Crime News in the Pocono Mountains Region
The Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania is home to a diverse and growing population spread across Monroe, Pike, Wayne, and Carbon counties. As the area has expanded over the past two decades — drawing residents from New York and New Jersey seeking more affordable living — local law enforcement agencies have grown alongside it, and so has the need for reliable, community-focused crime reporting.
The Pocono Review covers crime news across the region with a commitment to accuracy and context. Our reporting draws on public court records, police blotters, press releases from the Monroe County District Attorney’s office, the Pennsylvania State Police, and local municipal departments. We believe the public has a right to know when criminal activity affects their neighborhoods, schools, and communities.
Crime coverage in the Poconos spans a wide range of cases — from property crimes and drug-related charges that reflect broader statewide trends, to more serious violent offenses, fraud cases, and state police investigations. We also follow cases through the court system, providing updates as charges are filed, hearings are scheduled, and verdicts are reached.
Monroe County in particular has seen significant shifts in its crime landscape. The influx of new residents has brought both economic opportunity and new challenges for local police departments and the county court system. The Monroe County Courthouse in Stroudsburg handles a high volume of criminal cases each year, and the Pocono Review monitors docket filings to keep readers informed.
We cover arrests made by the Pennsylvania State Police out of the Stroudsburg, Swiftwater, and Blooming Grove barracks, as well as municipal police departments in East Stroudsburg, Stroudsburg, Mount Pocono, and throughout the region. Federal investigations involving agencies like the FBI and DEA that touch the Pocono area are also covered when they become public record.
If you have a tip about a crime story in the Pocono Mountains area, you can reach the Pocono Review through our contact page. We review all tips and follow up on stories that serve the public interest.