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ARREST: Peterson, Demetrice Juwa - (1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (M2)

Photo of Peterson, Demetrice Juwa Peterson, Demetrice Juwa (1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (M2) Age 32 Race Black Gender Male Height 5' 11" Weight 175 lbs Hair Black Eyes

ARREST: Martinez, Jeremias - (1) count 3922 (A)(1) Theft by Deception (F3) and 2

Photo of Martinez, Jeremias  Martinez, Jeremias (1) count 3922 (A)(1) Theft by Deception (F3)(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (M1)18-3929 A4 Retail Theft-Under Ring (M1) Age 42 Race Hispanic Gender Male Height 5' 11" Weight

Former nurse practitioner in Monroe County accused of raping ...

Former nurse practitioner in Monroe County accused of raping ...

Monroe County nurse practitioner accused of raping patient | wnep ...

Monroe County nurse practitioner accused of raping patient | wnep ...

Nurse practitioner accused of raping patient

SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report they have arrested a former nurse practitioner who allegedly raped and sexually assaulted a patient several times while at a medical facility. According to Pennsylvania State Police, in August 2024 investigators received information that a victim was raped and sexually assaulted several times while at Lehigh Valley Physician's Group Endocrinology in Smithfield Township.

Hit and RunCaseJan 27, 2025On January 7, 2025, at approximately 1905 hours, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department (SARPD) responded to...

Image for Hit and RunHit and RunCaseJan 27, 2025On January 7, 2025, at approximately 1905 hours, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department (SARPD) responded to a hit-and-run crash at the Wash Wearhouse 613 North Courtland Street.

ARREST: Lester, Roger P - (1 Count) (75) 3802 A1 DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENT (M) and 4

Photo of Lester, Roger P Lester, Roger P (1 Count) (75) 3802 A1 DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENT (M)3111(a) Obedience to Traffic Control Device(75) 3334 (a) Turning movements and required signals(1 Count) (75) 3714 A - Careless Driving (S)(1) COUNT OF 3736 A RECKLESS DRIVING Age 45 Race Black Gender

ARREST: Shupp, Richard J - ( 1 ) count DUI Highest rate of alcohol (M1)

Photo not available for Shupp, Richard J Shupp, Richard J ( 1 ) count DUI Highest rate of alcohol (M1) Age 42 Race White Gender Male

ARREST: Grant, Denise - (1 Count) Theft By Unlawful Taking

Photo not available for Grant, Denise  Grant, Denise (1 Count) Theft By Unlawful Taking Age 68 Race Black Gender Female Height 5' 4" Weight 150 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown

ARREST: Monroe, Harry J - (18) 4101 A1 Forgery (F2) (1) count (18) 4120 (A) Identity

Photo of Monroe, Harry J Monroe, Harry J (18) 4101 A1 Forgery (F2) (1) count (18) 4120 (A) Identity Theft (F2) (1 Count) 18 3922A2 THEFT BY DECEPTION (F3) (18) 4106 A1I Access Device Fraud M3 Age 66 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 11" Weight 225 lbs

ARREST: JAHADA, JAKE E - (1 Count) (18) 2706 (a)(1) Terroristic Threats (M1) and 1

Photo of JAHADA, JAKE E JAHADA, JAKE E (1 Count) (18) 2706 (a)(1) Terroristic Threats (M1)& (1 Count) (18)2709 (A)(4) Harassment (M3) Age 40 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 11" Weight 180 lbs Hair Blonde

PHOTOS: Firefighters battle Huntington Township fire as winter storm rages

HUNTINGTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As snow falls across northeastern Pennsylvania, firefighters were called to action in Huntington Township. At around 3:00 p.m., Huntington Valley Volunteer Fire Company and multiple other fire crews were called to the unit block of Ftorkowski Road in Huntington Township for a reported fire incident. Battling red-hot flames in the thick of a Sunday winter storm, fire crews were challenged near Shickshinny.