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Route 202 Shut Down Both Ways After Crash In Doylestown Twp. (DEVELOPING) Route 202 Shut Down Both Ways After Crash In Doylestown Twp. (DEVELOPING)
Route 202 Shut Down Both Ways After Crash In Doylestown Twp. (Developing) A crash has shut down Route 202 in both directions at Route 611 in Doylestown Township, police announced on Friday, Dec. 20. The closure was announced just before 9:50 p.m., as authorities advised drivers to find an alternate route. Details of the crash and any potential injuries were not immediately available. The Doylestown Township Police Department shared the alert via CRIMEWATCH. Drivers should avoid the area while emergency crews work to clear the scene.

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by Jillian Pikora
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Woman Charged With Murder After Bloody Altercation In Harrisburg: Police Woman Charged With Murder After Bloody Altercation In Harrisburg: Police
Woman Charged With Murder After Bloody Altercation In Harrisburg: Police A Harrisburg woman has been charged with murder after a bloody street encounter led police to a deceased man, authorities announced on Thursday, Dec. 5. Harrisburg police were called to North 6th and Wiconisco Streets around 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, for a report of a woman running through the street covered in blood, according to the department. Officers located 29-year-old Tajyeiah Olivia Greer at the scene and determined she had been involved in an altercation with man. After canvassing the area, police found the man dead with multiple stab wounds. Greer was identified as the suspect …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Man Steals Healthcare Worker's Credit Card, Makes $1.1K Purchase At Philly Best Buy: Cops Man Steals Healthcare Worker's Credit Card, Makes $1.1K Purchase At Philly Best Buy: Cops
Man Steals Healthcare Worker's Credit Card, Makes $1.1K Purchase At Philly Best Buy: Cops Police are looking to identify the man who they say stole a healthcare worker's credit card and bought a $1,130 device with it at a Philadelphia Best Buy. The card was stolen from a healthcare worker in Lower Southampton Township, and the device was bought from a South Philly store, police said. The suspect was seen operating a small white SUV. Anyone with information can submit a tip on CrimeWatch.

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Masked Burglars Tried To Enter Montco Home, Authorities Say Masked Burglars Tried To Enter Montco Home, Authorities Say
Masked Burglars Tried To Enter Montco Home, Authorities Say Three men attempted to burglarize a Lower Moreland residence in broad daylight last month, township police said in a release on Wednesday, July 31.  One suspect broke a fence lock and forced his way into the backyard of a home near Pine and Byberry roads on July 5, according to investigators. The second suspect, who was wearing a surgical mask and a hat, knocked on the front door of the home.  The trio tried to get inside through a sliding glass door at the rear of the house but fled when they saw someone inside, police added. They reportedly left the area in a gray minivan.&…

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by Mac Bullock
News
Missing Man Sought In Bucks County: Police (UPDATED) Missing Man Sought In Bucks County: Police (UPDATED)
Missing Man Sought In Bucks County: Police (Updated) UPDATE: The subject of this report has been located safely.  A 25-year-old man is missing from Solebury Township, authorities say.  Anyone with information is asked to call Solebury Township Police at 215-328-8511 or submit a tip online via Crimewatch. 

