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Bryan Kohberger's defense challenges DNA evidence, warrants in Idaho quadruple murder case

Bryan Kohberger's booking photo, insets of his alleged victims. · (Monroe County Prison/Instagram) ; Kohberger, Taylor and Logsdon face Judge John Judge.

Lehigh Valley under another red flag warning Saturday, with elevated risk of fire spread

Affected areas include Lehigh and Northampton counties, as well as Berks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.

Blue Mountain brush fire claims 600 acres

On Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, a brush fire started on Blue Mountain. The fire quickly spread due to high winds and weeks without rain made it almost impossible to stop.

Crews from multiple counties including Leigh, Carbon, Northampton, and Monroe County continued to battle the blaze for nearly two weeks. The fire, originally starting as a small brush fire, grew to 600 acres. The PA State Fire Commissioner’s office confirms that the Blue Mountain wildfire is 100 percent contained at this time.

Driver charged with homicide, DUI in March 2023 tractor-trailer crash that killed three

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — The driver of a tractor-trailer that crashed in Monroe County in March of 2023 and killed three people is ...

Man wanted for alleged police chase with child in car | 28/22 News - WBRE

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators are looking for a man after they say a police chase happened with a child inside the car.

Fire weather watch issued for southeastern PA on Saturday - Trentonian

Fire weather watch issued for southeastern PA and NJ on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Affected Pennsylvania counties include Berks, Carbon, Monroe, ...

Assault suspect arrested after barricade situation with police | State | tiogapublishing.com

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TWP., Pa. -- A man is facing charges after a fight at a home in Monroe County. Pennsylvania State Police were called Tuesday to ...

Wife of East TN murder suspect charged, accused of lying to law enforcement - MSN

On October 25, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office released that it was searching for Hamlett in connection to a then unidentified body found with a ...

Stabbing In Chester County Leads To Homicide Charges For Maryland Woman: PA State Police

13, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Sadie Sapp, 18, of Rising Sun, Maryland, stabbed an East Nottingham Township resident in the 2800 block of ...

Loose Steer Causing Chaos On PA Road, Euthanized After 3.5 Mile Chase: Police

Pequea Township officers were first called to the area of W. Boehms Road and Willow Street Pike South around 11 a.m. after reports of the ...

Three Philadelphia Men Indicted On Drug Trafficking And Firearm Violations

HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Franklin Sael Gonzalez, age 25, ...

Man wanted for alleged police chase with child in car

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators are looking for a man after they say he led police on a chase with a child inside the car.

The Stroud Area Regional Police Department stated in July 2024, officers tried to pull over a car where the driver, Adam Booker, 36, had several active warrants out of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. 

ARREST: Ciociano, Ean Lewis - (1 count) 18 2702 (A)(1) Aggravated Assault (F1) and 4

Photo of Ciociano, Ean Lewis Ciociano, Ean Lewis

(1 count) 18 2702 (A)(1) Aggravated Assault (F1)
(1 Count) (18) 2706 (a)(1) Terroristic Threats (M1)
(18) 2701(a)(1) Simple Assault (M2)
(1 count) 18 2705 Recklessly Endangering Another Person (M2)
& (1 count) 18 2709(a)(1) Harassment (S)

Age

22

Race

White

Cheese factory fire costs Lancaster County owners $500K in damages - NewsBreak

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A Lancaster County cheese manufacturer suffered major damage in a fire Wednesday. Multiple fire crews along with ...

Standoff in Monroe County ends with arrest of assault suspect - Fox 56

The search for an assault suspect led to a standoff in Monroe County, Pennsylvania State Police said.On Tuesday, troopers responded to a residence ...

State police stand-off in Monroe County ends with arrest | 28/22 News - WBRE

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on November 12, troopers were called to a residence on Sky Hawk Trail in Middle Smithfield Township for a ...

State police stand-off in Monroe County ends with arrest

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a stand-off occurred in Monroe County that ended with a man's arrest.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on November 12, troopers were called to a residence on Sky Hawk Trail in Middle Smithfield Township for a disturbance.

Through an investigation, it was determined that a fight happened, and the suspect fled
the scene. An arrest warrant was issued for the suspect, Hollis Samuel Edwards.

Easton shelves property tax rebate for seniors funded by police fuel savings

EASTON, Pa. — Easton City Council on Wednesday hit the brakes on a proposed senior tax rebate funded police vehicle fuel savings.

Fulton County Man Indicted for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Michael B. Golden, age 35, of Fulton ...

Morning wildfire threatens Cumberland County home - CBS 21

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — Monroe Township firefighters were called to battle a wildfire Thursday morning. The blaze was reported around 3:54 ...

Man's Prosthetic Leg Causes High-Speed Crash Off PA Route 322: Police - NewsBreak

A Stevens man's prosthetic leg reportedly got stuck on the gas pedal, leading to a high-speed crash off Route 322 in Lancaster County, ...

Men seen on video pointing weapon at Valley home while stealing truck arrested

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