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Bench Warrants Issued for Mahanoy City Man
Schuylkill County Detectives have issued warrants for a Mahanoy City man. Keith Daniel Benjamin, age 40, who was last known to reside in Mahanoy City is wanted on two active bench warrants. Benjamin is described as a White, Non-Hispanic male, 6 feet in height and weighs approximately 160 lbs. Benjamin...
Carbon County coroner IDs driver in fatal Rt. 80 truck crash
KIDDER TWP., Pa. - The Carbon County Coroner's Office has identified the driver who died in an accident on Route 80 in Kidder Township back on Aug. 14. Begaiym Samudunova, 37, of Des Plaines, Illinois, was identified as the driver of the tractor-trailer, the coroner said. The accident happened just...
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...
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.
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 […]
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...
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...
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