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Monroe County daycare worker accused of abuse | wnep.com

Monroe County daycare worker accused of abuse
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.

A man accused in a deadly Monroe County shooting is back in Pennsylvania and awaiting trial

Matthew Morales
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.

ARREST: Echevarria, Jessica - (18) 3929 (A)(4) RETAIL THEFT - UNDER-RING (1 COUNT) F3

Photo of Echevarria, Jessica  Echevarria, Jessica (18) 3929 (A)(4) RETAIL THEFT - UNDER-RING (1 COUNT) F3 Age 43 Race White Gender Female Height 5' 6" Weight 200 lbs Hair Black Eyes

Public Notice Fire Hydrant Flushing

PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the BOROUGH OF DELAWARE WATER GAP has scheduled the flushing out of the water hydrants during the week of June 2, 2025. You may experience dirty or cloudy water between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Should this occur after that time, remove the aerator from the faucet and keep the water running to flush the sediment out of the line. If you have any questions, please contact the Borough Office at (570) 476-0331.   

Kieran, Millie L - (1 COUNT) (18) 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT F3ArrestMay 29, 2025Millie L. Kieran was arrested by PSP Belfast on Thursday,...

Image for Kieran, Millie L  - (1 COUNT) (18) 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT F3Kieran, Millie L - (1 COUNT) (18) 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT F3ArrestMay 29, 2025Millie L.

Fire Hydrant Flushing

Description The Borough of Delaware Water Gap has scheduled the flushing out of the fire hydrants during the week of June 2, 2025. You may experience dirty or cloudy water between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Should this occur after that time, remove the aerator from the faucet and keep the water running to flush the sediment out of the line.

Children, pot found in car after chase, police say

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is on the run and a woman is facing several charges after police say they found children in a car with pot after a chase in Monroe County Sunday. According to court documents, on Sunday at about 11:10 p.m., a state trooper was driving east on State Route 611 in Stroudsburg when they saw a silver Mercedes traveling in front of them. State police say the car was seen swerving on the road and driving above the posted speed limit.

Three charged after trying to set home on fire in the Poconos

Three people face charges after allegedly attempting to set a house on fire in Monroe County.  Traill Labar Jr., Isaiah Garcia, and Chapel Iliev face several charges, including attempted criminal homicide and arson. Pocono Mountain Regional Police say Traill Labar Jr., Isaiah Garcia, and Chapel Iliev used several Molotov cocktails to try to set fire to a home along Pine Knob Lane in Canadensis in December of 2023 after an argument over a bottle of alcohol.

ARREST: Moroza, Alina - PA 75 3802C - DUI HIGHEST RATE and 3 additional charges

Photo of Moroza, Alina  Moroza, Alina PA 75 3802C - DUI HIGHEST RATEPA 75 3802A1 - DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENTPA 75 3309 - DRIVING IN A SINGLE LANEPA 75 3334 - TURNING MOVEMENTS AND REQUIRED SIGNALS Age 40 Race White Gender Female Height

ARREST: Hamill, Chelsey L - PA 75 3802A1 - DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENT and 3 additional charges

Photo of Hamill, Chelsey L Hamill, Chelsey L PA 75 3802A1 - DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENTPA 75 3334 - TURNING MOVEMENTS AND REQUIRED SIGNALSPA 75 4303B - GENERAL LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS-REAR LIGHTSPA 75 3309 - DRIVING IN A SINGLE LANE Age 31 Race White Gender Female Height 5' 4"

ARREST: Escobar-Arizmendi, Sixto - PA 75 3802A1 - DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENT and 3 additional

Photo of Escobar-Arizmendi, Sixto  Escobar-Arizmendi, Sixto PA 75 3802A1 - DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENTPA 75 1543B1.1I - DRIVING WHILE DUI SUSPENDED WHILE DUIPA 75 1543B1II - DRIVING WHILE DUI SUSPENDED 2ND OFFENSEPA 75 4303B - GENERAL LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS-REAR LIGHTS Age 55 Race Hispanic Gender Male

Unleashing The Beast: Infield Block Party To Feature Bands, Comedy Show & And Fireworks During June NASCAR Weekend

LONG POND, Pa. (May 27, 2025) – The Beast Infield Block Party will unleash eight bands, a comedy show and fireworks display over the course of three days during The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM NASCAR tripleheader set for June 20-22 at  Pocono Raceway.

Police release details, coroner identifies man dead in drowning

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A day of kayaking on a lake in the Poconos turns to tragedy. On Sunday, crews say a man is dead after a reported drowning in Monroe County. Officials say crews were called to the 100 block of Sir Bradford Road in Tobyhanna Township near Lake Kathryn for a reported drowning victim shortly before 12:30 p.m. The call originally came in as two people in the water, but one got out before rescue crews arrived.

ARREST: Rodriguez Valenzuela, Walkin Smilk - (1 COUNT) 3121 (A)(2) RAPE THREAT OF

Photo of Rodriguez Valenzuela, Walkin Smilk Rodriguez Valenzuela, Walkin Smilk (1 COUNT) 3121 (A)(2) RAPE THREAT OF FORCIBLE COMPULSION(F1)(1 COUNT) 3123 (A)(1) INVOLUNTARY DEVIATE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE (F1)(1 COUNT) 3123(A)(7) INVOLUNTARY DEVIATE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE PERSON LESS THAN 16 (F1)(1 COUNT) 3122.1 (A)1 STATUTORY SEXUAL ASSAULT (F2)(1 COUNT) 3124.1 SEXUAL ASSAULT (F2)

ARREST: MCGARREL, SYLVAN CHRISTOPHER - (1 COUNT) CORRUPTION OF MINORS/OFFENDER 18 YEARS

Photo of MCGARREL, SYLVAN CHRISTOPHER MCGARREL, SYLVAN CHRISTOPHER (1 COUNT) CORRUPTION OF MINORS/OFFENDER 18 YEARS OR OLDER (F3)(1 COUNT) INDECENT ASSAULT BY FORCIBLE COMPULSION (M1)(1 COUNT) INDECENT ASSAULT W/O CONSENT (M2)(1 COUNT) HARASSMENT (S) Age 39 Race Other/Unknown Gender Male

ARREST: Caro, Fionna - (1 COUNT) FELONY RETAIL THEFT and 1 additional charge

Photo of Caro, Fionna  Caro, Fionna (1 COUNT) FELONY RETAIL THEFT(1 COUNT) CORRUPTION OF MINORS Age 36 Race White Gender Female Height 5' 4" Weight 180 lbs Hair Brown

Theft - Stroud MallCaseCreated May 22, 2025 / Updated May 23, 2025On March 25, 2025, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department received a...

Image for Theft - Stroud MallTheft - Stroud MallCaseCreated May 22, 2025 / Updated May 23, 2025On March 25, 2025, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department received a report of a fraudulent transaction at the Boost Mobile store in Stroud Mall.