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by Mac Bullock
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Berks Pair Charged In Route 222 Road Rage Shooting Berks Pair Charged In Route 222 Road Rage Shooting
Berks Pair Charged In Route 222 Road Rage Shooting Two men were arrested this week for the apparent road rage shooting on Route 222, said Wyomissing police in a release.  Luis Alejandro Rosado Colon, 24, and Alejandro Perez Rodriguez, 23, were taken into custody on Tuesday, July 9, according to authorities. A car was shot at around 1 p.m. on July 1 near the Berkshire Mall, police said previously. No injuries were reported.  Authorities obtained an arrest warrant for Perez Rodriguez after identifying him as the owner of the suspect vehicle, Wyomissing PD said.  Rosado Colon was at Perez Rodriguez's house and "further rec…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Christmas Day Burglary Has Police In Bucks County Asking Public For Info Christmas Day Burglary Has Police In Bucks County Asking Public For Info
Christmas Day Burglary Has Police In Bucks County Asking Public For Info A Christmas day burglary in Warminster has investigators asking the public for help, according to a release on Friday, June 28.  The vehicle pictured (above) was seen pulling into a driveway on Dec. 25, authorities detailed in the release.  A suspect in a blue sweatshirt went into the property and stole $1,000 of residential electrical wiring, according to police. Another suspect sat in the passenger seat during the theft.  The vehicle has been identified but the police are asking anyone with additional information to call Officer James T. Browne at 215-795-29…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Shot Woman Drives Into Building, Upland Police Say Shot Woman Drives Into Building, Upland Police Say
Shot Woman Drives Into Building, Upland Police Say Upland police responded to a crash on Sunday night, June 23 to find the driver had been shot, officials say.  It happened on the 300 block of Third Street around 11 p.m., according to borough police. The driver crashed into a building and was found to have multiple gunshot wounds when medics removed her from the vehicle. Investigators said the shooting appears to have been targeted and "not a random act." Anyone with information is asked to call Upland Detective Carl White at 610-872-3040 or Delaware County Detective David Tyler at 610-891-4700. Tips can be submitted online via C…

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by Mac Bullock
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Hit-Run Motorcyclist Sought By Police In West Reading Hit-Run Motorcyclist Sought By Police In West Reading
Hit-Run Motorcyclist Sought By Police In West Reading Have you seen this man? The motorcyclist pictured below fled the scene of an accident, police in West Reading announced on Sunday. The hit-and-run crash happened at Delaney Traffic Circle near the exit to Buttonwood Street on June 23, as detailed in the police release.  He did not stop to provide his name and insurance information, according to investigators — they also noted that his motorcycle did not appear to have a license plate. Anyone with information is asked to call borough police at 610-373-0111 or submit a tip online through Crimewatch. 

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Doylestown Driver Sought For Hit-Run, Police Say Doylestown Driver Sought For Hit-Run, Police Say
Doylestown Driver Sought For Hit-Run, Police Say Authorities are looking for a driver who fled the scene of an accident in Doylestown. Police said the pictured car hit a parked motorcycle near Chambers Restaurant, 18 N. Main Street, then drove away. It happened around 11 p.m. on May 31, according to officials. Anyone with information should call Central Bucks Regional Police at 215-345-4143 or submit a tip on Crimewatch. 

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
7-Eleven Armed Robbery Caught On Video In Bucks County 7-Eleven Armed Robbery Caught On Video In Bucks County
7-Eleven Armed Robbery Caught On Video In Bucks County Warminster police are looking for two suspects in an armed robbery. The pictured men walked into the 1483 W Street Road 7-Eleven just after midnight on Saturday, June 8, authorities said.  They robbed the clerk at knifepoint and made off with "various items," police said.  Authorities have released stills from the store's video surveillance system showing both suspects. Anyone who can identify them is asked to call Warminster police at 215-672-1000 or submit a tip through Crimewatch. 

