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Police look to ID woman for arcade theft
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are looking to identify a woman after an arcade theft occurred in Bloomsburg. According to the Bloomsburg Police Department, they need help identifying the woman pictured regarding a theft that happened at the Arcade on Main Street on August 4 around 5:00 a.m. Anyone with information is […]
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...
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.
Mahanoy woman charged after toddler contacts fentanyl, is revived with Narcan
ASHLAND – A Mahanoy City woman is facing a felony child endangerment charge after her three-year-old toddler had to be revived with Narcan. State troopers say he overdosed on fentanyl. Nikki Rehrig, 30, of 118 East Pine Street, was charged Wednesday by Trooper Andrew Letcavage of the State Police...
Three Suspects Behind Bars After Stealing $7,400 Worth of Skill Games from Shenandoah Boyer's Market
Three men are locked up in Schuylkill County Prison after they stole 2 skill games from a store in Shenandoah. Juan Reyes Valdez, 24, of Reading, Ezequiel Acevado, 26, of Bronx, NY, and Atahualpa De La Cruz, 41, of Bronx, NY have all been charged with 2 counts of felony theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property.
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 […]
Police look ID suspect in tip jar theft
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police need help identifying a suspect in a tip jar theft. According to the Bloomsburg Police Department on August 17 around 11:25 a.m. a tip jar was stolen from Little Bakery. Police ask anyone who recognizes the individual in the photo to contact Bloomsburg Police (570)784-6300 or submit a tip […]
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, […]
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 […]
Hazleton Police share tips on protecting children online ahead of new school year
HAZELTON, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — As students begin to start a new school year, parents should be mindful of what information they share online. Sharing a child’s personal information could lead to a stranger danger situation down the line. “They need to be mindful of certain things, like...
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 […]
Fire Destroys Cass Township Home
A fire destroyed a home in Cass Township near Minersville midday Thursday. Around 11:30am, Thursday, emergency personnel were called to 1222 Valley Road in Cass Township for a report of a structure fire. Cass Township and Minersville units were on the call and when they arrived they reported the 1st...
BACKYARD BROADCASTING LOCAL NEWS AUGUST 22, 2024
A detour was set up along Route 11 in Montour Township after a woman passenger on a motorcycle was hit from behind and killed Tuesday afternoon. According to North Central PA dot com, 36 year old Ruth Persing’s husband was driving the bike along Route 11 near Division Street in Columbia County and slowed to take a turn when an SUV type vehicle rear-ended the couple. Persing, who was not wearing a helmet was thrown from the bike and sustained fatal injuries. Montour Township police are currently investigating the incident and will release more information when available.
Bloomsburg Police warn drivers of increased parked car thefts
BLOOMSBURG, COLUMBIA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials say they are warning residents of the recent increase in thefts from parked cars in Bloomsburg and surrounding areas. According to the Bloomsburg Police Department, they have seen an increase in thefts from parked cars and are reminding residents to lock their cars and secure their valuables at all […]
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