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PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been charged with attempting to traffic and rape a ten-year-old child after he was willing to pay $200 to do so.Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin stated charges have been filed against Jayson Miller, 54, of Red Lion, York County.

Pennsylvania State Police at the Blooming Grove barracks are investigating what authorities are describing as a shooting in the area of Roemerville Road in Green Township.In a press release, the Pennsylvania State Police said troopers responded to the residence on Roemerville Road at the request of Pike County Mental Health/Mental Development (MHMD). During the course of the incident, an officer-involved shooting occurred.

GREENE TOWNSHIP — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an officer involved shooting that occurred Tuesday on Roemerville Road in Greene Township, Pike County.According to a statement released by state police, troopers from the Blooming Grove station responded to a residence at the request of Pike County Mental Health/Mental Development. During the incident, an officer involved shooting occurred.The Pike County Coroner and state police forensic units were also called to the scene.

Funding for the long-awaited Wayne & Pike County Career and Technical Center was formally presented to school officials yesterday with a $3 million check presentation at Wallenpaupack High School. The investment supports development of the new regional technical school, which will serve students from the Wallenpaupack, Wayne Highlands, Western Wayne and Delaware Valley school districts. Wayne and Pike counties are currently the only two counties in Pennsylvania without a dedicated career and technical center.

A couple from Pike County has been charged after allegedly attempting to engage in sexual acts with a 15-year-old girl, according to the Pike County District Attorney’s Office. Officials say 31-year-old Cara Godbold and 31-year-old Nickolas Marrin-Youmans face charges after Godbold connected with a person she believed was 15 years old while seeking out a person to engage in sexual acts with her boyfriend, Marrin-Youmans. Detectives say Godbold also discussed recording the sex acts. The couple reportedly arranged plans to meet with the 15-year-old in Blooming Grove Township.

WESTFALL TOWNSHIP, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police need your help to find the person who opened fire on a house of worship in the Poconos.Investigators say someone took aim at an Islamic center near Matmoras on Sunday morning.No one was inside at the time, according to officials.If you have information about the shooter, call Eastern Pike Regional Police Department at 570-491-4040.

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MILFORD, PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say 15 residents at a senior living facility were taken to the hospital after an investigation was conducted for alleged neglect.On February 17, police initiated an investigation at Belle Reve Senior Living Facility located in Milford Borough, Pike County.The investigation began after an anonymous tip alleging medical neglect of residents.

STROUDSBURG, Pa. - State Rep. Tarah Probst (HD-189) announced Monday she is running for a third term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.Probst represents the 189th Legislative District encompassing eastern Monroe and southern Pike counties.“I am committed to this Commonwealth and to continuing the good work we have been doing since I took office in January 2023,” Probst said in her Monday announcement.

Earlier this week, Sen. Lisa Baker and I announced that Milford Borough will receive $307,857 to make walking safer and more convenient for residents and visitors. The project will install rectangular rapid flashing beacons and re-stripe crosswalks at 11 key intersections along Harford Street. In addition, traffic signals at the Broad Street and Harford Street intersection will be retimed to include an all-pedestrian phase, giving people a safer way to cross in every direction.