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Batres, Brian PA 75 3802A1 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - GENERAL IMPAIRMENT (M)PA 75 3309(1) - DRIVING IN A SINGLE LANE Age 30 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 0" Weight 200 lbs Hair Brown

Fireworks Reminder The 4th of July is always a popular time for fireworks as part of the celebration.  This is just a reminder that before you purchase any fireworks, Pennsylvania does have a law on fireworks usage.  

TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A Monroe County man is facing charges after allegedly crashing an ATV leading police to discover multiple stolen ATVs at his residence, according to Pocono Mountain Regional Police. David Frantz Jr. of Tunkhannock Twp., PA is facing two felony charges of Receiving Stolen Property. According to the criminal complaint, Pocono Mountain Police Department responded to the 200 block of Blossom Lane for a report of ATV crash, but the driver left the area on a dark colored ATV.

Wawa Honors Pocono Township Police for Hoagie Day Today Wawa, as part of their annual "Wawa Hoagie Day", honored The Pocono Township Police Department with a generous donation of a delicious hoagie lunch. The sandwiches were delivered to us by a pair of the sweetest little ladies! 

(WBRE/WYOU) — State police announced DUI checkpoints placed across various roadways in Pennsylvania resulted in three arrests. Police say checkpoints and roving patrols were placed as they search for impaired drivers throughout Carbon and Monroe counties between June 20-22. Over $700K lottery ticket sold in Pa. As a result, three drivers were arrested for DUI, and multiple traffic citations, along with warnings, were issued.

DUI DUI checkpoints and roving patrols will be occurring from now through July 6, 2025, in Monroe County.   If you feel different, you will drive different.  Buzzed driving is impaired driving.

CHESTNUTHILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police said in a report Monday that an employee of a lab company is accused of stealing around $500,000 of funds for her personal use after a receipt was found in the bathroom.  According to PSP, troopers were called to investigate at Prosser Laboratories after the owner said a Staples receipt was found in the company's employee restroom.

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fourth of July is next week, and area shops are making sure you have fun while being smart. 28/22 News stopped by a fireworks shop in the Poconos with how they’re reminding people to be safe before lighting off an explosive show. It’s a dazzling display, thousands of different types of fireworks are piled high inside Phantom Fireworks of Delaware Water Gap, ready to be fired off.

Reeder, Brandon Allen TITLE 18- 3929(A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (F)TITLE 35- 780-113(A)(16) POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCETITLE 35- 780-113(A)(32) USE/POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPH Age 42 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 5"

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A section of Route 209 has been closed after a crash that occurred Monday morning. According to the Stroudsburg Fire Department, a dump truck carrying asphalt rolled over and caught fire.

Fire SceneBroadcastJun 19, 2025Please avoid Thomas St between 8th and 9th St in Stroudsburg Boro due to an active fire scene.read more

Police Officer Application Period Closed The application period for the Position of Police Officer for the Stroud Area Regional Police Department has now CLOSED. Thank you to everyone that has applied! Just a reminder that the written test will be:

Rinaldi, Eric Kenneth 18-3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (M2) Age 21 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 10" Weight 145 lbs Hair Brown Eyes Brown

Mack, Donovan Stephen 2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT2709 (A)(1) HARASSMENT BY PHYSICAL CONTACT Age 35 Race Black Gender Male Height 5' 10" Weight 155 lbs Hair Black

HARRINGTON, MAURICE RASH (1 COUNT) ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILDREN (F3)(1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M1)(1 COUNT) RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON (M2)(1 COUNT) DISORDERLY CONDUCT (M3)(1 COUNT) HARASSMENT (S) Age 38 Race Black Gender

Altemose, Kevin Dean (1 COUNT) FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE OFFICER (F3)(1 COUNT) FLIGHT TO AVOID APPREHENSION (M2) Age 58 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 0" Weight 150 lbs Hair Brown