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East Stroudsburg Woman Chased Passerby With Knife, Police Say

Amber Lynn Miller

Authorities said the victim saw Amber Lynn Miller walking on Park Avenue in Stroudsburg while armed with a knife on Thursday, June 6. Miller saw the victim and said, "What are you looking at?" according to police.

She threw the knife at the victim's car as he drove away, officials said.

When the victim parked and called 911 to report the incident, Miller ran at him again, "threatening him with the knife," according to police. He made it back inside his car before police arrived at the scene.

Fire causes delays at tick research lab in Monroe County - NewsBreak

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The boxes of mail are piling up from across the country at the Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab. Except, the lab is not...

Woman arrested for chasing car, threatening driver with knife - Fox 56

(WOLF) — A woman is charged with chasing a car and threatening the driver with a knife in Monroe County. According to the Stroud Area Regional Police ...

Judge finds Parson guilty of third-degree murder

Judge finds Parson guilty of third-degree murder

Fire damages home in Saylorsburg | Poconos and Coal Region - WFMZ.com

fire damage
SAYLORSBURG, Pa. — Monroe County dispatchers say a home in a wooded area caught fire on Sunday morning. Saylorsburg fire, 6/9/24. Mike Nester | for ...

4 from Saylorsburg, Pen Argyl arrested on Capitol riot charges

4 from Saylorsburg, Pen Argyl arrested on Capitol riot charges

PD: Man wanted for DUI after crash with two children in car - PAhomepage.com

STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man who they say is wanted on DUI charges after his involvement in a two-car ...

3 Monroe County men and former NASCAR driver from Pen Argyl arrested on Jan. 6 charges - Yahoo

All four men were arrested on Wednesday and were expected to make initial court appearances in the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The case is being ...

PD: Man wanted for DUI after crash with two children in car

Bryan Alvarado-Rojas

STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man who they say is wanted on DUI charges after his involvement in a two-car crash with children inside.

On June 16, 2023, officers were called to a two-car crash on Rosemond Avenue and Church Street in Stroud Township.

Delaware Water Gap may ban consumer fireworks

Delaware Water Gap may ban consumer fireworks

Western Pa. police chiefs, advocates say banning cellphone use while driving will make roads safer

State Sen. Rosemary Brown, a Monroe County Republican who has been working on the issue for at least eight years, said she hopes the ban will ...

PD: Man tries to jump guide rail to avoid arrest | 28/22 News - WBRE

STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say he tried to avoid them by starting a chase and jumping over a guide ...

PD: Man tries to jump guide rail to avoid arrest

STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say he tried to avoid them by starting a chase and jumping over a guide rail.

According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, on June 3 around 6:11 p.m., officers were called to a house close to Arlington Diner in Stroud Township for a report of a group causing problems and refusing to leave.

Arrest warrant issued in Middle Smithfield Township fatal shooting

Arrest warrant issued in Middle Smithfield Township fatal shooting

State police investigating Pike County shooting death

State police investigating Pike County shooting death

Monroe County will have a DUI checkpoint this weekend

Monroe County will have a DUI checkpoint this weekend

Fire History and LODD Calendar: June - Firefighter Training

Photo from the scene of a devastating explosion on June 26, 1964 that killed three Marshalls Creek (PA) firefighters. ... Maury County jail fire kills ...

5th annual Fireman's Festival held in Monroe County | wnep.com

Volunteer fire companies came together Thursday night for the West End Fireman's Festival in Monroe County. Author: wnep.com.

West End Firefighters Hope You'll Answer Their Call For Fun - BRCTV13

Monroe County firefighters in need of funds kick off the summer festival season later this week. The four fire companies in Monroe County's West ...

5th annual Fireman's Festival held in Monroe County - NewsBreak

GILBERT, Pa. — It's the fifth annual Fireman's Festival at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert. People enjoyed food, music, and games.

West End Firefighters Hope You'll Answer Their Call For Fun

Monroe County firefighters in need of funds kick off the summer festival season later this week.

The four fire companies in Monroe County’s West End are working together to put on a three day fundraising festival.

The annual event at the West End Fairgrounds in Gilbert comes at a time when firefighters need the community’s support the most.

Matthew 'Stax' Morales Wanted For Monroe Co. Murder: PSP - NewsBreak

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Matthew 'Stax' Morales Wanted For Monroe Co. Murder: PSP - Daily Voice

Matthew 'Stax' Morales

Morales, 30, is said to drive a dark-colored 2009 Nissan Rogue with Pennsylvania tag number MBH-1176. Authorities believe he lives in Mount Pocono or ...

 Matthew "Stax" Morales is sought in connection with a deadly shooting at the My Place Bar and Grill in Middle Smithfield, according to state police. 

Authorities were called to the 5138 Milford Road bar just before 11 p.m. on Friday, May 24. They arrived to find a man with a gunshot wound to the chest, troopers said. 

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