Police News

ROSS TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews were called early Thursday morning for a fire at a veterinary clinic in Monroe County. According to fire crews, the call came in around 4:15 at the Best Friends Veterinary Clinic in Ross Township. VIDEO: Fire rips through Old Forge business Upon arrival, crews say they were able to see fire at the top of the building.

Amhurst, Shawn Michael (1 COUNT) BURGLARY OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATION NO PERSON PRESENT (F1)(1 COUNT) CRIMINAL TRESPASS (F2)(1 COUNT) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF (M3)(1 COUNT) THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (M2) Age 37 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 0"

Dibenedetto, Joseph J (1 COUNT ) RETAIL THEFT (M1) & (1 COUNT) RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (M1) Age 48 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 11" Weight 275 lbs Hair Brown

Amato, Angelina (1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (M)(1 COUNT) 35 780-113(A)(31) POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA(1 COUNT) 35 780-113(A)(32) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Age 19 Race Hispanic Gender Female

Aydinoglu, Zachary (1 COUNT) 6503 A3 SCATTERING RUBBISH M2 Age 28 Race White Gender Male

THOMPSON, JAQUAN 18 2706 A1 TERRORISTIC THREATS (M1)18 2709 A4 HARASSMENT (M3). Age 22 Race Black Gender Male Height 5' 10" Weight 200 lbs Hair Black Eyes

Villegas, Mario (1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA Age 40 Race White Gender Male

Koenig, Chelsea RESISTING ARREST (M2)(1 COUNT) DISORDERLY CONDUCT (S)PUBLIC INTOXICATION (S)BLIC Age 27 Race White Gender Female

Echevarria, Jessica (18) 3929 (A)(4) RETAIL THEFT - UNDER-RING (1 COUNT) F3 Age 43 Race White Gender Female Height 5' 6" Weight 200 lbs Hair Black Eyes

PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the BOROUGH OF DELAWARE WATER GAP has scheduled the flushing out of the water hydrants during the week of June 2, 2025. You may experience dirty or cloudy water between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Should this occur after that time, remove the aerator from the faucet and keep the water running to flush the sediment out of the line. If you have any questions, please contact the Borough Office at (570) 476-0331.   

Kieran, Millie L - (1 COUNT) (18) 3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT F3ArrestMay 29, 2025Millie L.

Description The Borough of Delaware Water Gap has scheduled the flushing out of the fire hydrants during the week of June 2, 2025. You may experience dirty or cloudy water between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Should this occur after that time, remove the aerator from the faucet and keep the water running to flush the sediment out of the line.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is on the run and a woman is facing several charges after police say they found children in a car with pot after a chase in Monroe County Sunday. According to court documents, on Sunday at about 11:10 p.m., a state trooper was driving east on State Route 611 in Stroudsburg when they saw a silver Mercedes traveling in front of them. State police say the car was seen swerving on the road and driving above the posted speed limit.

Three people face charges after allegedly attempting to set a house on fire in Monroe County.  Traill Labar Jr., Isaiah Garcia, and Chapel Iliev face several charges, including attempted criminal homicide and arson. Pocono Mountain Regional Police say Traill Labar Jr., Isaiah Garcia, and Chapel Iliev used several Molotov cocktails to try to set fire to a home along Pine Knob Lane in Canadensis in December of 2023 after an argument over a bottle of alcohol.

Moroza, Alina PA 75 3802C - DUI HIGHEST RATEPA 75 3802A1 - DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENTPA 75 3309 - DRIVING IN A SINGLE LANEPA 75 3334 - TURNING MOVEMENTS AND REQUIRED SIGNALS Age 40 Race White Gender Female Height

Hamill, Chelsey L PA 75 3802A1 - DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENTPA 75 3334 - TURNING MOVEMENTS AND REQUIRED SIGNALSPA 75 4303B - GENERAL LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS-REAR LIGHTSPA 75 3309 - DRIVING IN A SINGLE LANE Age 31 Race White Gender Female Height 5' 4"

Escobar-Arizmendi, Sixto PA 75 3802A1 - DUI GENERAL IMPAIRMENTPA 75 1543B1.1I - DRIVING WHILE DUI SUSPENDED WHILE DUIPA 75 1543B1II - DRIVING WHILE DUI SUSPENDED 2ND OFFENSEPA 75 4303B - GENERAL LIGHTING REQUIREMENTS-REAR LIGHTS Age 55 Race Hispanic Gender Male

LONG POND, Pa. (May 27, 2025) – The Beast Infield Block Party will unleash eight bands, a comedy show and fireworks display over the course of three days during The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM NASCAR tripleheader set for June 20-22 at  Pocono Raceway.

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A day of kayaking on a lake in the Poconos turns to tragedy. On Sunday, crews say a man is dead after a reported drowning in Monroe County. Officials say crews were called to the 100 block of Sir Bradford Road in Tobyhanna Township near Lake Kathryn for a reported drowning victim shortly before 12:30 p.m. The call originally came in as two people in the water, but one got out before rescue crews arrived.

Rodriguez Valenzuela, Walkin Smilk (1 COUNT) 3121 (A)(2) RAPE THREAT OF FORCIBLE COMPULSION(F1)(1 COUNT) 3123 (A)(1) INVOLUNTARY DEVIATE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE (F1)(1 COUNT) 3123(A)(7) INVOLUNTARY DEVIATE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE PERSON LESS THAN 16 (F1)(1 COUNT) 3122.1 (A)1 STATUTORY SEXUAL ASSAULT (F2)(1 COUNT) 3124.1 SEXUAL ASSAULT (F2)