Monday, November 20, 2006

Pennsylvania State AG investigating East Stroudsburg doctor

As Reported in the Pocono Record News

The state attorney general is investigating Dr. Harold J. Pascal, a psychologist with a practice in East Stroudsburg.

Pascal's office was searched recently for illegal drugs or signs of drug-related activity, according to court records.

Pascal has closed his practice, leaving patients with only a signed note on the door that says, "Please go to the emergency room or RedCo for treatment."

The closing follows a hearing in Monroe County court last week at which an attorney for Pascal requested the return of items seized in a law enforcement search of the doctor's office.

The record of the hearing has been sealed. A decision is expected later this week.

Pascal, saying he is retiring, resigned recently as the doctor who does psychiatric evaluations for the Stroudsburg Area School District.

Pascal's office is at 233 E. Brown St. [...]

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