Police in the Poconos region of Pennsylvania are looking for a man who they say set multiple fires to deal with spiders.

UPDATE: Sean P. McDermott, 36, of Pocono Pines, Pennsylvania, was in the custody of the New York City Police Department, Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department Chief Chris Wagner said Friday, Feb.

The witness told officers he attempted several times to extinguish the fires, but Sean McDermott continued to relight them.

A man wanted for allegedly setting his home in the Poconos on fire in an attempt to kill spiders, was arrested in New York ...

On Feb. 13 into Feb. 14, Matthew Thompson, a city resident, went missing in Mount Pocono, according to a news release from ...

The National Weather Service is now predicting higher amounts of snow in the Poconos on Feb. 22 into Feb 23. Here's the latest.

Need a little getaway from your daily routine, or maybe the perfect fall day trip? The Poconos is a fantastic spot for families that love spending time in the great outdoors. No matter the season, ...

A winter storm swept through Pennsylvania and beyond on Feb. 22 into the morning of Feb. 23, bringing more snow across the ...

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