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Cigarette butt in stolen car leads to arrest
MONROE TWP., SNYDER COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say DNA on a cigarette butt discovered in a stolen car led to the arrest of a burglar. According to Pennsylvania State Police, in April 2024, troopers began investigating burglarizes happening in Monroe Township, Snyder County. Police said a pickup truck was stolen and the same suspect [...]
Arrests made, one wanted after deadly party at Airbnb
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators held a press conference for three suspects identified after an Airbnb shoot-out that left a man dead. The following three men have been charged with homicide and attempted homicide in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Hernandez Zarata; According to the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department, on January 12, [...]
Arrests made, one wanted after deadly party in the Poconos
Editor's Note: This story has been edited to clarify where the party occurred. LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators held a press conference for three suspects identified after a rental property shootout left a man dead in the Poconos. The following three men have been charged with homicide and attempted homicide in the death [...]
ESU Council of Trustees Scheduled to Hold Meeting March 20
The next meeting of the East Stroudsburg Council of Trustees is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 2025.
ARREST: CARDENAS, CESAR A - (1 count) Carrying a Firearm without a License (F3) and 4
CARDENAS, CESAR A (1 count) Carrying a Firearm without a License (F3)(1 count) Escape (F3)& (1 count) Resisting arrest (M2)Elevated risk for wildfire spread in NEPA
(WBRE/WYOU) — Due to dry and windy conditions, there is an elevated risk of wildfire spread in northeastern Pennsylvania. The following counties have an elevated risk of wildfire spread on March 11: Outdoor open burning is not recommended. There will be gusty winds and low relative humidity. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and [...]
ARREST: Diaz, William Anibal - (1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (F3) and 3
Diaz, William Anibal (1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (F3)& 3925A Receiving Stolen Property (F3)Good samaritan reflects on rescuing man in deadly fire
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation continues into a fire that broke out at a bar in Monroe County last week, taking the lives of two people. Several first responder agencies were called to the scene, but others nearby stepped in to help those stuck inside. The smell of smoke is still in the [...]
Students entrepreneurs wanted
The Mountaineer would like to do a podcast on SHS student entrepreneurs. If you have your own business or side hustle, we’d like to invite you to join the podcast. We know there are a lot of talented, creative, and skilled students here, so share your wisdom with The Mountaineer and give your business a...
February School Board update
The Stroudsburg Area School Board met on February 19 for its monthly meeting to address proposed changes for the Stroudsburg Area School District. Student Representative to the School Board, Kona Maranpot, ’25, attended the meeting on behalf of Stroudsburg High School students. No issues were presented on the student body’s behalf. According to the BoardDocs,...
Missing PersonCaseMar 7, 2025The Stroud Area Regional Police Department and the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department are currently...
Missing PersonCaseMar 7, 2025The Stroud Area Regional PoliWayne County Farm Gets Much Needed Animal Enclosure
A farm in Wayne County has been working for almost ten years to fund and build a high-use enclosure for its animals. Now, the project is nearly complete and the animals are finally inside. News 13's Preston Ehrler reports from Tyler Hill.