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PD: Man wanted for delivering drugs that killed one
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators are searching for a man they say is wanted for drug delivery that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old man. According to the Monroe County Office of the District Attorney in March 2023 a 33-year-old Stroudsburg man, Steven Nitschke, was found dead in his home of an apparent drug [...]
Man wanted for alleged theft at the Pocono Outlets
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a man they say committed a theft at the Pocono Premium Outlets. According to the Pocono Township Police Department, the man pictured is wanted for questioning regarding a retail theft incident. Police say the theft happened around 12:00 p.m. Saturday at the Polo Ralph Lauren store. [...]
Cartwright announces millions in funding for first responders
(WBRE/WYOU)— Congressman Matt Cartwright announced Thursday millions of dollars will go to funding local police, prosecutors, and first responders in his district. The release stated $3.5 million will go to the Scranton Police Department as part of community project funding. The project is meant to purchase new body cameras, mobile video recorders, and Tasers. According [...]
Man wanted for reported theft in Monroe County
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is wanted by Pennsylvania State Police in Stroudsburg for a reported theft. PSP is looking for James Gerald Bruner (pictured below) who was recently accused of being involved in a theft of internet and phone communication line. According to PSP, the thefts Bruner is accused of have cost [...]
Scam impacting the Monroe County area
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop N wishes to remind the Monroe County area of a current scam impacting the community. Usually, the scammers will contact you by phone and explain that your loved one, they may even know their name, typically a grandchild, is in trouble or currently in jail. The [...]
Missing Monroe County man found dead
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Monroe County man who was reported missing, has been found deceased. On Monday the Stroud Area Regional Police Department said officers took a report of a missing person from the East Stroudsburg Area. The missing person was William C. Read who was described as a 36-year-old white man, [...]
Car shop faces lawsuit, allegedly selling unreliable cars
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — A lawsuit has been filed against a business in Monroe County for reportedly selling unreliable cars. According to Attorney General (AG) Michelle Henry, a lawsuit has been filed against 390 Auto Group LLC in Monroe County and the owner Elias Baladi, for selling vehicles without disclosing that the vehicles had major [...]
Cardiac arrest training exercise held in Monroe County
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 [...]
Search for bank robber ends with arrest in Monroe County
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. Investigators say 28-year-old David [...]
Three charged after shots were fired in Monroe County
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, [...]
Woman loses $12K in Facebook Messenger scam
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police are currently investigating a reported theft in the form of a Facebook scam. PSP says on July 18, around 3:46 p.m. troopers responded to reported theft on Deer Park Drive in Monroe County. According to state police, a 66-year-old woman sent $12,000 to an unknown source [...]
Fire tears through apartment building in East Stroudsburg
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 [...]
UPDATE: Shots Fired Call in the 600 Block of Main Street Stroudsburg, 0100hrs, Wednesday July 27th, 2023
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...
Shots fired in Stroudsburg prompts shooting investigation
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 [...]
Boil Water Advisory Lifted
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Teen allegedly trying to flee police drags officer with car
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 [...]
Two accused of distracting employees to steal at the Crossing Outlets
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. Police say two [...]
Court Rules in Favor of Township in Fire Company Dispute; Orders TTVFC to Surrender Vehicles, Equipment, and Firehouses
Court Rules in Favor of Township in Fire Company Dispute Orders TTVFC to Surrender Vehicles, Equipment, and Firehouses JUL 12 2023 3PM STROUDSBURG – A…
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Fountain Court Fire Disaster Resources | Pocono Township
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.
Boil Water Advisory
Boil Water Advisory
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Feds tell animal rescue to euthanize eagle
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is against regulations to release an eagle with only one foot. STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The federal government forced an animal rescue in the Poconos to euthanize a golden eagle overnight, a big surprise for those who cared for the bird. A month ago, we told you about […]
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