Police News

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two men have been charged after police say they kidnapped, bound, and raped four women in Monroe County.

According to a release from Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), on Tuesday, June 25, a call was made stating that four women had been kidnapped and that the caller had spotted two of them in a vehicle.

POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police have arrested a woman after she allegedly hid a wanted fugitive.

On June 17 around 11:30 a.m., the Pocono Township Police were called to the area of Paul Terrace to serve a warrant on a man. 

Once on the scene, officers said they knocked on the door and 15 minutes later they made contact with 43-year-old Bobbi Jo Worden, from Scotrun. 

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fourth of July is coming up. 28/22 News has compiled a list of places in NEPA where you can watch the fireworks.

Here is a list organized by county:

Lackawanna County

Meeting Date: June 17, 2024
Location: Pocono Township

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TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man they say stole upwards of $7,000 worth of items from an outlet mall in Monroe County.

According to a release from the Pocono Township Police Department, on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9 the pictured suspect walked into the Abercrombie and Fitch store located at the Crossings Premium Outlet in Tannersville.