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Lake Township man charged with sexually assaulting teenager

LAKE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Pittston Township Police say they have charged a 40-year-old man with sexually assaulting a teenager on multiple instances, who later became pregnant.

Ryan McDermott allegedly sexually assaulted and recorded several instances that took place across multiple Luzerne County hotels.

Police say they first became aware of the incident when contacted by a college police department in Illinois.

Rate cuts prompt excitement for to-be homeowners

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The federal government lowered interest rates on mortgages this week for the first time since December.

28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar spoke with both a realtor, Friday, and a woman who is buying a home in the Poconos to see how this news is impacting her purchase.

The Federal Reserve cut the lending rate between 4.25% and 4%. This is the first time in the calendar year a cut has been made.

The decision to announce the cuts was not unanimous.

Roku defies inflation helping Pa. families save with free new app

What does police training look like?

WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In light of two high-profile police shootings in Pennsylvania, 28/22 News wanted to take a closer look at police training practices.

28/22's Joe Mason spoke to area police chiefs today and has a look at how police train for a crisis.

Two Pennsylvania state troopers were seriously injured after a shooting in Susquehanna County in early August. On Wednesday, three police officers were shot dead, and two were left in critical condition in York County.

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