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Two Luzerne County brothers face drug trafficking charges
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Two brothers from Luzerne County are being charged with drug trafficking across Northeastern Pennsylvania. According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, between August and September 2024, Akilees Kadeem Hobson, 26, of Edwardsville, and Armand Kierran Hobson, 27 of Plymouth, distributed various drugs across Luzerne County. Investigators reported that Akilees distributed […]
Man wanted for allegedly stealing dog in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for a suspect who they say stole a dog outside of a business. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Wednesday, October 2, officers were called to the 400 block of North Pennsylvania Avenue for a report of a dog stolen. Police say that once on […]
15-year-old reported missing in Kingston
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 15-year-old has been reported missing in Kingston Thursday. The Kingston Police Department is searching for 15-year-old Savannah Boston. Police said her family was not able to locate her, the last time they had contact with Boston was Tuesday, October 1. Officers describe Boston as 5’7″, 140lbs, with dirty blonde […]
Five arrested for alleged Walmart retail theft
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that five people were arrested after being accused of retail thefts at a Walmart in Luzerne County. According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers responded to Walmart in Hazle Township for separate retail theft incidents throughout August and September. On August 10 around 7:45 p.m., troopers responded […]
Dunmore woman to go to trial for death of school janitor
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Dunmore woman will go to trial for the death of a school janitor. On Wednesday, 39-year-old Christine Hessmiller waived her right to a preliminary hearing. She is accused of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of her co-worker 81-year-old Gary Porter. Both of them worked for a cleaning […]
Three charged with gun trafficking in NEPA
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Three people are facing charges after police say they were part of a drug and gun trafficking scheme. According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, the following three people were indicted on Tuesday by a federal grand jury on drug trafficking and firearms charges; Police said in September 2022, Simmons […]
Greek Food Festival kicks off in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The smell of Greek take-out is in the air and pre-orders are open for the Greek Food Festival in Luzerne County. The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church kicked off its Greek Food Festival in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Many Greek favorites will be available including gyros, Greek chicken, baklava, and more. Food […]
Halloween takes over Hanover Township home
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Halloween has taken over a house in Luzerne County. One house on Lyndwood Ave in Hanover Township has dozens of animatronic clowns and skeletons lining the front yard. There’s even a gigantic skeleton popping out of the roof along with light displays that make the clowns and skeletons look […]
PD: Man arrested, facing aggravated assault charges
TAYLOR, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested after police say he’s suspected of assaulting a child in Lackawanna County. Police say they arrested 82-year-old Roy Trivellin on September 26 at his Taylor home after an assault 10 years earlier. Police say Trivellin admitted to the crime where he assaulted a child back […]
Kids in Juvenile Probation helps clean up Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. — Sprucing up the city is no easy feat in Wilkes-Barre. Even with heavy lifting, many hands from Luzerne County's Juvenile Probation system made light work on Wednesday. Kids getting their hands dirty have been through Luzerne County's Juvenile Probation system. "Everybody makes mistakes, and just because...
A look at century-old Wilkes-Barre trolley | On The Pennsylvania Road
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — In this On the Pennsylvania Road, Newswatch 16's Jon Meyer takes us on board what is believed to be the only remaining Wilkes-Barre trolley. Two brothers want to carry out their father's mission to get the century-old trolley riding the rails again. Take another trip...
PD: New York Man Takes “Stolen” Car On 3-Hour “Test Drive” To Hudson Valley
A New York City man gave a bizarre excuse as to why he was found driving a reported stolen car in the Hudson Valley. The New Rochelle Police Department confirmed a car stolen from the state of Pennsylvania was found in the Lower Hudson Valley. Stolen Car From Pennsylvania Found...
New light at Carverton Road, as traffic troubles persist in the Back Mountain
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — There's a light at the intersection of Carverton Road and Route 309 in Trucksville that has been a source of frustration for drivers throughout the Back Mountain for years. With the return of some sunshine, drivers are taking full advantage of the weather at Orloski's...
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