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Man arrested after standoff in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after officers say he threatened a woman with a crossbow, leading to a standoff with Scranton police. According to the Scranton Police Department, officers were called to Watson Street Wednesday night for a woman requesting a PFA (Protection From Abuse) order. Police said they learned a […]
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 […]
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...
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. […]
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
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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