taped at Monroe County Elementary School
A Monroe County school is under investigation after a staff member is accused of taping students’ mouths during a lunch period. It is said to have happened earlier this month at Hamilton Elementary in Stroudsburg. The Stroudsburg Area School District says the matter is still under review, and local authorities have been informed.
Read More2 Teens Face Charges After Chestnuthill Crime Spree
Two teens are facing charges after a string of crimes in Chestnuthill Township early Saturday. State Police say the 16- and 17-year-old suspects broke into several businesses along Route 209, fired dozens of shots, and stole fireworks, vape products, and other items. One juvenile reportedly shot out the front window of West End Tobacco and […]
Read MoreChestnuthill Crime Spree Results in Arrest of 16-year-old
A 16-year-old is charged in a Monroe County crime spree that hit five properties in Chestnuthill Township Saturday. Businesses were ransacked, a home was shot at, and 40 rounds were fired near the West End Fairgrounds. State Police say more suspects are likely. No injuries were reported.
Read More