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Wanted Monroe County man arrested in NY

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EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU)— A man wanted on statutory sexual assault charges in Monroe County was arrested in New York over the weekend.

On May 11, the New York Police Department and the United States Marshalls say they arrested 62-year-old Devon Johnson, a man charged with 77 counts relating to involuntary sexual intercourse with a minor in Monroe County.

This comes nearly five months after officials issued a warrant for his arrest back in January.

Police: Biker fled police on sidewalks, pedestrian trail

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By Justin Glowacki,

13 hours ago

 

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Police in Monroe County are trying to identify a biker they say recklessly rode through the streets of Stroudsburg last week.

On May 9 around 7:30 p.m., a Stroud Area Regional Police officer said they saw an unregistered dirt bike illegally passing cars on Main Street. The officer said he tried to stop the dirt bike, but the rider immediately fled and drove off onto the sidewalk.

Pocono Raceway Voted Best NASCAR Track In USA TOday’s 10Best Readers’ CHoice Travel Awards

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LONG POND, Pa. (May 13, 2024) – Pocono Raceway has earned the esteemed title of “Best NASCAR Track” in the recently released 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards by USA TODAY. The “Tricky Triangle” was nominated by an expert panel at USA TODAY in the “Best NASCAR Track” category and the fans voted over a four-week ... Continue Reading

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Bald eagle tests positive for bird flu in Monroe County

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MONROE CO., Pa. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says a wild bald eagle has tested positive for avian influenza (bird flu) in Monroe County.

According to the USDA, a bald eagle sample collected on April 13 was determined to have the virus on May 2. The test results were submitted by the Pennsylvania Game Commission.

At least three injured after crash, I-80 W shut down

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TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Interstate 80 West is shut down at the I-380 interchange following a crash that injured at least three people Tuesday morning.

 

Officials say first responders were called to a reported tractor-trailer crash at mile marker 289 around 6:20 a.m.  

Dog attack concerns raised in Monroe County 

Penn Estates Residents Speak Out Against Management

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EAST STROUDSBURG BOROUGH, MONROE CO. (WOLF) —

In March FOX56 highlighted the stories of two Penn Estates residents who feel the administration takes advantage of residents and believes community manager, Phyllis Haase, is to blame.

Two months later -- more residents are coming forward.

“I feel that unless it takes control, I am going to put my house up for sale,” says MaryAnn Rodriguez.

MaryAnn Rodriguez has lived in the community for nearly a decade, most recently serving as Board President.