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Man accused of kidnapping, tying up females in storage container charged in Slate Belt sexual assault
One of two men charged last week with kidnapping three women and a teen girl in Monroe County and sexually assaulting two of them faces new charges in a separate Northampton County case. Davaun C. Jackson, 29, of East Stroudsburg was charged Wednesday with sexual assault and aggravated indecent assault, according Northampton County District Attorney Stephen Baratta. Jackson was interviewing a ...
Pennsylvania Woman Arrested for Drug Possession After Ohio Traffic Stop
In a recent incident, Gwen Hunt from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was arrested in Clarington, Ohio, after allegedly informing deputies that she had purchased cocaine at the Back Home Festival in New Martinsville, West Virginia. This arrest was part of a traffic stop conducted by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office on State Route 7.
Combatting gun violence in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Monroe County leaders are teaming up with residents to make a plan to address gun violence. From 2011 to 2020, Monroe County reported a 24.3% increase in weapons cases. Officials say in 2021 alone, there were 575 gun violence incidents, including homicide, shootings, domestic violence...
Stroud Twp. man will spend years behind bars on drug trafficking, firearms violations
STROUD TWP., Pa. - Authorities say a Monroe County man, who distributed cocaine within 1,000 feet of a high school, will spend the next 12 years behind bars. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that James Williams III, also known as “Dilly,” 40, of Stroud Township, was sentenced to 147 months in prison.
Fish for free day for the 4th of July
TOBYHANNA, Pa. — Fishermen are reeling in some big catches on the pier at Tobyhanna State Park in Monroe County. "Hey, you know what they say, a bad day of fishing is still better than a good day at work," said Tommy Cardaci of Tobyhanna. Even though Tommy Cardaci...
10 most expensive homes sold in Monroe County, June 24-30
A house in Stroudsburg that sold for $700,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Monroe County in the past week. In total, 55 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $327,402. The average price per square foot was $192.
See all homes sold in Monroe County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Monroe County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 55 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,508-square-foot home on Howells Lane in Tannersville that sold for $300,000. Blakeslee.
New charges from separate sexual assault filed against man accused of kidnapping women, binding them in shipping containers
EASTON, Pa. — Charges continue to pile up for one of the men accused of kidnapping women, binding them in shipping containers, and sexually assaulting them. Police say Davaun Jackson also sexually assaulted a woman in May. Monday, law enforcement filed two more charges against Jackson for that May...
Man accused in Poconos kidnapping also sexually assaulted woman in Slate Belt, authorities say
A Monroe County man already accused of forcing four women into a vehicle and taking them to a home in the Pocono Mountains now is facing felony sex assault charges in a separate Northampton County case, authorities said. Davaun Carlon Jackson, 29, of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, also is charged...
Crews assemble rides, games for upcoming Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Crews from Huey’s Amusements were out Monday at Kirby Park. They were assembling the rides and games for their upcoming Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration. The celebration will be on Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. They will have over 40 food and vendors, amusement rides, games, and live […]
Celebrating 20 years of booming business in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fireworks company is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The fireworks outlet has been serving the Poconos area at three locations across Monroe County including Mount Pocono, Tannersville, and in Marshalls Creek. This is the time of year when business is booming. They have products ranging from simple fireworks and […]
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