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SNYDERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local volunteer fire company is shedding light on its need for funding to continue its service in the Poconos. You can always find turnout gear out at firehouses like the Blue Ridge Hook and Ladder in Snydersville ready for firefighters to grab and go in an emergency. But when there isn’t a call in Monroe County, they’re closing up shop and heading to work. Blue Ridge is 100% volunteer, meaning a majority of its funding comes from grants and fundraising.

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SARPD Detective Recognized for Heroic Actions at FirePostApr 14, 2025On March 5, 2025, a devastating structure fire ravaged a local business and apartment building, t

A Compliance Audit was completed for Barrett Township Firemen's Relief Association for years 2021 - 2023.

Retail TheftCaseCreated Apr 12, 2025 / Updated Apr 14, 2025On March 26, 2025, at 12:04pm, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to a retail theft at Walmart in East Stroudsburg Borough.

Retail TheftCaseCreated Apr 12, 2025 / Updated Apr 14, 2025On April 12th, 2025, at 7:40PM, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to a retail theft at TJ Maxx in Stroud Township.

Acevedo, Elina (1 count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - High Rate (M)(1 Count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - General Impairment (M)& Traffic Related Offenses Age 26 Race Hispanic Gender Female Height 5' 0"

Pico Bano, Richard H (1 count) Driving Under The Influence Highest Rate BAC (M)(1 count) Driving Under the Influence - General Impairment (M)Traffic Related Offenses Age 27 Race Hispanic Gender Male Height 5' 6" Weight

Vertallo, Hailey ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)& (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) Age 21 Race White Gender Female

Baldwin, Christopher R ( 1 ) count Driving Under the Influence (M)( 1 count ) DUI (General impairment) Age 39 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 4" Weight 170 lbs Hair Brown

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after a school staff member taped the mouths of 1st grade students during lunch, according to district officials. Superintendent Dr. Curry has told 28/22 News that the district is investigating an incident where 1st grade students were found with tape on their mouths. According to a letter from Hamilton Elementary School Principal Mark Getz, on April 9, some students were seen to have blue painter's tape on their mouths that was placed there by a staff member during lunch.

Taber, Jason R PA 75 3802 C - DUI Highest Rate - 2nd Offense (M1)PA 75 3802 A1 - DUI General Impairment - 2nd Offense (M1)5 summary traffic offenses Age 39 Race White Gender Male Height 6' 2" Weight 220 lbs

Retail TheftCaseApr 7, 2025On April 7, 2025, at 9:35pm, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to a retail theft at Walmart in East Stroudsburg Borough.

McDonald, Zack Andrew (1 Count) DUI schedule 1(1 count) DUI controlled substance(1 count) General Lighting Requirements Age 26 Race Black Gender Male Height 5' 11" Weight 210 lbs Hair