Litter Crackdown Means Big Fines
PennDOT and state police are cracking down on littering with fines now hitting $1,800—more if businesses are caught dumping. The push comes after over 30,000 bags of trash were collected last year. Repeat offenders could face cleanup duty or steeper penalties in new enforcement zones.
Read MoreChestnuthill Crime Spree Results in Arrest of 16-Year-Old
A 16-year-old is charged in a Monroe County crime spree that hit five properties in Chestnuthill Township Saturday. Businesses were ransacked, a home was shot at, and 40 rounds were fired near the West End Fairgrounds. State Police say more suspects are likely. No injuries were reported.
Read MoreMan Jailed After Stealing Police Car
In Scranton, a man is behind bars after police say he stole a police cruiser and took it on a wild chase. Investigators say 27-year-old Christopher Ross drove the stolen patrol car into oncoming traffic, then sent it airborne before ditching it. He’s charged with theft, fleeing, and more.
Read MoreHigh School Student Attempts to Strangle Van Driver
A Wallenpaupack high school student is facing felony charges after police say they tried to strangle a school van driver with a string-like object. Investigators say the student made a death threat during the March 12 attack in Palmyra Township. Charges include aggravated assault and strangulation.
Read MorePolk Township Barn Destroyed By Flames
A barn was destroyed by fire last Thursday night in Polk Township in a wooded area along Lower Middle Creek Road. It happened just before 10pm. Heavy smoke and flames were visible among the trees as crews arrived to battle the blaze. Nobody was hurt. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Read MoreCrash Proves Fatal in Pike County
A New York man is dead following a crash Saturday morning on Route 6 in Pike County. Police say 78-year-old Fredric Underhill lost control of his vehicle in heavy rain, crossing into the opposite lane and colliding head-on with another vehicle. Underhill was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver, 47-year-old Craig Thumann of […]
Read MorePennsylvania State Police Warn of Phone Scam
Pennsylvania State Police are warning residents about a rise in imposter phone scams, with fraudsters posing as court officers, State Troopers, and other law enforcement officials. Scammers are claiming victims have missed jury duty or are facing contempt of court charges, pressuring them to pay fines immediately to avoid arrest. If you receive such a […]
Read MoreREAL ID Down To The Wire
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is ramping up efforts as the deadline for REAL ID approaches… now within 10 days. PennDOT is extending hours at driver’s license centers, including REAL ID Mondays today, and again on May 5, to help residents comply.
Read MoreSafe Monroe Gala Raises Thousands
The Safe Monroe Gala raised thousands of dollars in Stroudsburg. Held at the Stroudsmoor Inn last Thursday evening, the event featured an auction of donated items and powerful stories shared by survivors of domestic violence and sexual abuse. The nonprofit works to raise awareness and combat abuse in Monroe County.
Read MoreTurnpike Closures To Make Way for Open Road Tolling Reconfiguration
Closures began Sunday on I-476 as part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike’s Open Road Tolling reconfiguration. The southbound exit ramp to PA Route 903 and the entry ramp from PA 903 was closed last night and will remain closed until 11am on Friday for toll gantry removal and demolition work. Motorists will be detoured to Exit […]
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