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Pennsylvania State Police are accusing a woman of shooting a man in the face during a road rage incident on I-380 in Monroe County Tuesday morning.The woman, 38, is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, terrorist threats, propel missile into occupied dwelling, recklessly endangering another person, and reckless driving, according to a news release from state police.

Rinaldi, Eric Kenneth - 18-3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (M2)ArrestJul 2, 2025The Stroud Area Regional Police Department arre

Fireworks Refresher Below is a reminder about the fireworks ordinance in Pocono Township. If you have any questions please contact the Township office at 570-629-1922.  Please be courteous to your neighbors this upcoming holiday weekend, and enjoy the time safely and responsibly!

Rinaldi, Eric Kenneth - 18-3929 (A)(1) RETAIL THEFT (M2)WarrantJul 1, 2025On May 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.

Brown, Tyler Thomas (1) COUNT 6111(G)(4)(II) SALE OR TRANSFER OF FIREARMS (F3)(1 COUNT) (18) 4904(B) UNSWORN FALSIFICATION TO AUTHORITIES (M3) Age 38 Race White Gender Male Height 5' 10" Weight 215 lbs

Taylor, Nicholas C (1 COUNT) (18) 3304 (A) (5) CRIMINAL MISCHIEF Age 40 Race Black Gender Male Height 5' 10" Weight 190 lbs Hair Black Eyes Brown

McNeill, Marquis Allen 2718 (A)(1) STRANGULATION(1 COUNT) (18) 907 (A) POSSESSING INSTRUMENTS OF CRIME (M1)2706 (A)(1) TERRORISTIC THREATS2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT2709 (A)(1) HARASSMENT BY PHYSICAL CONTACT Age 18 Race Black Gender Male

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.