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Motorcycle crash leaves one dead
KINGSTON, Pa. — A person was killed after a motorcycle crash late Thursday night in Luzerne County. It happened at Rutter Avenue and the North Cross Valley Expressway ramp in Kingston. The coroner says the person riding the motorcycle was killed. The crash is under investigation. Check back for...
Two ejected in motorcycle crash in Forty Fort
FORTY FORT, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is injured after a motorcycle crash in Luzerne County. The crash happened just before midnight on the off-ramp of State Route 309 at Exit 4 to Rutter Avenue. The bike went airborne and hit a guard rail, ejecting 48-year-old John Daley and 42-year-old Tina Latona over an […]
Troopers investigate restaurant burglary in Luzerne County
ROSS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Troopers say they are investigating a burglary that happened overnight at a restaurant in Luzerne County. According to the Pennsylvania State Police on August 21 around 11:00 p.m., Payton’s Place Restaurant was burglarized overnight. Officials say suspects forced entry through the front door and broke into the cash register, […]
Shots fired inside Scranton home during argument
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton police have arrested a man after they say he fired a gun during a domestic dispute. A release from police say the incident occurred Thursday night in the 1300 block of Rundle Street in the Electric City. According to police, a caller told them that they feared for their […]
Combating gang violence in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Anti-gang efforts are ramping up in Lackawanna County and specifically in Scranton as gang-related crimes continue to increase. “Unfortunately we have seen an uptick in gang activity,” said Mark Powell the Lackawanna County District Attorney. That has prompted Lackawanna County officials not only to increase their efforts to track gang […]
Ride-share driver accused of assaulting passenger
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — The Pennsylvania State Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault in Luzerne County. Edwin Valentin Perez, 39, of Hazle Township, is accused of sexually assaulting a male while he was working as a ride-share driver. Police believe that the victim was incapacitated by an inhalant-type substance during his ride and assaulted.
Fire burns through body shop in Kingston
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A fire damages an auto body shop in Luzerne County. Crews were called to Pierce Street in Kingston for a reported fire. 28/22 News was on the scene where we saw heavy smoke coming from Pompey Collision & Auto Body Shop, near Turkey Hill. Several fire departments responded including Kingston/Forty […]
Vandalism suspect damages 13 vehicles in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police in Luzerne County are warning residents of recent vandalism that damaged 13 vehicles. The Hazleton City Police Department received reports of vandalism in the 85 Block of North Lee Court and the 125 block of East Green Street. Police say they believe the vandalism took place throughout August 19 […]
Two people rescued after Saturday morning kitchen fire
PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A house in Pittston is damaged after flames broke out along Pine Street Saturday morning. Pittston City Fire Department say firefighters were called to the 100 block of Pine Street for a working kitchen fire. When crews arrived at the scene, they found two occupants on a porch roof whom they […]
Jefferson Township man sentence reduced
SCRANTON — A former college professor who pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material was re-sentenced Wednesday after his attorney successfully argued the prosecution breached a plea agreement by arguing for an enhanced sentence at his original sentencing. On April 25, Scott Kester, 47, of 14 Coopers Pond...
Tips for staying safe when using ride-share apps
SCRANTON, Pa. — Officials are offering tips to keep people safe in ride-shares after a Lyft driver was accused of incapacitating and sexually assaulting a passenger on Tuesday. "The biggest thing is just staying alert and paying attention to what's going on around you and that's really the best...
Scranton man pleads guilty to more than $1.5 million in COVID-19 relief money fraud
A Scranton man pleaded guilty Thursday to acting as a “money mule” in a scheme that netted him and others more than $1.5 million meant for COVID-19 pandemic relief. “I messed up,” said James G. Miller Jr., who lives in Scranton but also lived in Scott Twp. in Lackawanna County.
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