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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....
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 […]
Search for two women in Wilkes-Barre investigation
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are looking to identify two women involved in a Wilkes-Barre investigation. The Wilkes-Barre City Detective Division is trying to identify the two women shown caught on security camera footage. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. James Conmy at 570-208-6775.
Heavy police presence in Hanover Township
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A heavy police presence at this hour as authorities are on the scene of an apartment complex in Luzerne County. Officials say they were called to the area of Marion Terrance Apartments in Hanover Township on Wednesday evening for an unknown incident. 28/22 News crews on scene were told the Hanover Township […]
Levittown Man Batters Girlfriend, Slams Her Son with Chair, Cops Say
A Levittown man is behind bars at Bucks County Correctional Facility (BCCF) Monday as he is accused of beating his significant other and hitting her son with a chair late Saturday. The assault played out at Pennsbury Woods Apartments on the 9100 block of New Falls Road in Falls Township.
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 […]
15-year-old reported missing in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 15-year-old boy has been reported missing/runaway in Wilkes-Barre. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, they need help locating 15-year-old Luke Kreitzer. Police say he has blonde hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 with the reference number 240138593.
Search for man wanted in alleged retail theft at Walmart
TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is wanted after police say he was involved in a retail theft at Walmart. The Taylor Police Department is looking to identify the suspect who was allegedly involved in a retail theft at Walmart on South Main Street on June 28. Anyone with information is asked to contact […]
Wyoming County man remains critical nearly a week after motorcycle crash
SAYRE, Pa. — A man from Wyoming County remained in critical condition Wednesday, five days after his motorcycle crashed head-on with a Jeep in Bradford County. That crash happened just before 4 p.m. Friday on Leraysville Road in Warren Township, state police at Towanda said. Robert Bromley, a Harley-Davidson...
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...
Wilkes-Barre man convicted of fentanyl trafficking
SCRANTON — A Wilkes-Barre man was found guilty by a federal jury in Scranton on charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. Kevin Jones, 39, also known as Hat, was convicted following a four day trial before U.S. District Court Judge Malachy E. Mannion.
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…
Three wanted for alleged dirt bike thefts
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for three suspects allegedly involved in dirty bike thefts in Kingston The Kingston Municipal Police Department is investigating the theft of two motorcycles from a home on Joseph Drive and Hamilton Avenue in Kingston. Police say the theft happened on Saturday, June 29 around midnight […]
WB man runs out of police department after being charged with stalking estranged wife
JENKINS TWP. — A Wilkes-Barre man after being arraigned via video conference on allegations he stalked his estranged wife ran out of the Jenkins Township Police Department on Friday. Shane Eric Howell, 37, of Brogan Street, ran out the front doors of the police department that initiated a second...
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