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Burglary Reported in Wilkes-Barre; Police Investigation Ongoing
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — A burglary was reported to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department on Wednesday morning, prompting an ongoing investigation into the incident. According to the police report, a 26-year-old…
Luzerne County woman charged after emaciated dog seized from residence
NEWPORT TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A Glen Lyon woman is facing charges after her emaciated dog was seized from her residence. In April earlier this year, the SPCA of Luzerne County received a call about a thin dog housed in a wire cage full of feces and urine. The dog, owned by Crystal Roper, 35, was reported to be unable to stand and was possibly being abused by juveniles in the home, the call said.
Separate police chases in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties
A heavy police presence last night in one part of Lackawanna County in search of a wanted man. Several police departments, including Olyphant, Blakely, Jessup, Dickson City, and state police, responded to part
Police: Man threatens to shoot up a Hill section residence, runs from officers
SCRANTON — A man who drove to the city's Hill Section and threatened to "shoot up" a residence Wednesday evening, then ran from police officers when they stopped him in a stolen vehicle near the intersection of Mulberry Street and North Irving Avenue, according to a release. Steven Brannigan,...
Police: Man out on bail for domestic charge accused of assault
SCRANTON — A city man out on bail after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend earlier this month assaulted her again during a shopping trip, according to a criminal complaint. Joseph Koester, 38, of 1708 Luzerne St., is charged with assault, harassment and theft after the Aug. 26 incident. According to...
Scranton detective critically wounded in shooting files lawsuit against accused shooter's parents
SCRANTON, Pa. — Note: The above video is from an earlier story. A Scranton police detective critically wounded in a shooting this year has filed a lawsuit against the accused gunman’s parents for not taking better care to make sure a revolver did not end up in his hands.
Teen facing charges after stabbing in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen is being charged after he allegedly stabbed another man during an argument in Scranton. According to the Scranton Police Department, on Friday morning officers were called to a reported stabbing in the 800 block of Hickory Street. The suspect later identified as Nymere Canada, 19, fled the scene […]
Wanted man accused of ramming police cars in Olyphant
OLYPHANT, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say a man is wanted for selling drugs, hitting a detective’s car and patrol cars multiple times with his vehicle during an escape. According to the Scranton Police Department, on Wednesday investigators were meeting a confidential informant to identify a man accused of selling crack cocaine in Lackawanna County. […]
EPA investigating for potential violation in Scranton
SCRANTON, Pa. — Officers were serving a federal search warrant for a waste and water management company in Lackawanna County. According to EPA officials, officers searched the Environmental Services Corp., along North Keyser Avenue, for potential violations of the Clean Water Act. Investigators could be seen coming in and...
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