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Lackawanna County DA speaks on guilty verdict
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Before the guilty verdict was handed down, seven years of investigating went into the Justin Schubach case. 28/22 News sat down exclusively with the Lackawanna County District Attorney who says a lot of work from several agencies led to Wednesday’s verdict. Powell took over the case in 2018 when there were […]
Police look to identify suspect in Viewmont Mall theft
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who may have stolen from the Viewmont Mall. The Scranton Police Department said they are trying to identify the person in the photos below. Officers said the suspect is wanted for questioning concerning a theft at Dick’s House of Sport […]
Police investigate death of man in Scranton
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway following a shooting and crash in Scranton. Details are limited at this time, but we can confirm a shooting was involved in the car crash that occurred on Jackson Street and the individual from the car has died The call came in around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday […]
Two accused of $400 retail theft at Target
DICKSON CITY, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are continuing to search for suspects involved in multiple retail thefts across Targets in NEPA. According to the Dickson City Police Department, the two men pictured used magnetic keys to remove video games from their security devices. Police say the two got away with stealing $470 worth of […]
Reactions from local residents after Schuback convicted of killing Robert Baron
OLD FORGE, Pa. — The case of who killed Robert Baron of Old Forge is officially closed, according to the Lackawanna County District Attorney's office. After eight days of court, Justin Schuback was found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury of his peers. "As disappointed and as devastated...
Taking the oath in Lackawanna County to protect and serve
SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police departments across the country are facing hiring shortages, some have even loosened policies to help fill the ranks. But those who took the oath at a graduation ceremony Tuesday say they’re ready to protect and serve. 28/22 News Reporter Emily Allegrucci had a look into Hazleton class 261 of […]
Jury deliberating in NEPA murder trial
The fate of Justin Shuback is in the hands of the jury. Jurors began deliberating Tuesday afternoon in Shuback's murder trial. Shuback is accused of killing Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron in 2017. If convicted, Shuback could face life in prison. Jury deliberation will resume this morning in Lackawanna County.
Prosecution rests in Robert Baron murder trial; alleged killer will not testify
SCRANTON, Pa. — The Lackawanna County district attorney's office rested its case Monday against alleged killer Justin Schuback. Schuback, replying to questions from Judge Terrence Nealon, said he will not testify to defend himself against charges he murdered Old Forge restaurant owner Robert Baron Sr. in 2017. The prosecution...
Testimony begins in Schuback trial
SCRANTON — Testifying for the prosecution in the homicide trial of Justin Schuback, Maria Baron repeatedly told the jury she didn’t believe her son Robert Baron Jr. was involved in the death of his father, Robert Baron Sr. But when defense attorney Bernie Brown asked Maria Baron if...
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