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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.

NEWS POST: Police Officer Written Scores

written_test_scores_2025.jpg Police Officer Written Scores The written test results from 6/24/25 are in and are posted below.  Applicants needed to score 70% or higher in order to participate in the physical ability test.  Those who did pass the written test were sent an invitation via email to atten

Police searching for person who allegedly dumped dog

MOUNT POCONO, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)โ€” Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department is investigating an animal cruelty incident where someone allegedly dumped a dog in a dumpster. Police say that around 10:00 a.m. on Friday, a white Hispanic or Caucasian male driving a Nissan Rogue pulled up to a dumpster at Mi Casa Restaurant was captured dumping a small animal crate containing a small, beige dog similar to a Chihuahua into the garbage dumpster.

ARREST: Sanchez-Cano, Rosalina - (1) COUNT 18 3929 A 1 RETAIL THEFT and 1 additional

Photo of Sanchez-Cano, Rosalina  Sanchez-Cano, Rosalina (1) COUNT 18 3929 A 1 RETAIL THEFT18 4914 A FALSE IDENTIFICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT (M3) Age 54 Race Hispanic Gender Female Height 4' 11" Weight 180 lbs Hair

ARREST: Cano, Julissa - (1) COUNT 18 3929 A 1 RETAIL THEFT and 1 additional charge

Photo of Cano, Julissa  Cano, Julissa (1) COUNT 18 3929 A 1 RETAIL THEFT18 4914 (A) FALSE IDENTIFICATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT Age 25 Race Hispanic Gender Female Height 5' 1" Weight 170 lbs Hair Black

Retail TheftCaseJul 9, 2025On July 9, 2025, at 1:37pm, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to a retail theft incident at...

Image for Retail TheftRetail TheftCaseJul 9, 2025On July 9, 2025, at 1:37pm, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to a retail theft incident at Lowes in Stroud Township.

Vet clinics lend helping paw after tragic Monroe County fire

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) โ€” After a devastating fire at a veterinary clinic in Monroe County, patients and pets were left without their doctor. Luckily, clinics in the area are stepping up to help. For the past month, veterinary clinics in Monroe County have seen record numbers of patients after losing one clinic in a fire.

ARREST: Radoi, Nicholas - (1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (M) and 3

Photo of Radoi, Nicholas  Radoi, Nicholas (1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (M)(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (MINOR) (M)PA 75 3802A1 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - GENERAL IMPAIRMENT(1 COUNT) SPEEDING Age 19 Race White Gender Male

ARREST: Elsaid, Amr W - (1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE

Photo of Elsaid, Amr W Elsaid, Amr W (1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (SCHEDULE 1) (M)(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- GENERAL IMPAIRMENT(M)CARELESS DRIVING (S) Age 24 Race Unknown Gender Male

ARREST: Medicis, Steven - PA 75 3802B - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - HIGH RATE (M) and 1

Photo of Medicis, Steven  Medicis, Steven PA 75 3802B - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - HIGH RATE (M)PA 75 3743 ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DAMAGE TO ATTENDED VEHICLE (M3) Age 48 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 10" Weight

Rinaldi, Eric Kenneth - 18-3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (M2)ArrestJul 2, 2025The Stroud Area Regional Police Department arrested Eric Kenneth...

Image for Rinaldi, Eric Kenneth  - 18-3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (M2)Rinaldi, Eric Kenneth - 18-3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (M2)ArrestJul 2, 2025The Stroud Area Regional Police Department arre

NEWS POST: Fireworks Refresher

fireworks1.jpeg Fireworks Refresher Below is a reminder about the fireworks ordinance in Pocono Township. If you have any questions please contact the Township office at 570-629-1922.  Please be courteous to your neighbors this upcoming holiday weekend, and enjoy the time safely and responsibly!