RUNAWAYOn Saturday, January 17, 2026, at about 1:50 PM, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department was alerted to a runaway juvenile female.
East Stroudsburg Borough
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Address
24 Analomink Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
United States
Email
danielle.decker@eaststroudsburgboro.org
Phone
Fax
School District
Tax Rate
9.15 mills
East Stroudsburg Borough is a vibrant, historically rooted municipality in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the Pocono Mountains and directly adjacent to its sister borough, Stroudsburg. Though often paired with Stroudsburg in regional identity, East Stroudsburg has its own distinct character—shaped by education, transportation, and a rich colonial past.
🏘️ Borough Snapshot
- Founded: Originally settled in 1737 as Dansbury, renamed East Stroudsburg in 1856 with the arrival of the railroad
- Area: ~2.86 square miles (7.41 km²)
- Population: ~9,847 (2020 Census)
- Elevation: ~466 feet (142 m)
- ZIP Codes: 18301–18302
- School District: East Stroudsburg Area School District
🏛️ Civic & Cultural Features
- East Stroudsburg University (ESU): A major regional institution that fuels the borough’s youthful energy, cultural diversity, and economic activity
- Historic Downtown: Lined with shops, restaurants, and cultural venues, including restored Victorian buildings and the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad station
- Community Events: Includes “Music on Mondays,” senior expos, and seasonal festivals hosted by the borough and local organizations
🚉 Transportation & Infrastructure
- Rail Legacy: The borough’s growth was catalyzed by the 1856 arrival of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
- Highways: Served by Route 209 and close to I-80, making it a key transit point between New York City and the Poconos
- Walkability: Compact layout with pedestrian-friendly streets and public parks
🏞️ Regional Identity
East Stroudsburg is often seen as the educational and cultural anchor of Monroe County. Its blend of historic charm, university life, and proximity to outdoor recreation makes it a dynamic hub for both residents and visitors. The borough’s evolution—from colonial outpost to railroad town to college borough—reflects the layered history of the Pocono region.
Short Term Rental Information
The Borough of East Stroudsburg enacted a short term rental ordinance in 2021. The ordinance requires licensing and a list of requirements including the use of a private trash hauler. Zoning regulations limit the licenses to Commercial and Industrial areas, properties in residential areas will need a variance. Details can be found in the East Stroudsburg STR Ordinance. See permit application below.
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East Stroudsburg News
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they arrested a man in connection to a Thursday night attempted homicide in Middle Smithfield Township. 20-year-old Jahfari Kamdar of East Stroudsburg was arrested Saturday without incident, according to a PSP release. Kamdar allegedly shot a man in the hand and leg in [...]
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Winona G. LaBar a/k/a Winona LaBar, late of 411 King Street, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING The East Stroudsburg Borough Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM, in the Borough of East Stroudsburg Municipal Building, located at 24 Analomink St., East Stroudsburg, PA, during a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council for Ordinance No. 1416, creating a new Chapter 141*Stormwater Management and removing and replacing in its entirety Appendices A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J to existing Chapter 140 Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of the East Stroudsburg Codes of Ordinances.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING The East Stroudsburg Borough Council will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:45 PM, in the Borough of East Stroudsburg Municipal Building, located at 24 Analomink St., East Stroudsburg, PA, during a Regular Meeting of the Borough Council for Ordinance No. 1418, Amending Chapter 157*Zoning of the East Stroudsburg Code of Ordinances. After the hearing and during the continuance of the meeting, the Borough Council will, if in order, consider and vote upon Ordinance No.
Brown to Introduce Legislation Strengthening Local Government Transparency and Accountability
I will soon be introducing legislation to strengthen public confidence in local government by establishing a waiting period for municipal elected officials who seek paid employment within the same municipality after leaving office.
Rose, Dallas Dakota
2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT
2709 (A)(1) HARASSMENT BY PHYSICAL CONTACT
(1 COUNT) (18) 3304 (A) (5) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF
Age
29
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 7"
Weight
180 lbs
JONY, TRAVIS CHARLES
(18) 3502 (A)(4) BURGLARY (F2)
(18) 3503(A)(1)(II) CRIMINAL TRESPASS (F2)
(1 COUNT) (18) 3921 A THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (F3)
& 3925A RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (F3)
Age
28
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
6' 2"
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— We begin with a local school district working to address a problem plaguing many public schools over the past few years: how to offset declining student enrollment. 28/22 News reporter Heidi Martens explains what this could mean. District leaders in East Stroudsburg conducted a feasibility study to analyze enrollment trends, [...]
Bolivar-Salazar, Juan Carlos
(1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT
RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON (M2)
HARASSMENT (S).
Age
34
Race
Hispanic
Gender
Male
Height
5' 9"
Weight
160 lbs
One family in the Poconos has been keeping Native American history alive for 50 years at the Pocono Indian Museum. Now it's time for the next generation to take over.
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — A step into the halls of the Pocono Indian Museum in Monroe County tells the stories of the Native American people in our region.
East Stroudsburg University (ESU) has launched a newly redesigned website, marking the first major update to esu.edu in nearly a decade.
RARICK, ZACHARY OWEN
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A COMBINATION OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES(M1)
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCHEDULE 1(M1)
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE SCHEDULE 2(M1)
(1 COUNT) DRIVING W/ SUSPENDED (S)
3 SUMMARY TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
Stroudsburg’s boys and girls swim team went against East Stroudsburg North High School on December 16, 2025, and Allentown Catholic Central (ACC) High School on December 18, 2025.
In the first home meet of the season against East Stroudsburg North, both teams dominated with a boys’ score of 76-18 points and a girls’ score of 77-9 points.
Cartagena-Amaya, Yerlin
(1 COUNT) (18) 4914 (A) FALSE ID TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (M3)
(1 COUNT) (18) 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT
Age
30
Race
Hispanic
Gender
Female
Height
4' 9"
Weight
160 lbs
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #25-12 Lorenzo Marcolin (Reilly Associates) 49 S. Main Street, #200, Pittston, PA 18640, Agent for easement holder Pennsylvania-American Water Company, (PAWC) 2699 Stafford Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505 seeks dimensional variance relief from the 20 ft.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Alexander Tangorra a/k/a Alex Tangorra, late of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins welcomed a group of East Stroudsburg University sport management majors during the fall semester for an experiential learning opportunity that helped them hone their sales skills and gain valuable professional experience working with a major sports franchise.
Digenova, Philip A
(3 COUNTS) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE (F)
Age
40
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 8"
Weight
180 lbs
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Blue
Collura, Tiffany L
(3 COUNTS) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE (F)
Age
48
Race
White
Gender
Female
Height
5' 5"
Weight
140 lbs
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Smithfield Township has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Smithfield Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Mendez, Miriam Palmira
3921(A) THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (F2)
Age
48
Race
Black
Gender
Female
Height
5' 5"
Weight
168 lbs
Hair
Brown
Eyes
Brown