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
$40K Watch Stolen From King Of Prussia Mall: Authorities $40K Watch Stolen From King Of Prussia Mall: Authorities
$40K Watch Stolen From King Of Prussia Mall: Authorities A thief swiped a high-end watch from the Breitling store at King of Prussia last week, Upper Merion police say.  The suspect walked into the shop around 3:30 p.m. last Tuesday, May 28, authorities said in a release.  He asked to see some watches that were on display and snatched one off the tray after an employee removed them from a locked case, according to police. Investigators said the watch was worth $40,000.  The suspect fled the store and ran through a back hallway, authorities said.  He's described as a tall black man with a muscular build and a black goatee. Po…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Truck Stolen From Stroudsburg Business, Suspects Sought: Authorities Truck Stolen From Stroudsburg Business, Suspects Sought: Authorities
Truck Stolen From Stroudsburg Business, Suspects Sought: Authorities Investigators are looking for a pickup truck that was stolen from a Stroudsburg business on Saturday night, May 18.  Stroud Area Regional police said the truck was parked on North 9th Street near Main Street when four people stole it around 11 p.m.  All four suspects were wearing dark clothes, masks, and blue gloves, authorities said.  Stroud Area Regional Police Department The truck is a red 2005 Chevrolet 1500 extended cab with a plow frame on the front. It has a Keystone Auto front vanity plate and two FC Pocono soccer club magnets on the tailgate.  Anyone wh…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
'Distraction Burglary': Pair Stole Jewelry After Asking To Use Bathroom At Bucks Home, Cops Say 'Distraction Burglary': Pair Stole Jewelry After Asking To Use Bathroom At Bucks Home, Cops Say
'Distraction Burglary': Pair Stole Jewelry After Asking To Use Bathroom At Bucks Home, Cops Say Police in Lower Southampton are looking for two suspects in a "distraction burglary," the department said Friday, April 26.  The pair, a man and a woman, approached a homeowner in the township's Oakford section about seal-coating their driveway, authorities said.  When they were turned down, they said the woman was pregnant and asked if she could use the homeowner's bathroom, according to police.  The homeowner obliged but later noticed multiple pieces of jewelry missing, investigators said.  They were driving a red Ford pickup truck with the bumper and grill both…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Animal Cruelty Investigation Launched In Northampton County Animal Cruelty Investigation Launched In Northampton County
Animal Cruelty Investigation Launched In Northampton County Police are investigating after a dog was found dead in a cage in Forks Township over the weekend. Officers were called to Frutchey Hill Road and Richmond Road Saturday morning, April 20 for an "animal complaint," Township police said in a release.  A small, brown Yorkie with a green colored bandana was found dead in a cage under a white bedsheet, authorities said. The dog "appeared to have been deceased for an extended period of time," they noted.  Anyone with information is being asked to submit a tip through Crimewatch. 

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by Mac Bullock
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Hit-Run Suspect Wanted By West Reading Police Hit-Run Suspect Wanted By West Reading Police
Hit-Run Suspect Wanted By West Reading Police Authorities in West Reading are looking for a driver accused of a hit-and-run.  Police said the pictured car left the scene of a crash near South 3rd Avenue and Franklin Street around 7:30 p.m. on March 29.  The silver SUV fled north on South 3rd Avenue and then east on Penn Avenue, according to investigators.  Anyone with information is asked to call West Reading Borough Police Department at 610-373-0111 or submit an anonymous tip via Crimewatch. 

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Know Him? Suspect Tried To Enter Easton Home, Investigators Say Know Him? Suspect Tried To Enter Easton Home, Investigators Say
Know Him? Suspect Tried To Enter Easton Home, Investigators Say Police are looking for a suspect who they said tried to gain access to a home in Easton.  The pictured man tried to "unlawfully enter a residence," city police said in a release on Monday, March 25.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Easton Police Department Tip Line at 610-250-6635 or submit an anonymous tip via Crimewatch. 

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Bicyclist Stabbed During Robbery In Delaware County: Authorities Bicyclist Stabbed During Robbery In Delaware County: Authorities
Bicyclist Stabbed During Robbery In Delaware County: Authorities Investigators are asking for the public's help to find two suspects in a Yeadon Borough stabbing.  The victim was riding a bicycle late on Tuesday, March 12, when he was stopped by a dark-colored SUV, borough police wrote in a release. Authorities said it happened on Church Lane between MacDade Boulevard and Baltimore Avenue. Two suspects, a man and a woman, exited the vehicle and demanded his bike and his money, authorities said. A struggle ensued and the male suspect stabbed the bicyclist, according to police.  The SUV was last seen heading west on MacDade Boulevard …

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Bomb Threat Closes Saucon Valley Schools, Police Investigating Bomb Threat Closes Saucon Valley Schools, Police Investigating
Bomb Threat Closes Saucon Valley Schools, Police Investigating Saucon Valley School District canceled classes Wednesday, March 20 after administrators received a bomb threat, according to Lower Saucon police.  Authorities said they were contacted about the threat on Tuesday, March 19.  "The investigation is ongoing and there is a collaborative effort between the police department and the school district to ensure the safety of the students and staff of Saucon Valley School District," police said in a release.  "In an effort to not impact the ongoing investigation, the further release of information will be restricted." Anyone with info…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Attempted Homicide Suspect Wanted In Upper Chichester: Police Attempted Homicide Suspect Wanted In Upper Chichester: Police
Bryan Steger Wanted For Attempted Murder In Delco: Police detectives are looking for the alleged gunman in a 2023 Upper Chichester shooting.  Bryan Steger, 25, is wanted on an arrest warrant for attempted murder of the first degree, township police said in a release.  According to a criminal complaint filed in Delaware County court and obtained by Daily Voice, the shooting occurred at the Drexel Court apartments on Chichester Avenue last Aug. 16.  Investigators said Steger pulled into the lot around 4:30 p.m. and parked perpendicularly behind the victim's car, blocking him in. Steger allegedly walked up to the driver's side …

