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Man allegedly forces car off road causing crash, serious injuries

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he forced a car off the road, causing the driver to crash and sustain serious injuries.

In June 2024, officers were dispatched to a crash with serious injuries in the area of East Broad/ Exchange Streets in East Stroudsburg.

On the scene officers said a car struck a tree after the driver was run off of the road by a man driving a large white pickup truck.  The driver was taken to the hospital for her injuries.

Creatures take over Monroe County home on Halloween

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — For many, Halloween is just a day to watch a scary movie and/or eat some candy. For some, it's weeks or even months of hard work to make the perfect spooky display.

28/22 News has more on one of those spooktacular homes gearing up for trick-or-treaters in Monroe County.

Giant creatures line Avoca yard for Halloween

A carnival is open for business at an East Stroudsburg home, but it’s not the kind you are thinking of.

Scranton man charged with indecent assault of child

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have charged and arrested a man for corruption of a minor.

According to the Scranton Police Department, on Wednesday, October 29, officers arrested 44-year-old Christopher Mercadante from Scranton.

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Police have charged Mercadante with the following:

Indecent Assault of a Child under 13

Two counts of corruption of a minor

Mercadante was arraigned and remains in the Lackawanna County Prison

Celebrating Halloween early in Trucksville with trunk-or-treat

TRUCKSVILLE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — On Wednesday night, Cross Creek Community Church in Trucksville held its annual trunk-or-treat event.

Hundreds came out in costume to get their hands on candy.

Food trucks were also on hand in case trick-or-treaters got hungry.

Officer gives tips to stay safe this Halloween

The event was free and provided families with a safe community event that everyone could enjoy.

Trump sues Bucks County as Election Day nears

BUCKS COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — We are just six days away from the General Election and the Trump campaign on Wednesday said it's suing Bucks County.

It's alleging voters were turned away Tuesday after facing long lines on the last day to apply for mail-in ballot voting.

A lawsuit filed by the Trump campaign Tuesday afternoon has extended Bucks County's on-demand mail-in ballot deadline.

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