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Cassadi Newsome, 19, walked out of district court covering his face after waiving his preliminary hearing Tuesday morning.He's accused of sexually assaulting three children at Inch by Inch Child Care on Route 940 in Pocono Summit.Police say Newsome started working at the daycare in July of 2024 doing odd jobs but was was then hired to help with daily activities in his mother's classroom.Edwin Abrahamsen Jr. is representing one of the families whose daughter was allegedly abused by Newsome.

State police say Matthew Morales shot and killed a patron last spring at a bar and then fled to UtahAuthor: Joe KohutPublished: 1:08 PM EST December 8, 2024Updated: 1:08 PM EST December 8, 2024FacebookSTROUDSBURG, Pa. — The man accused of homicide for killing someone earlier this year at a bar in Monroe County is back in Pennsylvania and awaiting trial, the county district attorney said.

SARPD Detective Recognized for Heroic Actions at FirePostApr 14, 2025On March 5, 2025, a devastating structure fire ravaged a local business and apartment building, t

A Compliance Audit was completed for Barrett Township Firemen's Relief Association for years 2021 - 2023.

Retail TheftCaseCreated Apr 12, 2025 / Updated Apr 14, 2025On March 26, 2025, at 12:04pm, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to a retail theft at Walmart in East Stroudsburg Borough.

Retail TheftCaseCreated Apr 12, 2025 / Updated Apr 14, 2025On April 12th, 2025, at 7:40PM, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to a retail theft at TJ Maxx in Stroud Township.

Acevedo, Elina (1 count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - High Rate (M)(1 Count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - General Impairment (M)& Traffic Related Offenses Age 26 Race Hispanic Gender Female Height 5' 0"

Pico Bano, Richard H (1 count) Driving Under The Influence Highest Rate BAC (M)(1 count) Driving Under the Influence - General Impairment (M)Traffic Related Offenses Age 27 Race Hispanic Gender Male Height 5' 6" Weight

Vertallo, Hailey ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)& (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) Age 21 Race White Gender Female

Baldwin, Christopher R ( 1 ) count Driving Under the Influence (M)( 1 count ) DUI (General impairment) Age 39 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 4" Weight 170 lbs Hair Brown

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after a school staff member taped the mouths of 1st grade students during lunch, according to district officials. Superintendent Dr. Curry has told 28/22 News that the district is investigating an incident where 1st grade students were found with tape on their mouths. According to a letter from Hamilton Elementary School Principal Mark Getz, on April 9, some students were seen to have blue painter's tape on their mouths that was placed there by a staff member during lunch.

Taber, Jason R PA 75 3802 C - DUI Highest Rate - 2nd Offense (M1)PA 75 3802 A1 - DUI General Impairment - 2nd Offense (M1)5 summary traffic offenses Age 39 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 2" Weight 220 lbs

Retail TheftCaseApr 7, 2025On April 7, 2025, at 9:35pm, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to a retail theft at Walmart in East Stroudsburg Borough.

McDonald, Zack Andrew (1 Count) DUI schedule 1(1 count) DUI controlled substance(1 count) General Lighting Requirements Age 26 Race Black Gender Male Height 5' 11" Weight 210 lbs Hair