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Over thirty people charged in Edwardsville drug investigation
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Around thirty people have been charged after a six-month-long drug investigation focusing mainly on two housing complexes on the west side of the Wyoming Valley. On Thursday, a drug bust led by multiple Luzerne County law enforcement agencies and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office took place at Hilltop Apartments and Eagle […]
Lane restrictions on I-81 north and south in Lackawanna County starting Monday
LACKAWANNA COUNTY, Pa. — Starting Monday, PennDOT will work in Lackawanna County on I-81 North and South from Moosic to Fleetville. October 21 - lane restriction on I-81 North and South from Scranton to Moosic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 22 - lane restriction on I-81 North...
Police: Man allegedly pretends to be veteran to solicit donations
DICKSON CITY, Pa. — William Cadwalder from Clarks Green was arrested on October 17 and charged with theft by deception, criminal conspiracy, and more after Dickson City Police discovered he had allegedly been pretending to be a Vietnam-era veteran with two Purple Hearts. In April of this year, investigators...
Four accused of several retail thefts across NEPA
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Four people are wanted for allegedly committing several retail thefts in northeastern Pennsylvania. According to the Dickson City Police Department, the four people pictured were involved in several thefts in Dickson City and Wilkes-Barre Township. Anyone with information is asked to contact Ptlm. Gallagher 570-342-911 or 570-382-8018.
17 arrested after Luzerne County drug investigation
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over a dozen people have been arrested during a drug investigation in Luzerne County Thursday. Beginning Thursday morning, and into the afternoon, a flow of people were coming in and out of Kingston police headquarters in handcuffs. The Kingston Police chief confirms 17 people were arrested in connection with a ongoing drug […]
DPW workers honored for saving man in need
DUNMORE, Pa. — Two Lackawanna County workers are being called heroes for springing into action to help save a life. On the morning of October 2nd, Dunmore borough workers Pat Judge and Chris Rinaldi left the Department of Public Works to start their day. "We were just coming into...
Fire departments across NEPA receive $2M in federal grants
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — More than $2 million in federal grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will be heading to firefighters and first responders across northeastern Pennsylvania. "It's a big big asset, a big help to us getting this is kind of funding to assist us," said Chief Matthew...
Dunmore Fire Department facing critical staffing shortages
DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local fire department is facing critical staffing shortages, causing concerns for public safety from other fire departments. According to a recent Facebook post by the Scranton Firefighters IAFF Local 60 Union, the Dunmore Fire Department is currently operating with three fewer firefighters than needed. This shortage is forcing the […]
"Mission" Venison for Vets in Susquehanna County
MONTROSE, Pa. — For decades, Jeff Scavazzo has helped feed hunters across Susquehanna County. But after hearing about a local veteran's struggle to fill his family's freezer, he found a new mission to help feed veterans. "Only says our paycheck just doesn't go very far. And I said, 'I...
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