Police News

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officers have issued an arrest warrant for a woman in Monroe County after she sends officers on a high-speed chase.

According to Pocono Township Police Department on August 19 around 9:50 a.m., officers conducted a traffic stop on a white Tesla SUV with an expired and suspended registration.

During the traffic stop, police say they made contact with 29-year-old Jamisa A. Mclvor from East Stroudsburg who had an expired and suspended driver's license.

Responding departments included West End Fire Co., Barrett Township Fire Co., Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder Co., Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Co., Jackson Township Fire Department, Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Co., Stroudsburg Fire Department, Gouldsboro Volunteer Fire Co. and Covington Independent Fire Co.

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Firefighters from three counties are fighting a major fire at a medical supplies manufacturer in the Poconos.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Stroudsburg Fire Department responded to an apartment fire early Thursday morning.

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man they say stole over $1,200 worth of clothing from a store at the Pocono Premium Outlets.

According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on August 14 around 7:00 p.m., the man pictured below entered the Polo Ralph Lauren Outlet in Tannersville.

EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Fugitive Task Force along with Pennsylvania State Police, arrested the York shooting suspect Tuesday afternoon in Monroe County.

According to investigators, 34-year-old Kenell Chisholm, from York, wanted by the York Police Department for attempted homicide was arrested in the 400 block of Scotrun Avenue, Scotrun.

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police were on the scene of a fugitive arrest in Monroe County.

Tuesday afternoon, police responded to the 400 block of Scotrun Avenue in Scotrun to assist in the arrest a man they say had a felony warrant.

POCONO SUMMIT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Local organizations are coming together to help train staff about how to be prepared in the event of a cardiac emergency.

St. Luke's Health Network's Athletic Training Department and Pocono Mountain School District hosted the event Tuesday.

This training exercise was designed to help people of all ages especially students and athletes respond to a cardiac arrest event on a sports field.

Cardiac arrest is a severe medical emergency that requires immediate response and the right medical equipment.

BLAKESLEE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The search for an accused bank robber is over in Monroe County.

According to Chief Chris Wagner of the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, officers responded to the report of an active robbery at the PNC Bank on Route 115, Blakeslee, around 11:00 a.m. late Saturday morning.

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three have been charged after shots were fired in Monroe County.

On July 3, police say they were dispatched to a home on Hilltop Circle in Middle Smithfield Township for a reported 22-year-old gunshot victim.

Upon arrival, officials said the victim had a gunshot wound to the leg, along with other bullet holes found in the home of the victim.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Several families were chased from their homes after a fire in the Poconos Sunday afternoon.

First responders say several fire departments were dispatched to the 200 block of North Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg for a reported apartment building fire around 12:15 p.m.

Officials tell 28/22 News the fire started in the back of the building and quickly spread to the front. The building is now a total loss.

STROUDSBURG: Early this morning Stroud Area Regional Police were dispatched to the area of Philly's Pub for 5 Shots fired which we posted Here, according to the Offical Press Release the incident actually happened on North 6th Street and not near Philly's Pub as was dispatched over the radio. Below is the Official Press Release from Stroud Area Regional Police:

PRESS RELEASE

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are investigating a shooting after an altercation between a group caused shots fired in Stroudsburg Thursday.

According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, around 1:00 a.m. officers were called to the 600 block of Main Street for shots fired.

An investigation showed the shots took place on North 6th Street after a physical altercation with a group of people. Officers said they located one bullet hole in a nearby business. 

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen has been arrested and charged after police say he attempted to flee a party and dragged an officer with his car.

According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on Saturday, July 22 around 2:30 a.m. officers were called for a reported loud party in the area of Birch Hill Drive in Cobble Creek Estates.

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two men who they say distracted employees to steal from a clothing store at the Crossings Outlets.

According to the Pocono Township Police Department, officers were called to the Hugo Boss store in the Crossings Outlets for a reported theft on Sunday around 4:00 p.m.

Court Rules in Favor of Township in Fire Company Dispute Orders TTVFC to Surrender Vehicles, Equipment, and Firehouses JUL 12 2023 3PM STROUDSBURG – A…

The Small Business Administration has established a Business Recovery Center (BRC) at the Pocono Township municipal building (112 Township Drive) to assist all businesses affected by the June 25, 2023 Fountain Court fire.

Resources provided include low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) through the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The BRC will function through Thursday, August 3 and will be open Monday-Friday (8 AM – 4 PM) and Saturday (10 AM to 2 PM).

Please call 570-629-1922 for more information.

PALMERTON, PA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Susan Wild joined Palmerton Fire Chief Jason Behler, members of the Palmerton Borough Council, and fire department members and community leaders to announce a $345,000 investment in the Palmerton Fire Department. This investment comes in the form of a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant, administered by FEMA.

You can see our Original Post from 06/27/2023 by Clicking Here.

Tobyhanna Township Overflow Crowd Disappointed as Supervisors Remain Stalwart in Fire Company Dispute JUN 6 2023 TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP – The township meeting room was packed…

The culprit was spotted Thursday as northerly winds drove wildfire smoke in Canada down into the Upper Midwest. Forecast models suggest it could now swing back into the Great Lakes and Northeast by Friday, according to the FOX Forecast Center.

As of Thursday morning, there are 107 fires burning in Quebec, the province’s fire agency reported. In northern Ontario, there are 63 active fires.

Idaho officials have unsealed the arrest affidavit for Bryan Kohberger, which outlines the evidence used to obtain a warrant against him in the killings of four University of Idaho students.

You can read the document below:

More on our coverage of Bryan Kohberger:

Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger affidavit: Housemate, frozen in shock, saw masked man in residence after hearing voices, crying

Pennsylvania State Police held a news conference Tuesday afternoon on the arrest of Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger in the Poconos last week.

The news conference was held at the Monroe County Courthouse, where Kohberger earlier appeared in court and waived his extradition, setting the way for his return to Idaho to face murder charges in the killings of four University of Idaho students.