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LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators held a press conference for three suspects identified after an Airbnb shoot-out that left a man dead. The following three men have been charged with homicide and attempted homicide in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Hernandez Zarata;

Editor's Note: This story has been edited to clarify where the party occurred. LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators held a press conference for three suspects identified after a rental property shootout left a man dead in the Poconos. The following three men have been charged with homicide and attempted homicide in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Hernandez Zarata;

CARDENAS, CESAR A (1 count) Carrying a Firearm without a License (F3)(1 count) Escape (F3)& (1 count) Resisting arrest (M2)& (1 Count) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)& (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) Age 24 Race Hispanic Gender Male

(WBRE/WYOU) — Due to dry and windy conditions, there is an elevated risk of wildfire spread in northeastern Pennsylvania. The following counties have an elevated risk of wildfire spread on March 11:

Diaz, William Anibal (1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (F3)& 3925A Receiving Stolen Property (F3)& (1) count 35 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)& 35 780-113(a)(31) Possession of small amount of marijuana(M) Age 33 Gender Male Height

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation continues into a fire that broke out at a bar in Monroe County last week, taking the lives of two people. Several first responder agencies were called to the scene, but others nearby stepped in to help those stuck inside. The smell of smoke is still in the air at the former Wander Inn Bar and Grill in East Stroudsburg on Monday.

Missing PersonCaseMar 7, 2025The Stroud Area Regional Police Department and the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department are currently investigating a missing person’s report.

St. Patrick's DUI EnforcementPostMar 7, 2025Be sure when celebrating the Luck of the Irish, that you celebrate responsibly.  Remember buzzed driving is impaired driving.  If you are planning on attending St.

Fatal Fire- Wander Inn Bar and Grill (Old Goal Line Bar)CaseMar 6, 2025On March 5, 2025, at 10:43 a.m.  Stroud Area Regional Police and multip

Deibler, Caitlin E (1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (M1) Age 27 Race White Gender Female Height 5' 4" Weight 145 lbs Hair Black Eyes Blue

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County Coroner has identified the two victims killed in an East Stroudsburg restaurant fire Wednesday. Coroner Thomas Yanac states that 34-year-old Jennifer Lugo and 42-year-old Ashton Patterson lost their lives due to a fire that broke out at the Wander Inn Bar and Grill.