CRIME & SAFETY
Four arrested for alleged retail theft at Walmart
HAZLE TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report that four 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 May. On May 1 around 6:20 p.m., troopers responded to a theft where […]
Hit and run driver in Bloomsburg strikes pedestrian
Bloomsburg, Pa. — A man who struck a pedestrian, crashed his vehicle, and fled the scene has been arrested, police say. On April 26th, 2024 a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while walking along the 700 block of Millville Road, according to police. The vehicle fled the scene without stopping. When officers from the Bloomsburg Police Department responded to the scene, the pedestrian, who sustained minor injuries, described the...
Shooting investigation underway in Luzerne County
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Police are searching for suspects involved in a shooting in Luzerne County. The Hanover Township Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of the Hanover Village Apartment Complex around 12:44 a.m. on Friday. There were no injuries reported during this...
PD: Undercover sting leads to arrest in illegal gun sale
WYOMING BOROUGH, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man trying to buy an illegal gun during an undercover investigation has been arrested, said police. The Wyoming Area Regional Police Department stated an undercover investigation was completed into the illegal attempt to purchase a gun. On Friday, May 10, officers executed an arrest warrant for Dakota Jarmusik, […]
Attic fire damages home in Luzerne County
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— An attic fire damaged a home early Saturday morning in Wilkes-Barre. Wilkes Barre City Fire Department said a call came just before 5:30 a.m. for a reported structure fire on the 300 block of McLean Street. When on-scene, first responders determined that the fire started in the attic. There were no […]
Luzerne County man charged with commercial bribery
LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — A Luzerne County man has been charged with commercial bribery. According to the United States Attorney’s Office, Jose L. Ortiz, 48, of Drums, was charged in a criminal Information with conspiring to commit honest services fraud. Authorities say that during his tenure as a...
Candle-light vigil held for Wilkes-Barre stabbing victim
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Honoring and remembering the life of a Luzerne County homicide victim. A candlelight vigil was held in Wilkes-Barre in honor of 33-year-old Scott Knox who was stabbed to death earlier this week. As the investigation into Knox’s death is still ongoing, those closest to him gathered in Wilkes-Barre to remember […]
Clean-up underway after Ashley fire
ASHLEY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The cleanup process is underway after a fire in Luzerne County. Flames broke out above the American Legion Club in Ashley Wednesday, causing extensive water damage to the establishment. On Thursday, some members of the club gathered to assess the damage and figure out a game plan. They’re trying to […]
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