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CRIME & SAFETY
Two wanted for alleged burglary on Sans Souci Parkway
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for two suspects allegedly involved in a burglary on the Sans Souci Parkway. The Hanover Township Police Department states they are looking for two suspects involved in a burglary on July 1 around 3:20 a.m. at a business along the Sans Souci Parkway. Anyone with information is […]
Man found guilty of selling fentanyl across NEPA
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A jury has found a man guilty of selling fentanyl across Luzerne and Lackawanna County. According to U.S. Attorney Gerard M. Karam, a jury found Kevin Jones, aka “Hat”, 39, of Wilkes-Barre, guilty of conspiring to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl. Officials say Jones was one of fifteen […]
13-year-old bicyclist hit by truck in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen is recovering Tuesday after he was hit by a car riding his bicycle in Lackawanna County. 28/22 News has learned a 13-year-old boy was hit by a car at around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday in the 1200 block of Schlager Ave. The family of the victim says he is […]
Man wanted for alleged theft in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are searching for a man wanted in regards to a Scranton theft investigation. The Scranton Police Department is looking for any information on the identity of the man caught on camera. Police say the suspect is wanted for questioning about a theft that occurred on Vine Street. […]
Levittown Man Batters Girlfriend, Slams Her Son with Chair, Cops Say
A Levittown man is behind bars at Bucks County Correctional Facility (BCCF) Monday as he is accused of beating his significant other and hitting her son with a chair late Saturday. The assault played out at Pennsbury Woods Apartments on the 9100 block of New Falls Road in Falls Township.
Search for two women in Wilkes-Barre investigation
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they are looking to identify two women involved in a Wilkes-Barre investigation. The Wilkes-Barre City Detective Division is trying to identify the two women shown caught on security camera footage. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. James Conmy at 570-208-6775.
Investigation underway after man beaten, robbed in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after police say a man was beaten and robbed in Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday. Around 2:00 a.m. officers said they were called to the area of East Market Street and North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard for a reported robbery. On the scene, police say they spoke with the victim […]
Man attacked, stabbed at Falls apartment complex. The suspect got away
A 43-year-old Falls man is recovering after he was stabbed during a robbery attempt in an apartment complex parking lot early Saturday morning. Falls police responded to the Pennsbury Woods Apartment in the 900 block of New Falls Road around 1 a.m. June 29 for an attempted robbery and they found the injured man, according to police.
Plains Township man sentenced for spitting on police officer
WILKES-BARRE — By pleading guilty and accepting responsibility for spitting on a Plains Township police officer, Antonio Alberto Santiago benefited by not being sentenced to state prison. Luzerne County Judge Joseph F. Sklarosky Jr. sentenced Santiago, 36, of St. James Street, to nine-to-24 months at the county correctional facility...
Arsonist Set Fire At Lackawanna County Building: Investigators
Paul Howard Strope Jr., 35, is also charged with risking catastrophe and reckless endangerment, authorities said. The 123 Wyoming Avenue fire started around 6:30 on Tuesday, June 26, Scranton police said. A meeting was in progress in a conference room when attendees smelled smoke wafting in through the building's HVAC system, according to authorities.
15-year-old reported missing in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 15-year-old boy has been reported missing/runaway in Wilkes-Barre. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, they need help locating 15-year-old Luke Kreitzer. Police say he has blonde hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call 911 with the reference number 240138593.
WB man runs out of police department after being charged with stalking estranged wife
JENKINS TWP. — A Wilkes-Barre man after being arraigned via video conference on allegations he stalked his estranged wife ran out of the Jenkins Township Police Department on Friday. Shane Eric Howell, 37, of Brogan Street, ran out the front doors of the police department that initiated a second...
Exeter man, 70, sentenced to prison for unlawful child contact
WILKES-BARRE — An Exeter man’s severe health issues was not enough to keep him out of prison for exposing himself and sending lewd pictures and sexual chat messages to a girl. Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas sentenced Griffith Elias, 70, of Birchwood Estates, to four-to-20 months at...
Wilkes-Barre Hotel Trespasser Arrested for Outstanding Warrants
WILKES-BARRE, PA—A 56-year-old Wilkes-Barre resident, Anthony Osticco, faces multiple charges including resisting arrest and possession of a controlled substance following an incident at a local hotel. The arrest occurred early…
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