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Man who died in weekend Monroe County fire identified

The Monroe County coroner’s office has identified the victim of a Smithfield Township fire.

John Stoneking, 68, was pronounced dead Sunday evening after an apartment fire on Poco Lane.

The causes of death were thermal injuries and inhalation of products of combustion, the report said. It was ruled an accident.

ARREST: Lockley, Maxmara O - (1 counts) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled

Photo of Lockley, Maxmara O Lockley, Maxmara O

(1 counts) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
(1 Count) (35) 780-113 A32 Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

Age

35

Race

Black

Gender

Female

Height

5' 1"

Weight

Prescribed fires come to Monroe county

Prescribed burns have been scheduled to take place from October to November throughout Monroe County.

According to the Pocono Record, these burns will take place at State Game Land,  Bethlehem Water Authority public access property, as well as places along both Luzerne and Bradford counties.

Pa. dad dropping off kids is stabbed to death: police - PennLive.com

Justin Martinez, 30, of East Stroudsburg, is charged with felony homicide. He was arraigned Monday before District Judge Jamie Levy, who denied bail ...

68-year-old man dies, 2 others hurt in Pa. apartment fire - PennLive.com

A 68-year-old man was killed Sunday evening in a fire at a Monroe County apartment complex, state police said. Pennsylvania State Police Trooper ...

ARREST: Soares-Gilliam, Christopher Cody - (1) count 2706 (a) (3) Terroristic Threats

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(1) count 2706 (a) (3) Terroristic Threats (F3)
(1 Count) (18) 2706 (a)(1) Terroristic Threats (M3)
& (1 Count) (18)2709 (A)(4) Harassment (M3)
(1 count) (18) 5503 (A)(4) Disorderly Conduct(M3)

Age

31

Race

Black

Smithfield Township apartment fire leaves one dead

Smithfield Township apartment fire leaves one dead

Investigation continues into deadly Monroe County fire | wnep.com

Newswatch 16's Emily Kress spoke with neighbors at the apartment building about what happened Sunday night when their homes went up in flames.

68-year-old found dead in Monroe County blaze, police say - Ground News

A 68-year-old man was killed Sunday evening after flames torched a Monroe County home, state police said.Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Anthony ...

Investigation continues into deadly Monroe County fire - WNEP

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Investigators are sifting through what's left of an apartment building on Poco Lane near East Stroudsburg. Sunday night ...

Fire in Smithfield Township leaves one dead, others injured - Pocono Record

Police identified the victim of a fatal fire as a 68-year-old man. The Monroe County coroner has not yet been able to determine the victim's age ...

Investigators return to scene of Monroe Co. fatal fire | State | tiogapublishing.com

SMITHFIELD TWP., Pa. - One man is dead and two people are injured after a fire in Smithfield Township. The fire was reported around 5 p.m. Sunday ...

Man arrested in deadly Stroudsburg stabbing - FOX56

A man is behind bars in Monroe County for a deadly stabbing in Stroudsburg.Stroud Area Regional Police arrested Justin Anthony Martinez, 30, ...

ARREST: Martinez, Justin Anthony - 1 Count- 2501(a) Criminal Homicide (F1)

Photo of Martinez, Justin Anthony Martinez, Justin Anthony

1 Count- 2501(a) Criminal Homicide (F1)

Age

30

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 10"

Weight

300 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

Brown

Arrest made in deadly Stroudsburg stabbing

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested after police say he stabbed and killed another man during a fight in Stroudsburg.

According to the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, officers were called to the 300 block of Main Street around 4:15 p.m. for a reported stabbing.

Through further investigation, police said the victim arrived at the home to drop off his children to their mother.

Man charged in fatal stabbing in Stroudsburg, police say - The Morning Call

Justin Martinez, 30, is charged in a stabbing that killed a 41-year-old man Sunday, according to police.

Man charged in fatal stabbing in Stroudsburg, police say

A fight between two men during a custody exchange in Stroudsburg ended in a fatal stabbing, leaving a father dead, police said.

Justin Martinez, 30, fatally stabbed Robert Lozano III, 41, of Stroudsburg during the altercation about 4:20 p.m. in the 300 block of Main Street, Stroud Area Regional police said in a news release.

Lozano was dropping his children off with their mother when Martinez, the mother’s brother, met him on the front porch and they began fighting, according to the release.

Stabbing/Homicide Investigation | Stroud Area Regional Police Department

On Sunday 10/6/24 at approximately 4:20 P.M. the SARPD were dispatched to the 300 block of Main Street, in the Borough of Stroudsburg, ...

State Police Debunk Social Media Post About Alleged Attack at Clarion Mall

... Monroe Township, Clarion County. After a thorough investigation and discussions with multiple parties, state police found no evidence to ...

1 dead, 2 injuried in Smithfield Township fire - Yahoo

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Authorities say a Smithfield Township fire on Sunday has turned deadly and left two injured.

Man dead in Monroe County fire - The Morning Call

A Pennsylvania State Police vehicle. ... UPDATED: October 7, 2024 at 10:02 a.m.. Police are investigating a fatal fire that happened Sunday in Monroe ...

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