CRIME & SAFETY
Police: woman hits farmers market stand near Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A crash caused a mess at a farmers market near Wilkes-Barre on Friday afternoon. Witnesses tell Newswatch 16 that two women got into an argument in the parking lot of the Wyoming Valley Mall. One woman, whose identity has not been revealed, then got in her car, jumped over two curbs, rammed through two tents of vegetables, and hit a car.
Man allegedly stashes gun in public area
WEST PITTSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police say they have arrested one man for allegedly stashing a firearm in a public area to avoid detection. Officials said that during the week of April 15, 2024 investigators were made aware that 46-year-old Jamie Ide from Exeter was stashing a gun in a public area to avoid […]
Vehicle struck by gunfire in Wilkes-Barre
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE CO. (WOLF) — Police are investigating another shooting in the city of Wilkes-Barre after a vehicle was struck by a bullet. On Wednesday around 8:53 a.m., police were dispatched to an address on the 100 block of Poplar Street. A victim told police that sometime overnight, her...
Residents react after shootings in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Two shootings in less than 24 hours are under investigation in Luzerne County. “It was about two in the afternoon, at, I was in the backyard, and I heard about four to five gunshots go off,” Hanover Township resident Brian Angeli. There were two shootings within a few block areas near […]
Falls man accused of stabbing dog. Here's what he says happened
A Falls Township man who alleges he was attempting to teach his dog not to fear knives is accused of stabbing another dog that apparently was attempting to protect the animal. Dashawn Journigan, 32, was arraigned earlier this month on a felony charge of aggravated cruelty to animals and a misdemeanor charge of cruelty to animals. He is free on unsecured bail.
Man arrested for alleged supermarket retail theft
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police arrested a man for allegedly stealing $300 worth of meat at Bravo Supermarket. According to the Wilkes-Barre City Police Department, on Thursday around 4:00 p.m., officers were called to Bravo Supermarket on Sout Main Street for a report of a retail theft. Once on the scene, officers said a […]
Garage damaged by fire in Luzerne County
LUZERNE COUNTY, Pa. — Crews are searching for the cause of a fire that destroyed a garage in Luzerne County. Firefighters responded to the place on North Street in Plymouth just after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. All that remains of the garage is a burnt-out frame following the fire.
Firearm reported stolen in Wilkes-Barre recovered during traffic stop
SCOTT TWP. — Police in Scott Township, Columbia County, recovered a firearm reportedly stolen in Wilkes-Barre during a traffic stop last weekend. A loaded 9mm handgun was found under the seat of a vehicle stopped during a police enforcement operation during the annual Bloomsburg block party on April 20.
Jeep stolen in Nanticoke found in Shickshinny
SHICKSHINNY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— State and local police are investigating who stole a Jeep Wrangler in Nanticoke that was located in Shickshinny. On April 15, state police said they were called about a Jeep Wrangler that was parked at the end of McKlintock Street in Shickshinny for an extended period of time. When investigators found […]
Investigation underway after two cars stolen in Luzerne County
HAZLETON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after two cars were stolen Thursday night in Luzerne County. According to the Hazleton City Police Department, on Thursday around 7:30 a.m., officers were called to Peace Street and 3rd Street for two cars being stolen back to back. The first car stolen was a Black […]
Three accused of committing credit card fraud at Walmart
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for searching for three suspects who allegedly stole a credit card and used it at Walmart. The South Abington Township Police are asking for help with information regarding the identity of the individuals caught on camera. The suspects stole a credit card in South Abington Township and used […]
Concerns in spree of Luzerne County shots fired
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Shots rang out not once, not twice, but at least three times this week in Wilkes-Barre. Two happened within the last 24 hours that gun violence and crime has a lot of people looking for change in the Diamond City. 28/22 News reporter Gianna Galli joins us live in Wilkes-Barre. She […]
Death investigation underway in Newport Township
NEWPORT TWP. — The death of a 36-year-old man in Newport Township earlier this month is being investigated as suspicious and may expand to other jurisdictions, according to several law enforcement sources. Mark J. Harrison was found deceased inside his Central Street residence on April 14. Luzerne County Coroner...
Hazleton City Police look for wanted man
HAZLETON CITY, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Hazleton City Police Department announced Wednesday that officers are looking for a wanted man. Police say Bryan Padilla, 34, of Hazleton, pictured above, is wanted on the following charges: Anyone with information regarding Padilla’s whereabouts is urged to call or text the Hazleton City Police Tipline at 570-450-2080 […]
Holiday decorations ruled cause of Kingston Township house fire
KINGSTON TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Holiday decorations with batteries were ruled the cause of a fire from earlier Wednesday, according to the Trucksville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Fire Chief. Luzerne County had flames shooting through the roof, destroying part of an attic. The fire was on Ivy Drive in Kingston Township on Wednesday afternoon. […]
Kingston homicide trial continued due to ongoing mental health exam
WILKES-BARRE — A Luzerne County jury trial for homicide suspect Walter Zolner III was continued due to an ongoing mental health examination. Zolner, 32, was charged by detectives with Kingston police and the Luzerne County district attorneys office with criminal homicide in the death of Ryan Walker Padovani, 22, on May 4, 2023.
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