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PSP: ATV rider wanted for fleeing police after trespassing
CONYNGHAM TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are searching for an ATV rider who allegedly trespassed on private property multiple times and fled from troopers. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on June 29 troopers were called for an ATV rider causing a disturbance in the 500 block of And Avenue in Conyngham Township. Police […]
Citations issued during 4th of July in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Luzerne County police reports they issued various citations while patrolling on July 4th. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, between 245 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. officers in Hazleton responded to various incidents during the 4th of July. Police say they were called to over 100 complaints and in response, […]
16-year-old reported missing in Columbia County
JACKSON TWP., COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Law enforcement is searching for a 16-year-old who has not been seen or heard from for almost a month. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on June 7 family members of 16-year-old Katelyn Nemeth, reported her missing. Police say Nemeth was last seen at her house on June 6 around […]
Police investigating deadly crash in Columbia County
COLUMBIA COUNTY, Pa. — Police are investigating a deadly crash in Columbia County. Troopers say two vehicles collided on Route 118 in Jackson Township near Elk Grove shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Officials have not yet released the victim's name. The deadly crash remains under investigation.
One injured after Wapwallopen crash
WAPWALLOPEN, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say one person was injured after a crash in Wapwallopen Thursday evening. Authorities tell 28/22 News PSP Shickshinny were called at around 5:00 p.m. to the 500 block of Lily Lake Road in Wapwallopen for a reported car crash. There is no word on the injured person’s condition at this […]
Investigation underway after man beaten, robbed in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after police say a man was beaten and robbed in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Around 2:00 a.m. officers said they were called to the area of East Market Street and North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard for a reported robbery. On the scene, police say they spoke with the victim […]
PD: Teens arrested after fight at Kirby Park July 4th celebration
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two teens were arrested after police say a fight broke out during Kirby Park’s 4th of July celebration. On Thursday around 9:30 p.m. officers patrolling Kirby Park during the Wilkes Barre’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration saw two teens physically fighting with each other. Police say both teens, a 14-year-old […]
Victim identified as Lehigh River death remains under investigation
Authorities in Carbon County were continuing to investigate the death of a male victim in an incident Monday on the Lehigh River. Carbon County Coroner Mark K. Smith on Tuesday said Felix Dejesus Jr., of Jim Thorpe, was pronounced dead at 1:17 p.m. Monday by Deputy Coroner Dave Stianche. Following...
Warrant Issued for Bloomsburg Man After High-Speed Motorcycle Chase through Schuylkill and Columbia Counties
A warrant has been issued for a Bloomsburg man who led State Police on a motorcycle pursuit through Schuylkill and Columbia Counties on Wednesday morning. According to court papers filed by State Police Sgt. Thomas Hornung, Nathan Hays, 42, of Bloomsburg, faces 78 charges following the pursuit that began in Ashland. The charges include fleeing or attempting to elude police and numerous traffic violations.
Shenandoah Man Wanted for Aluminum Theft from Former Employer in Ringtown
An arrest warrant has been issued for a Shenandoah resident for allegedly stealing from his former employer in Ringtown. According to court documents filed by Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Nicholas Reese, 48-year-old Dennis Bugden, of Shenandoah, has been charged with burglary, theft of secondary metal, and criminal trespass following an incident on May 4, 2024.
Lake Township crash sends one to hospital
LAKE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say a crash in Lake Township sent one to the hospital Thursday afternoon. Authorities tell 28/22 News at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday Pennsylvania State Police Wilkes-Barre were called to School House Road in Lake Township for a single-car crash. According to officials, one person was taken to a […]
Two wanted for alleged burglary on Sans Souci Parkway
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two suspects allegedly involved in a burglary on the Sans Souci Parkway. The Hanover Township Police Department states they are looking for two suspects involved in a burglary on July 1 around 3:20 a.m. at a business along the Sans Souci Parkway. Anyone with information is […]
Wilkes-Barre Hotel Trespasser Arrested for Outstanding Warrants
WILKES-BARRE, PA—A 56-year-old Wilkes-Barre resident, Anthony Osticco, faces multiple charges including resisting arrest and possession of a controlled substance following an incident at a local hotel. The arrest occurred early…
Plains Township man sentenced for spitting on police officer
WILKES-BARRE — By pleading guilty and accepting responsibility for spitting on a Plains Township police officer, Antonio Alberto Santiago benefited by not being sentenced to state prison. Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. sentenced Santiago, 36, of St. James Street, to nine-to-24 months at the county correctional facility...
Police investigating a scene in Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police presence was confirmed at an apartment complex in Luzerne County on Wednesday. Newswatch 16 crew was at the scene in Hanover Township when officers and a police dog were walking around the Marion Terrace Apartments near Wilkes-Barre. Police cleared the scene around 10:30 p.m.
Laflin woman files reason for appeal in Harveys Lake stabbing
WILKES-BARRE — A Laflin woman has appealed a decision by a Luzerne County judge who denied a request to withdraw her no-contest plea on a felony assault charge stemming from a stabbing in Harveys Lake in 2020. Isabella Rosa Sobejano, 24, of Peachwood Drive, through her attorney Zak T....
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