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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they arrested a man after he fired a shot into a Monroe County bar. 33-year-old Joseph Daniel Castro from Stroudsburg is facing charges after he allegedly shot at a business in Stroudsburg. On October 25, around 2:30 a.m., Stroud Area Regional Police Department officers were on routine patrol [...]

HAMILTON TWP., Pa. - A fire that broke out around 9 p.m. Tuesday has left behind a trail of destruction at Countryside Square on Route 209 in Hamilton Township.  "We got called for a commercial structure fire and we had a pretty quick response. Trucks were on the road right away. We were finishing up a drill at night, some guys were home, some were still at the station," said Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder Chief Paul Warnick.  The Chief said flames burned through the roof of the strip mall.  

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire destroyed the Countryside Square Plaza in Hamilton Township, Monroe County, around 9:00 p.m. Tuesday, leaving the strip mall a total loss. Fire officials confirmed that the entire building was destroyed, but fortunately, all businesses were closed at the time, and no injuries were reported. A state police [...]

Shot Fired Into Store Front- Main St.

Castro, Joseph Daniel PA/CC 18 2707.1(A)- DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM INTO OCCUPIED STRUCTURE (F3)PA/CC 18 6106(A)(1)- FIREARMS NOT TO BE CARRIED WITHOUT A LICENSE (F3)PA/CC 18 5503(A)(4)- DISORDERLY CONDUCT (M3)PA/CC 18 3304(A)(5)- CRIMINAL MISCHIEF (M3) Age 33 Race White Gender

Woolson, Jeffrey (3 COUNTS) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE (F)(2 COUNTS) CRIMINAL USE OF A COMMUNICATION FACILITY(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE(1) COUNT POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (M) Age 57 Race White Gender Male Height

Burton, Marvin (1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2) & (1 COUNT) HARASSMENT (S) Age 46 Race Black Gender Male Height 5' 11" Weight 200 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown

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EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. - The second suspect wanted in connection with a shooting that injured a teenager at a Halloween party in East Stroudsburg is in custody.Pennsylvania State Police announced the arrest of 20-year-old Unique Kaheem Johnson Sunday night.Read the full story below.

LITWHILER, DOUGLAS A PA 18 3304 (A)(5) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF (M2) Age 41 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 6" Weight 275 lbs Hair Blonde Eyes Blue

SCAVELLO, CALEB PAUL PA 75 3802D1II - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE - SCHEDULE II (M)PA 75 3802D2 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE(S) - GENERAL IMPAIRMENT (M)PA 35 780-113 A16 - POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE(1 COUNT) 35 780-113(A)(32) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

Smith, Aero Lee (1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M1)(1 COUNT) HARASSMENT (S) Age 28 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 8" Weight 169 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Blue

Rocher, Tiffany J PA TITLE 18 3929(A)(1) RETAIL THEFT Age 46 Race White Gender Female Height 5' 5" Weight 170 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Hazel

ARMOND, MARCONI A (1 COUNT-M3) PA 18 3503(A)(1)(I) CRIMINAL TRESPASS- DEFIANT TRESPASSERACTUAL COMMUNICATION Age 40 Race Black Gender Male Height 6' 1" Weight 185 lbs Hair Brown

Vantassel, Serina Mae PA 35 5310(A) MISUSE OF 911PA 18 4906 FALSE REPORTS FALSELY INCRIMINATING ANOTHERPA 4906 (B1)FALSE REPORTS - FICTIOUS REPORTS Age 55 Race White Gender Female Height 5' 7" Weight

HENRY CADET, BLONDINA TA PA 18 3926(A)(4) THEFT OF SERVICESPA 18 6501(A)(1) Age 28 Race Black Gender Female Height 5' 3" Weight 150 lbs Hair Brown Eyes

Sanchez, Juan Michael PA 75 3802 D2 DUI DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (M)PA 75 3309(1) - DRIVING IN A SINGLE LANE Age 26 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 3" Weight 140 lbs

ARMOND, MARCONI A PA 18 3502(A)(3) BURGLARYPA 18 3503(A)(1)(II) CRIMINAL TRESPASSPA 35 780-113 A16 - POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCEPA 35 780-113 A32 - POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Age 40 Race Black Gender Male Height 6' 1"

Move OverPostOct 21, 2025The Stroud Area Regional Police would like to remind drivers to "Move Over" when there is a police, fire, EMS, tow truck or road crew vehicle that is stopped alongside the road with their emergency lights flashing.