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Chesco Thief Stole $2,300 In Meds From Pharmacy: Investigators Chesco Thief Stole $2,300 In Meds From Pharmacy: Investigators
Chesco Thief Stole $2,300 In Meds From Pharmacy: Investigators Detectives are looking for the thief who stole $2,300 in over-the-counter medicine from a Westtown Rite-Aid.  The pictured suspect walked into the pharmacy, 1535 West Chester Pike, and fled westbound on foot after grabbing the merchandise, Westtown-East Goshen police said in a release.  It happened around 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8, authorities said.  Authorities say he may also be responsible for other area retail thefts and said he might live near the corner of West Chester Pike and Manley Road.  Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Jason Diamond at…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
PA Woman Arrested In Connection With Teen's Murder: State Police PA Woman Arrested In Connection With Teen's Murder: State Police
PA Woman Arrested In Connection With Teen's Murder: State Police A Williamsport woman was arrested in connection with the murder of a teenager in a restaurant parking lot, according to troopers.  Johneice F. Legare, 36, was taken into custody Wednesday, March 6, wrote state police in a release. Authorities said she's charged with hindering apprehension and related counts.  The victim, a 15-year-old boy, was shot on Saturday evening, March 2 near TGI Friday's at 1840 East 3rd Street, Williamsport, police said.   Troopers believe the shooter fled the scene in a silver Hyundai Elantra being driven by a woman.  Anyone with informat…

