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Woman shoots man in face during road rage incident in Coolbaugh Twp., Pa. State Police say

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Pennsylvania State Police are accusing a woman of shooting a man in the face during a road rage incident on I-380 in Monroe County Tuesday morning.The woman, 38, is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, terrorist threats, propel missile into occupied dwelling, recklessly endangering another person, and reckless driving, according to a news release from state police.

Fire SceneBroadcastJun 19, 2025Please avoid Thomas St between 8th and 9th St in Stroudsburg Boro due to an active fire scene.read more

Image for Fire SceneFire SceneBroadcastJun 19, 2025Please avoid Thomas St between 8th and 9th St in Stroudsburg Boro due to an active fire scene.read more

NEWS POST: Police Officer Application Period Closed

applications_closed.jpg Police Officer Application Period Closed The application period for the Position of Police Officer for the Stroud Area Regional Police Department has now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone that has applied! Just a reminder that the written test will be:

ARREST: Rinaldi, Eric Kenneth - 18-3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (M2)

Photo of Rinaldi, Eric Kenneth Rinaldi, Eric Kenneth 18-3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (M2) Age 21 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 10" Weight 145 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown

ARREST: Mack, Donovan Stephen - 2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT and 1 additional charge

Photo of Mack, Donovan Stephen Mack, Donovan Stephen 2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT2709 (A)(1) HARASSMENT BY PHYSICAL CONTACT Age 35 Race Black Gender Male Height 5' 10" Weight 155 lbs Hair Black

ARREST: HARRINGTON, MAURICE RASH - (1 COUNT) ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILDREN (F3) and 4

Photo of HARRINGTON, MAURICE RASH HARRINGTON, MAURICE RASH (1 COUNT) ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILDREN (F3)(1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M1)(1 COUNT) RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON (M2)(1 COUNT) DISORDERLY CONDUCT (M3)(1 COUNT) HARASSMENT (S) Age 38 Race Black Gender

ARREST: Altemose, Kevin Dean - (1 COUNT) FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE OFFICER (F3) and

Photo of Altemose, Kevin Dean Altemose, Kevin Dean (1 COUNT) FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE OFFICER (F3)(1 COUNT) FLIGHT TO AVOID APPREHENSION (M2) Age 58 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 0" Weight 150 lbs Hair Brown

Rolon, Juan Jose - 18-3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (M2)ArrestJun 16, 2025Juan Jose Rolon turned himself in and was arraigned at MDJ Wolbert's...

Image for Rolon, Juan Jose  - 18-3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (M2)Rolon, Juan Jose - 18-3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (M2)ArrestJun 16, 2025Juan Jose Rolon turned himself in and was arraigned at MDJ Wolbert's office

ARREST: Pappalardo-Pinto, Nicholas M - 2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT 2709 (A)(1) HARASSMENT

Photo of Pappalardo-Pinto, Nicholas M Pappalardo-Pinto, Nicholas M 2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT 2709 (A)(1) HARASSMENT 5503 (A)(1) DISORDERLY CONDUCT Age 18 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 10" Weight 180 lbs Hair

ARREST: Johnson-Norris, Tyleek N - 2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT 2709 (A)(1) HARASSMENT 5503

Photo of Johnson-Norris, Tyleek N Johnson-Norris, Tyleek N 2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT 2709 (A)(1) HARASSMENT 5503 (A)(1) DISORDERLY CONDUCT Age 18 Race Black Gender Male Height 5' 5" Weight 140 lbs Hair Black

ARREST: Hernandez, Christopher - 2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT 2709 (A)(1) HARASSMENT 5503

Photo not available for Hernandez, Christopher  Hernandez, Christopher 2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT 2709 (A)(1) HARASSMENT 5503 (A)(1) DISORDERLY CONDUCT Age 19 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 7" Weight 130 lbs Hair Brown

ARREST: Drake, William - (1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE & (1 COUNT)

Photo not available for Drake, William  Drake, William (1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE & (1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Age 27 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 7" Weight 180 lbs Hair Brown

ARREST: BRAGG, ALEXIS C - (1) COUNT IDENTITY THEFT (M1)

Photo of BRAGG, ALEXIS C BRAGG, ALEXIS C (1) COUNT IDENTITY THEFT (M1) Age 42 Race White Gender Female

Pocono Mtn Volunteer Fire celebrates 100 years of service

MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Marking a huge milestone, a local volunteer fire company in the Poconos is celebrating a century of service. Hitting triple digits of service, it’s an accomplishment worth bragging about here at the Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company. “One of the best things I ever heard was, ‘the greatest thing since sliced bread,’ well, we’ve been around longer than sliced bread!” said Terry Cramer, president of Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Company.

ARREST: CUPAIUOLO, ALICIA - (1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED

Photo not available for CUPAIUOLO, ALICIA  CUPAIUOLO, ALICIA (1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- GENERAL IMPAIRMENT(M)(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (M)(1) COUNT POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (M)(1 COUNT) PUBLIC INTOXICATION (S) Age 35 Race White Gender Female

ARREST: CZAPKOWICZ, MATTHEW - (1 COUNT) THEFT BY DECEPTION (M1) and 1 additional charge

Photo of CZAPKOWICZ, MATTHEW  CZAPKOWICZ, MATTHEW (1 COUNT) THEFT BY DECEPTION (M1)(1 COUNT) RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (M1) Age 27 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 1" Weight 160 lbs Hair Brown

ARREST: JOHNSON, NAOMI T. - SIMPLE ASSAULT M2 and 2 additional charges

Photo of JOHNSON, NAOMI T. JOHNSON, NAOMI T. SIMPLE ASSAULT M2HARASSMENT (S)DISORDERLY CONDUCT (S) Age 51 Race Black Gender Female Height 5' 4" Weight 170 lbs Hair Black

ARREST: Morris, Jerry Cerne - 1 COUNT (18) 2501(A) ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE (F1) and 6

Photo of Morris, Jerry Cerne Morris, Jerry Cerne 1 COUNT (18) 2501(A) ATTEMPTED HOMICIDE (F1)1 COUNT (18) 2702(A)(4) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (F1)1 COUNT (18) 2702(A) AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (F2)1 COUNT (18) 2701(A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)1 COUNT (18) 2701(A)(2) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)1 COUNT (18) 2705 RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON (M1)

Stroudsburg man arrested for allegedly beating man with belt, stabbing him

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Stroudsburg man was arrested after allegedly beating a 60-year-old man with a belt before stabbing him on Tuesday. The Stroud Township Police Department says 26-year-old Stroudsburg resident, Jerry Morris, is facing multiple charges, including Felony Count of Attempted Criminal Homicide and Aggravated Assault, among other related charges.

Roving DUI patrols to saturate three counties this weekend

(WBRE/WYOU) — Dozens of police officers and state troopers will be out patrolling three counties in northeastern Pennsylvania this weekend as part of Operation Nighthawk. Pennsylvania State Police say Troop P Wilkes-Barre will host Operation Nighthawk, a specialized training and enforcement program that targets drunk driving.