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$10K worth of cocaine seized after crash
HONESDALE, WAYNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— State police say they seized $10,000 worth of cocaine after a driver, allegedly under the influence of several drugs, crashed in Wayne County. On Wednesday, Pennsylvania State Police announced Joan Mejia, from Carbondale, was charged with driving under the influence and possession of cocaine with intent to distribute following a crash […]
DUI checkpoint set in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton police announced DUI checkpoints are set Thursday in the Electric City. According to the Scranton Police Department, on Thursday, May 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., a DUI enforcement is placed in the area of the Green Rdige section. Officers would like to remind drivers, “buzzed driving is […]
10-year-old Wayne County boy on waiting list for new kidney
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A 10-year-old Wayne County boy is on the list for a new kidney. Jake Algerio and his family are working closely with the Wright Center for Community Health. They are all praying Jake receives a lifesaving call soon. 28/22 News Reporter Amelia Sack had the chance to meet Jake and […]
Wanted man charged with selling 50 bags of fentanyl, fleeing
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Scranton man was arrested after police determined he was wanted on three separate warrants and he reportedly sold 50 bags of fentanyl. According to police, on Monday, April 29, around 7:00 p.m., Scranton police and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) determined that Joseph Christiano, 28, of Scranton, (pictured below) was […]
New Jersey earthquake: 2.6 magnitude earthquake rattles parts of New Jersey, Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA - The month of May started with a rumble for people in parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania after a minor 2.6 earthquake was reported Wednesday morning. The United States Geological Survey said the earthquake happened around 7 a.m. in Gladstone, New Jersey – the same town that experienced an aftershock following a 4.8 magnitude earthquake last month.
Honesdale's entire Department of Public Works crew has resigned
Correction: A previous version of this story misstated a quote from Councilor Noelle Mundy. She said that she "can" promise concerns have been addressed. Posters, covered in transparent plastic, and anonymously stapled to some utility poles in downtown Honesdale, read: “The citizens of Honesdale Borough appreciate the Department of Public Works (DPW). We...
PSP remembers fallen troopers in Lackawanna County
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police in Lackawanna County held a ceremony to honor troopers who have been killed in the line of duty. Both current and retired members of the Pennsylvania State Police Troop R gathered at Eagle Hose Company Number 1 in Dickson City for a memorial service to commemorate 119 […]
Man scammed out of $100K by fake federal agents
BLOOMING GROVE TWP., PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report a man was scammed multiple times losing over $100,000 by men pretending to be federal agents. According to Pennsylvania State Police, on March 26 a 68-year-old man from Hawley reported about a scam. Police say between March 19-26 the victim was scammed on three occasions […]
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Southern Wayne and Pike County Tuesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 5:19 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Southern Wayne and Pike County. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are expected. "At 5:19 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near...
Police: Man disseminates nude pictures of woman
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are charging a man after they say he disseminated nude pictures of a woman he knew across several social media platforms. According to the Taylor Police Department, in July of 2023, a woman walked into the station to report harassment that was allegedly being done by Frank Battaglia, 20, of […]
Former Scranton Prep RB London Montgomery leaving Penn State via transfer portal
Penn State is losing a former in-state high school star to the transfer portal. London Montgomery, the Penn State running back and former Scranton Prep standout, has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. Montgomery is one of several players to leave the program on Thursday. He joins wide...
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