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by Mac Bullock
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Pedestrian Injured In East Stroudsburg Hit-Run: Police Pedestrian Injured In East Stroudsburg Hit-Run: Police
Pedestrian Injured In East Stroudsburg Hit-Run: Police Pocono Township police are searching for a driver who hit a pedestrian and then fled the scene on Saturday, Feb. 24.  It happened on Birchwood Road in East Stroudsburg near the former Birchwood Resort around 3 p.m., authorities said in a release. The victim was struck and injured by a gray SUV that fled toward Cherry Lane Road, according to police.  Area residents with home security systems are asked to check their cameras from 3 to 3:30 p.m. for any footage of the suspect vehicle.  Anyone with information is asked to call Officer Moser of the Pocono Township Polic…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Thieves Made Off With $2K In Jackets During King Of Prussia Heist: Police Thieves Made Off With $2K In Jackets During King Of Prussia Heist: Police
Thieves Made Off With $2K In Jackets During King Of Prussia Heist: Police Upper Merion police are looking for a pair of suspects who they said stole $2,000 in jackets from the King of Prussia Mall.  It happened at the Canada Goose store around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8, investigators said.  The men walked into the store separately and began picking out merchandise before making their way to the changing rooms, employees told police. While the workers were helping other customers, the duo walked out without paying, authorities said.  Both men are said to be in their 20s or 30s.  Suspect one had a beard and dreadlocks and was wearing a bl…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Fentanyl Dealer Wanted For Selling Pills That Killed PA Teen: Police Fentanyl Dealer Wanted For Selling Pills That Killed PA Teen: Police
Fentanyl Dealer Wanted For Selling Pills That Killed PA Teen: Police Lower Allen police are looking for an accused fentanyl dealer in connection with a deadly overdose last year.  Major Mahari Winfield Defreitas, 20, is wanted for drug delivery resulting in death and possession with intent to deliver, authorities said.  Police were called about a suspected overdose on Rosemont Avenue in Camp Hill last Oct. 11, the department said. First responders rendered life-saving aid but the 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release.  His cause of death was determined to be acute fentanyl toxicity, officials said. Invest…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Know Them? Delco Duo Wanted For Murder, Troopers Say Know Them? Delco Duo Wanted For Murder, Troopers Say
Know Them? Delco Duo Wanted For Murder, Troopers Say Two men wanted for homicide in Delaware County are sought by Pennsylvania State Police.  Naere Shamir Alexander-Thorpe, 25, and Jamade Imira McMillian, 24, both have ties to Delco, Delaware state, and "surrounding states," troopers said.  In addition to the murder charges, both men are accused of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and weapons charges, according to authorities.  Alexander-Thorpe, of Upland, is said to be 5-foot-5 and 165 pounds. He was last seen with "ear-length" hair. McMillian, of Aston, is described as 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds with "close-cut hair," st…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
New Evidence Discovered In PA Man's 2013 Murder, Troopers Say New Evidence Discovered In PA Man's 2013 Murder, Troopers Say
New Evidence Discovered In PA Man's 2013 Murder, Troopers Say Investigators are hopeful that recently discovered evidence will lead them to Harry Brian Mitchell's killer.  The 50-year-old was shot dead on Dec. 22 or 23, 2013, state police said in a release.  Mitchell was staying at a remote cabin he owned with his wife Dorothy at 157 Lake View Lane in New Albany, Bradford County, authorities wrote. Detectives said he was at the rear of the cabin with his dog when he was fatally struck by a single bullet.  Friends found Mitchell's body at the cabin after they had stopped hearing from him, according to police.  Authorities sai…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
NJ Driver Wanted For PA Hit-Run: Police NJ Driver Wanted For PA Hit-Run: Police
NJ Driver Wanted For PA Hit-Run: Police Police investigators in Bensalem are asking for the public's help in tracking down a hit-and-run driver.  A red Ford F350 extended cab pickup truck hit a pedestrian just before midnight on Friday, Jan. 12, sending him to the hospital with broken bones, authorities said.  It happened near the corner of Street Road and Brookwood Drive, according to police. Authorities said the truck had a New Jersey plate numbered L23RZD, but that no records could be found for that tag.  Anyone who spots the truck or can identify the driver is asked to call Detective Shawn Smith at 215-63…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Suspects Sought For Gunpoint Home Invasion: Nazareth PD Suspects Sought For Gunpoint Home Invasion: Nazareth PD
Suspects Sought For Gunpoint Home Invasion: Nazareth PD Detectives in Nazareth Borough have identified two suspects in a home invasion late last summer.  Damian L. Bass and Jahqie J. Dorisme are both wanted for burglary, conspiracy, and related counts, said police.  Investigators believe they were two of the three men who robbed a Nazareth home where children were present on Sept. 14. The group entered the residence, restrained the victims at gunpoint, and demanded cash and cell phones, police said.  All three had fled the house by the time police arrived, the department added.  Anyone with information is asked to submit a …

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Missing Mom Found Murdered In York, BF Charged, Affidavit (UPDATE) Missing Mom Found Murdered In York, BF Charged, Affidavit (UPDATE)
Missing Mom Found Murdered In York, BF Charged, Affidavit (Update) Details have been released about how a mom who was reported missing around 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 15 was found murdered approximately 36 hours later, according to a release by York City police.  Amaris Morales-Berrios, 42 of York City, was found dead in the 1100 block of Priority Road around 5 a.m. on Jan. 17, city police explained. Jose Luis Rodriguez Ramos has been arrested on charges in connection with her death, the police said and court records confirmed.  MEPA UPDATE: Morales-Berrios has been located. The MEPA is cancelled. Thank you for the shares. — PA State Poli…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Troopers Seek Accused Child Sex Abuser With Ties To Lehigh Valley Troopers Seek Accused Child Sex Abuser With Ties To Lehigh Valley
Troopers Seek Accused Child Sex Abuser With Ties To Lehigh Valley State police are looking for Edward J. Massey Jr.  Troopers said the 49-year-old is wanted on charges of indecent assault on a person under 13, felony corruption of minors, and endangering the welfare of a child.  According to court records, the charges were filed in August 2017.  Police said Massey is known to frequent Northampton and Monroe counties and has ties to a business in Florida. He is described as 6 feet tall and 175 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.  Anyone with information is asked to call PSP Stroudsburg at 570-619-6800 or submit an anonymous ti…

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by Mac Bullock